The frame has been raised for the airplane hangar. Next up: roofing and SIPs. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are a great way of insulating a timber frame: they are installed on the exterior of the building, leaving the timbers exposed inside. Our crew will be hard at work installing these panels on the hangar. #tby10231
Last year, we raised a new display model of the 32' x 32' Lenox Carriage Barn. Several types of joinery connect these eastern white pine timbers. Watch as our crew assembles the bents for this barn. #tby2801
Rafters and purlins flew through the air as this raising week came to a close. The custom timber frame cupola was assembled on the ground before being carried by crane up to the top. As is tradition, we marked the hangar with a pine bough, honoring the forests, the craft, and wishing good luck to those who enter the new structure. #tby10231
A trio of cranes lifted the trusses, purlins, and roof rafters in place as the crew worked tirelessly among the timbers, mallets & oak pegs in hand, securing each post & beam with authentic timber frame joinery. To span 76’ with heavy timber is near record setting. Powder coated steel angled turnbuckles, metal strapping, and traditional joinery with oak pegs all come together in the unique and airplane-inspired design. Check out the full video—link in bio. #tby10231
Timber by timber, peg by peg, watch as this engineering marvel takes flight. With timbers as large as 12x16x24’ long, teamwork & heavy machinery were essential for this build. Eight timber trusses were built by the crew on the ground, with each completed truss weighing 10,000 pounds and spanning 76’ with no interior posts. Part two of this raising preview coming tomorrow. #tby10231
Just before our Open House, we took delivery of our third CNC machine. This is a huge milestone for The Barn Yard. Hear from Everett and watch the machine’s unveiling, and stay tuned for the process of moving it into the shop.
It’s week three of our timber frame airplane hangar raising, and the trusses are starting to fly! Watch as our crews work together to raise these massive trusses. Our Staff Photographer was on site with a drone, documenting the raising from up close. Stay tuned for more footage. #tby10231
It is week two of our timber frame airplane hangar raising. This week, the crew is assembling the trusses. This hangar will have eight massive queen post timber trusses, each weighing 10,000 pounds and outfitted with powder coated metal strapping and angled turnbuckles. #tby10231
Watch the extended cut of our Open House trailer video, featuring Big Timber arriving at the job site…via a private airport runway. Learn all about timber framing at our Open House on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9am - 12pm at 9 Village Street, Ellington, CT. More info: https://www.barnyard.com/blog/general/open-house-february-8-2025
It’s week one of our timber frame airplane hangar raising. The timbers have been delivered and the crew is on-site, assembling the posts in preparation for raising. Stay tuned for an epic build #tby10231
Buckle up for the epic return of The Barn Yard’s Timber Frame Open House. Saturday, February 8, 2025. 9am - 12pm. Shop tour • CNC demos • Gallatin Cabin • Homemade donuts • STAKE YOUR CLAIM #thebarnyard #greatcountrytimberframes #openhouse
