… a typical client has one or more house plans in mind when they come to us, but know they want changes in the plan. Yankee Barn Homes is a custom design company, therefore the creation of a new design is welcomed. We have staff for this purpose….
…potential clients have seen one of our home plans and love it, but need it to be smaller, larger, or in a completely different configuration. NO PROBLEM; YBH does this all the time! Our newest design, The Norwich Barn Home, is a perfect example. Based on The Hartford, the Norwich is …
Small barn home Mansfield Hollow is not only a very appealing design to look at, it is a regulatory marvel. Built on a waterfront lot, the post and beam home is also part of a home association, therefore the requirements for this build were strict.
Yankee Barn Homes could not be more excited to announce we are once again working with the dynamic couple who brought us Moose Ridge Lodge. This time they’re building a main house in the modern farmhouse style, thus it’s aptly called The Main Street Farmhouse. At 2600 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 and ½ baths, this will be downsizing from …
Small barn home Moose Ridge Lodge has received a prestigious award. Moose Ridge now holds the title of Best Of 2016 Home Design from Timber Home Living. YBH is happy this small post and beam house has gained national recognition. It truly deserves the accolades….
Whether you’re building post and beam or panelized, Yankee Barn Homes is a leader in both. We have the capability to build full timber frame structures, hybrid post and beam homes and fully panelized houses. Every build is a custom, therefore you have options. You may choose to use one of our floor plans, use a floor plan as a springboard and customize it to suit, or you may create
Yankee Barn Homes will be displaying at The Log Home & Timber Frame Shows (link), May 13 – 15, 2016 in Lake George, NY. As this date is fast approaching and some might not know the ins and outs of what we offer/provide, we’d like to take this opportunity to explain. Please note you may download a PDF of this article at the end…
In a recent Construction Dive article titled “12 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2016” the design trends to watch for in 2016 were spelled out in detail. Yankee Barn Homes not only met the requirements of each trend, we were way ahead of the trends. See how we did it…
Small barn home design continues to be extremely popular at Yankee Barn.There are a number of reasons for this trend, not the least among them the realization that at some point in our lives, scaling back and downsizing is not only necessary , it’s downright appealing. However, we of a certain age are not the only ones looking to downsize and live within a smaller footprint…
…four barn house plans currently garnering a lot of attention. They are: Orchard View, The Grantham Lakehouse, The Proctor Farmhouse and The Merrimack. At first view, they are attention getters due to their looks. Upon closer examination, you’ll discover so much more, not to mention an attractive price point! Let’s take a look at each…
There are ways you can keep the cost of a timber frame home down while maintaining the feel of a beautiful post and beam home. Timber frame homes typically cost more to build than a 2×4 “stick built” homes, but there are many ways to cut costs and save money. Find out how….
1. Post & Beam Homes Frame – What are the most important factors to consider? Post and beam homes are unique, as is the frame. First, the quality and structural integrity of the wood: YBH uses the finest quality kiln-dried Douglas fir Select Structural or #1 grade wood for structural integrity and durability. We don’t…