VERMONT CAR BARNS
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Tall side walls—that's what makes the Vermont barn unique. measuring 10', 12' or 13.5', the extended eave walls create a look of historic barns as well as offering great space options on the inside. High first floor ceilings, a kneewall upstairs for more usable square footage, or both. efficient use of space is made possible by placing the sliding barn door on the far end thus utilizing the storage area in front of the car bays.
Originally patented and used for freight car doors, the "roller door" was introduced in the 1840's. The door slides across from a track above and makes opening and closing a simple task while preventing sagging common in large hinged doors. |
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Dorset This two-car barn qualifies as a "Vermont Barn" due to the 12' side wall height. Opening 6 lite barn sashes flank the side and a single transom is uniquely centered under the "X" trimmed loft door. Detail. More storage area is obtained by creating a shed to the rear where the ground slopes off. At a later date lee and susan added a shed section to the right, and have found many ways to fill this incredible new space. |
| Windham Having worked hard to turn a mountain of ledge into a spectacular Vermont homestead, Nate chose us to attach a 26’ x 34’ oversize 3- car Vermont Barn to his house. Custom wood-sheathed Garage doors and Slider and Cupola are upgrades which complete the "barn look." With access to the pond and landscaping to the rear, this barn has doubled for entertaining friends and even an occasional bluegrass band. |
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Windham Taking it one step further, Brian increased the standard 24' x 32' dimensions to 26' x 34' allowing generous room for swinging doors, housing tractors, firewood or building a workbench—what a difference a few feet make! When building, there are always leftover wood scraps and young Matt put them to good use. Photo. Take a look at this barn in progress. Siding |
| Chester These homeowners had a garage—but not like this! After uncovering ledge at the site, a decision was made to erect a 24' x 36' 3-car barn on a floating slab. A sliding third door creates access for lawn equipment while open rear stairs lead to a spacious storage loft. Fluorescent strips were installed to supplement the standard lighting and brighten up the workbench area. Rick and Anne upgraded the second floor system to beamed joists and pine sheathing for more authenticity. Deluxe floor |
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Stratton Ross oversized his car barn the same as the Windham barn, though reversing the sliding door and interior stairs to better fit his site. To avoid upright supports that interfere with vehicle doors opening, a steel carrier beam was set. It seemed a shame to modernize the frame with the steel so the steel was enclosed with pine thereby preserving the visual impact of the post-and-beam framing. Rafters |
| Cavendish Stalls were installed in one half of this vermont barn addition and were designed to be removable if two car bays were preferred. A picture window sits to the right of the overhead doors, which are topped with lanterns. Attaching the structure to the house offers obvious advantages to the homeowner, especially in winter. Thanks to our young friends who supplied the workers with brownies and lemonade. Another view | Under construction |
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Weston This barn is big, bold and beautiful and offers loads of extra storage space. The walls were insulated and sheathed with plywood; now the barn serves as an insulated workshop with 3 garage bays. Upstairs, in addition to a knee wall, there's a vast area created by the 28' width. Bill kept a close eye on us from his nearby chair and seemed to like what he saw. Final touches include enclosing the unsightly meter box and building a mini-roof to shelter the side door. |
| Londonderry Though not quite considered a bank barn- a tall concrete foundation acts as a retaining wall to the rear. Placing the 3 garage bays on the eave side allowed this 24’ x 38’ VT barn to fit neatly on the site with plenty of room to maneuver. A steel beam spans the full length avoiding upright supports and a side door gains access directly to the upstairs. Erik and Nancy decided to have a large 32’ wall Dormer with five insulated windows installed in preparation for a bright future office or studio. |
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Virginia After searching the internet far and wide, Cuong found that our 3- Car Vermont Barn was the perfect fit to display his auto collection. The tall ceilings accommodated storage lifts for additional muscle cars, the sliding barn door gave him a third bay, and the Vermont Post & Beam Frame was a must. The long distance was a challenge on both sides, but details were nailed down, deposits mailed, foundations installed and the crew headed south to Virginia. Joinery | Floor System | Close Up | Gable Front | X-Buck Garage Doors |
