March 2010 Archives - Yankee Barn Homes

Archive | March, 2010

Chic Sheds: A Woman’s Answer To The Man Cave

By BeamBabe on March 25, 2010 in Additions, Building & Design, Green Living, Outdoor Living Spaces, Styling & Decorating, The Beam Babe, Tips & Tidbits, Vacation & Second Homes

I write a blog about post and beam structures and while a shed is not necessarily a timber frame, it certainly could be. In any case, I felt this topic important enough to veer into this somewhat gray area, so here goes… If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times; the family [...]

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My Post & Beam Tea House

By BeamBabe on March 19, 2010 in Building & Design, Green Living, Outdoor Living Spaces, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame, Vacation & Second Homes

As spring nears and the snow is finally melting here in northern New England, I find myself gazing out the window at our tea house. What is it about a separate “room” unto itself sitting in the middle of a woodland garden that beckons? Gee…I wonder! First, let me begin by showing you [...]

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Interior Barn-Style Design

By BeamBabe on March 11, 2010 in Building & Design, Post & Beam Barns, Post & Beam Home, Styling & Decorating, The Beam Babe, timber frame

I’d like to preface this post by saying that one can design the interior of a barn any way one likes; all styles of interior decor will work with barn architecture. However, this post is particularly for those of us who like the idea of living in a barn; you know, the kind that looks like [...]

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R.M., New Hampshire

YBH was more specific, more professional and more customer service oriented. The production office showed patience, endurance and were good facilitators. Read More

Anon., Maine

Chose YBH for the quick response after initial contact. Quality of product and flexibility of schedule. Our Design Manager was excellent. He understood what we wanted and took our plans and worked them into a Yankee Barn frame and was a great help when questions came up during the application process for the building permit. The [...] Read More

J.M., Vermont

Chose YBH for flexibility of design, openness of floor plan and overall appearance. There were no surprises. We made several changes and your folks were pleasant and easy to work with. The production office went out of their way to make the whole process pleasant. We love our beautiful home and would not change one [...] Read More

J.H., Maryland

We wanted to thank you for what was a very smooth barn shell raising. We can’t say enough that this credit goes to our Supervisor, Rick, who ran a very efficient on-site crew. Clearly had the expertise to always know the next step which allowed for zero down-time. As with most things, it is always [...] Read More

R.T., Wyoming

I’d like people to see this as an option to the way things are done traditionally. I think it makes sense to do as much as you can in a factory environment. It is very satisfying to see what Yankee Barns did. Read More

G.K., Connecticut

Chose YBH for the creativity and flexibility of design and quality. The production office was most cooperative and patient as our direction changed several times. We love our barn, it’s what we always wanted and are very happy. Read More

A.P., Pennsylvania

Great product. Great company. Good Service. Planner came to the site and planned it from there.It worked out well. Production Office very helpful. Overall impression – outstanding. Read More

J.S., Colorado

We were very pleased with the job supervisor; he worked extremely hard and made the job go smoothly. The job went up so fast and looks great. Read More

Anon.

We’re happy with Yankee Barn and with our barn. You did what you said you’d do. The production office was nice to deal with. Read More

G.S., Pennsylvania

Chose YBH for it’s superior design, quality and lower maintenance of exterior. The production office personnel are all professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Read More

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