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The Story of the Transom Dormer
Offering elegant style while also allowing more light into the building, the transom dormer is a stylish option on Grand Victorians, Victorian Cottages, sheds, garden sheds, garages, and homes. But even more, the transom dormer is a Barn Yard original.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, November 22, 2013
Sliding Barn Doors
You know us by our barn-like garages. One of the most requested options on our custom garages are sliding barn doors. Learn more about this distinctive option that's an American classic.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Why Buy In-Stock?
This question often arises at this time of year. Why buy an in-stock building instead of ordering and building one? In this article, we hope to "shed" some light on the subject.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, November 11, 2013
Large Barn Project Built Right
The barn builders at The Barn Yard have built this large 78' x 200' barn in Goshen, CT the right way. Attention to detail, hard work by our own crew, and commitment to the original vision have created what you see today. Our barn building crew is now putting the finishing touches on the barn...only 2 weeks from raising the very first walls.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Progress on the 78' x 200' Barn
Much progress has been made this week on the massive 78' x 200' barn project in Goshen, CT. The windows are in, the plywood is on the roof, the roof underlayment is in place, and the metal roof is on.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, October 25, 2013
Classic Car Garage
We are building this 26' x 38' Newport Custom Garage in New Canaan, CT. It will be used to store and protect the customer's classic cars. The design of this classic car garage was inspired by our Grand Victorian.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, October 23, 2013
That's a Wrap on Crane Week
Barn raising a 78' x 200' barn is no easy task. Our crew was at the job site in Goshen CT from sunrise to sunset all week proudly working for the brand. Their hard work paid off. From foundation at the beginning of the week to completely standing barn at the end of the week, the barn now stands tall on a hill as a testament to hard work, determination, and commitment.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, October 18, 2013
78' x 200' Barn Raising
It's crane "day" this week at our 78' x 200' barn project in Goshen, CT. We work hard to get as much done ahead of time so that when crane day arrives, we can move along efficiently. Our entire crew is on site for The Barn Yard's biggest barn raising yet!
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Autumn Garden Shed
Our Grand Victorian makes a perfect garden shed. Add the colors of autumn in New England and you have a truly picturesque building. There's no question this garden shed has enhanced this backyard in Somers CT!
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, October 11, 2013
4 Car Garage Barn in Stow MA
This spectacular recently-completed 4-car Newport Custom Garage is located in Stow, MA. The cow-catcher gable peak and sliding barn door complete the barn look. It all adds up to a classic barn look with plenty of downstairs (and upstairs) storage potential.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, October 11, 2013