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…
Yankee Barn Homes recently received the distinct honor of redesigning and rebuilding a seaside community home after it tragically burned. Due to its age and location in the historic district of a well-known New England coastal village, stringent guidelines for rebuilding were required. The exterior of the house needed to appear the same as it…
…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…
Yankee Barn Homes will be exhibiting in the New Hampshire State Home Show in Manchester, NH on March 18-20, 2016. The show is a unique opportunity to gather information and meet our staff…
Let’s face it, building barn homes is a niche of a niche. How do we stay not only competitive, but at the top of the post and beam industry? Glad you asked!
Our newest entry in the small barn home category is The Mont Calm. At 1585 square feet, the 3 bedroom, two bath post and beam home offers all the perks of a larger timber frame in a smaller design….
Building a new Yankee Barn Home may seem like a daunting task. We’ve laid out the process in a 10-step infographic in order to help understand how you’ll move through your build project…
This barn house is a medium to large size post and beam plan at 3,953 square feet with four bedrooms and four baths. The exterior style is a combination of farmhouse, barn and contemporary architecture, making it suitable for a suburban or rural setting on either a flat or sloped lot. Because the house has a number of bump-out features…
Barn house plans are not a new commodity in the house building trade, however they have come a very l-o-n-g way from their humble (read drafty) beginnings. Today’s barn home is a combination of luxury and state of the art build technology incorporated into every…
Post and beam single story living affords advantages you might not expect. Truth is, gone are the days of the plain and boring box-style houses. The Granite Ridge plan offers lofted ceilings, open kitchen, dining and living areas, flexible rooms, extended outdoor living spaces and …