The Hero Barn - A Gunstock Timber Frame

26 X 36 feet | 1780s | North Hero, Vermont

This barn is a rare and valuable find hailing from North Hero. The gunstock frame is made with Oak and American Chestnut. This barn has a 36-foot ridge beam, made from American Chestnut. It also boasts hand hewn, Chestnut diagonal braces. This frame has a steep roof pitch (12/12).

Details:

936 square feet, Oak and American Chestnut woood
12 foot flared posts
Potential for loft
36-foot ridge beam
Includes roof boards
Restored frame, erected on your foundation with roof boards applied

Possibilities:

This frame would make a beautiful great room, studio, or barn.

Read more about this frame on our blog:

The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame The roof line is still straight after 230+ years	The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame Nice lines, designed using geometry	The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame Roof boards, good quality when cleaned up
The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame The steep roof pitch allows for the possibility of a loft or second floor	The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame The 26x36 frame, tired but worthy of restoration	The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame Hand hewn rafters attached to Chestnut ridge beam
The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame Braced ridge beam and beautiful boards	The Hero Barn-Gunstock Timber Frame The gunstock posts are Oak, with Chestnut horizontal beams