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t all started in 1984. As kids, our favorite toys Iwere building blocks. By the age of two, we were swinging a hammer and riding along with our father on deliveries. For the past 31 years, we have been taking an idea and turning it into a reality for thousands of people all around the northeast. Our brand is our name, our history, & what we stand for. Over the years our brand has grown with the hard work and determination of our employees, and from our loyal customers who put their trust in us for all their building needs. We believe that a job worth doing is worth doing well. As a third generation family business, we take pride in the quality of our product. We look forward to working with you and getting started on your building. This is just the beginning – the best is yet to come!

The Skinner Family

Look for this Brand as our promise of quality materials and workmanship in everything we make.

We value hard work, determination, and commitment. For over 30 years we’ve built more than buildings. We’ve built trust, value and 26' x 44' Post & Beam Carriage Barn with 12' Lean-To, Colebrook, CT friendships. We treat you like family. www.GreatCountryGarages.com | 1-800-628-2276 1 See more pictures online »

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22' x 40' with 10' Lean-To, Haddam, CT 18' x 20' Bethel, CT

First Floor of 22' x 32' with 10' Lean-To, Ellington, CT 22' x 32' with 10' Lean-To and 10' Porch Overhang, Millbury, MA

24' x 32' with 12' Lean-To, Ellington, CT

Second Floor of 26' x 44' with 12' Lean-To, Colebrook, CT

S CARRIAGE BARN S Post & Beam 2-Story Barn

he quintessential New England barn, built using authentic post & beam construction Twith the most precise mortise & tenon joinery available today. One step inside and you will be moved by the artistry and details. With sweeping arched braces and extra large timbers, the Carriage Barn is nostalgically beautiful, leaving a lasting impression. 26' x 44' with 12' Lean-To, Colebrook, CT 20' x 24' Med eld, MA

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36' x 48' with 10' Overhang, Sutton, MA

36' x 48' with 10' Overhang, Sutton, MA

Full-Length Center Aisle Loft Floor-to-Ceiling Posts

S SARATOGA S Post & Beam 11⁄2 Story Center Aisle Barn

ur Saratoga Post & Beam has a timber frame structure that is versatile by design. OHemlock bents with fl oor-to-ceiling posts support the mid-span of the roof rafters and also carry the weight of the full-length center aisle loft. The Saratoga timber frame design is suitable for barns, garages, cabins, and custom homes. Sliding Barn Doors Completed Timber Frame

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28' x 36' Wethers eld, CT 24' x 24' Somers, CT

28' x 40' Haddam, CT 28' x 36' Southbury, CT

28' x 36' North Granby, CT

24' x 24' Salem, CT 36' x 68' Ellington, CT

S NEWPORT S A-Frame-Style 11⁄2 Story Garage

his popular A-frame garage fi ts in perfectly with many of the cape and colonial style Thomes found in New England. Add a dormer or additional windows for extra space and light to create an attractive building just for you.

22' x 26' Lincoln, MA 26' x 32' Coventry, CT

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24' x 24' Lynn eld, MA 28' x 44' Su eld, CT

24' x 40' Newtown, CT 24' x 36' Hadley, MA

31' x 33' Oxford, CT

24' x 28' Sherman, CT 28' x 42' Marlborough, CT

S PATRIOT S Gambrel-Style 11⁄2 Story Garage

et the most for your money with this barn style garage. Its Gambrel room upstairs Ggives you maximum space for storage, workspace, or whatever purpose you have in mind. Side it with wood or vinyl to achieve the look you like. Whether for business, pleasure, or living space, you will be pleased with all the room it delivers. 24' x 40' Somers, CT 78' x 200' Goshen, CT

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28' x 32' Sta ord Springs, CT 24' x 36' Su eld, CT

24' x 28' South Windsor, CT 28' x 38' Wilton, CT

24' x 36' Becket, MA

24' x 30' Colrain, MA 24' x 24' Wethers eld, CT

S BERKSHIRE S Saltbox-Style 11⁄2 Story Garage

he Berkshire exemplifi es New England charm with its saltbox style. Here you will Tfi nd the extra room designed especially to accommodate your needs. To create more space upstairs add a gable or shed dormer.

26' x 38' Tolland, CT 24' x 40' Tolland, CT

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24' x 30' Bridgewater, CT, 4/12 Roof Pitch 26' x 26' Su eld, CT, 6/12 Roof Pitch

24' x 24' Sta ord, CT, 4/12 Roof Pitch 24' x 32' Southwick, MA, 6/12 Roof Pitch

24' x 30' Becket, MA 6/12 Roof Pitch

24' x 24' Lyme, CT, 8/12 Roof Pitch 26' x 32' New Milford, CT, 6/12 Roof Pitch

S ROOSEVELT S A-Frame Style Single-Story Garage

his single-story garage has a standard 4/12 roof pitch and is an affordable and Tpractical choice. We can design the building to suit your needs and even increase the roof pitch to 6/12 in order to accommodate a spacious storage loft.

30' x 40' Ellington, CT, 8/12 Roof Pitch 32' x 36' Ludlow, MA, 6/12 Roof Pitch

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24' x 36' East Windsor, CT 24' x 40' Danbury, CT

28' x 30' South Windsor, CT 24' x 28' Wethers eld, CT

24' x 36' Brook eld, CT

24' x 30' Southbridge, MA 24' x 28' East Hartland, CT

S WOODSTOCK S Saltbox-Style Single-Story Garage

he Woodstock Garage is a single-story model of our popular Berkshire 1-1/2 story Tgarage. This garage has an aesthetically pleasing saltbox-style roof and two foot overhang on the front that adds character to the building.

24' x 28' East Hampton, CT 28' x 36' West Brook eld, MA

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24' x 36' Newport Barn Garage with Breezeway Attachment, Lunenburg, MA

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22' x 30' Patriot, Somers, CT 36' x 40' Patriot, Ellington, CT

24' x 30' Roosevelt, Easton, CT 50' x 80' Newport, Lindy Farms, Somers, CT

20' x 32' Newport Horse Barn, Glastonbury, CT

36' x 42' Newport, Ellington, CT 80' x 120' Riding Arena, Somers, CT

S CUSTOM HORSE BARNS S Bring Your Horses Home

quality barn, stable, or riding arena is best built by those familiar with the needs Aof horses and horse owners. The owners of the Barn Yard are long-time equine enthusiasts and horse owners, giving them the knowledge and experience necessary to help you choose and design the best equine structure for you and your horse. 24' x 24' Newport, Brim eld, MA 20' x 24' Newport, Redding, CT

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1,100 sq. ft. Lake Cottage, Sta ord, CT Second Floor Loft

Living Room & Dining Nook Timber Frame Ceiling and Wall-to-Wall Windows

S LAKE COTTAGES S Escape to the Lake in a Barn Yard Lake Cottage

e design, engineer, and build some of the region’s nicest lake cottages and homes. WStart with one of our completed lake cottages as a template, or bring your plans. Available as a shell home or completely fi nished inside.

1,280 sq. ft. Lake Cottage, Salisbury, CT 1,600 sq. ft. Lake Cottage, Ellington, CT

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1,744 sq. ft. Cape-Style Home, Ellington, CT Living Room

Exposed Reclaimed Beam Kitchen with Reclaimed Beam Above

1,744 sq. ft. Cape-Style Home, Ellington, CT

3,500 sq. ft. Custom Home, Sta ord, CT Kitchen with Timber Frame Ceiling

S CUSTOM HOMES S The Tradition of a Barn Home with all the Modern Conveniences

ou can trust The Barn Yard to build your next home. We have a reputation of quality, Yattention to detail, and timeliness that sets us apart as custom builders. With The Barn Yard, you get personal service every step of the way. In addition, we employ our own team of professional carpenters and crew members, all of whom take great pride in their work. Great Room & Balcony Timber Trusses in the Great Room

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40' x 80' Custom Timber Frame Pavilion including Event Space & Bar, Sonny’s Place, Somers, CT

5,650 sq. ft. Danbury Elks Lodge, Danbury, CT

12,000 sq. ft. Arcade and Bowling Alley, Sonny’s Place, Somers, CT 30' x 60' Big E Wine and Cheese Barn, West Spring eld, MA

S COMMERCIAL PROJECTS S A Well Designed Building Helps Your Business Function Better

he Barn Yard’s vast experience in design and engineering can help you build the Tperfect structure to fi t your business needs. We understand that a well designed, beautiful building is one of the keys to a successful business. From an effi cient small offi ce to a 14,000 square foot country club, The Barn Yard has you covered. 840 sq. ft. O ce, Bethel, CT 14,000 sq. ft. Banquet Facility, Great Horse Country Club, Hampden, MA

24 www.GreatCountryGarages.com | 1-800-628-2276 www.GreatCountryGarages.com | 1-800-628-2276 25 S POST & BEAM BUILDING PROCESS S JOINERY oinery is the art of joining timbers with wood Jconnections. The precision mortise & tenon joinery used in our post & beam buildings is the result of preparing every timber to the hundredth of an inch with our CNC timber processor.

KNEEBRACE JOINERY Kneebrace joinery creates a triangle where the post meets Design & engineering The foundation Assemble bents & raise the frame the beam. This provides rigidity to the frame, and is one of the reasons why timber frames are so strong. We arch all of our kneebraces for a sweeping,  owing look.

DOVETAIL JOINERY We dovetail the  oor joists so they sit  ush with the top of the beams. What this does, besides adding character, beauty, & strength, is allow for more upstairs headroom.

Finished timber frame Roo ng, siding, windows, doors Completed post & beam barn WEDGED ANCHORBEAM TENON JOINERY S POST & BEAM FEATURES S The wedged anchorbeam tenon is designed to resist the outward thrust cast on the principal posts and anchor- Standard Features Popular Options beam by the roof system. The anchorbeam is carved • (2) Sets of CT/MA/NH Sealed Engineered • 8' – 12' Lean-To out to create a through tenon, which passes through a Blueprints for Barn & Foundation • Pine Double Barn Doors with Oak Latch & mortise and is tightly secured with two oak wedges. • Architectural 3-D Renderings of Timber Authentic Strap Hinges Frame & Completed Barn • Overhead Door with Pine Facing & Hinges/ • Authentic Mortise and Tenon Post & Beam Handles TONGUE & FORK JOINERY Construction • Pine Sliding Barn Door with Authentic Our tongue & fork rafter peak connection is extremely • Eastern White Pine Timber Frame with Horseshoe Track Hardware precise and strong. In addition, we use 4x8 timber rafters

0 37 5 36 Finished Planed Surface • Pine Transom Windows 52 36 52 for an extra-strong roof system. 36 52 4 2 36 3 5 3 36 5 2 3 5 3 5 2 6 5 5 3 5 2 6 5 7 5 3 5 • Traditional Wood Joinery with Hardwood • Pine Bow Top Windows 2 6 19 5 5 2 2 36 4 5 5 2 36 5 5

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4 4 1 8 7 1 9 9 9 4 6 3 48 5 70 9 6 29 1 2 6 2 7 48 3 8 9 119 3 4 6 • 10' First Floor Ceiling Height Depths Available 3 3 86 3 5 9 2 7 mortise & tenon. For added strength, we house all of 7 9 4 0 91 3

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5 bearing on the tenon, but on the post as well. 7 14 5 9 • 10-12 Roof Pitch Widths Available 83 13 7 82 • 4x8 Pine Rafters with Authentic Tongue & • 18', 20', 24', 30', 32', 36', 42', 44', 48', 60' 77 Fork Joinery Other sizes & custom options available by quote. HALF LAPPED SCARF JOINERY • 1x8 Kiln Dried Premium T&G Pine V-Groove This joinery serves to join timbers together to create a Pine Roof Sheathing Popular Frame Options longer beam. At The Barn Yard, we reinforce our half- • Massive Upstairs Floor Space with 3' Knee- • Hemlock • Oak lapped scarf joints with a concealed steel plate and steel See more wall & 8' Collar Tie Height • Douglas Fir • Reclaimed Wood pins. This makes the joint many times stronger than if it joinery in • Heavy Timber Pine Stairway to Second Floor were a wood-only connection. person • 8" Gable and Eave Overhangs Timber Frame Kits at our • 30 Year Tamko Architectural Shingles over • We also o er our post & beam barns in kit Showcase Felt Paper form! This includes plans, timber frame & TIMBER SILL JOINERY Locations • Arch Top Gable Vents fasteners picked up or shipped FOB from Even though we use a concrete frost wall foundation with • (1) 3' x 7' Pine Single Barn Door with Oak our manufacturing facility in Ellington, CT. footings well below the frost line, we still employ a heavy Latch & Authentic Strap Hinges 6x8 timber sill under all our barns. This has the bene t of • (2) 3' x 3'6" 9-Lite Fixed Pine Sash Windows Find more on our website » added strength and of course authenticity.

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concrete frost wall is the best foundation for any custom building. Prior to pouring Athe foundation, the site needs to be cleared and footing trenches are dug below grade in accordance to code. This type of foundation is built using a continuous footing that is set below frost level.

Ask about additional A continuous concrete wall is then foundation options built on top of the footing that will be 2X4 WALL STUD exposed above fi nished ground level Design process and planning The foundation Wall construction & delivery 12" for water protection. A fi nished PT 2X4 ON TOP OF PLATE T.O. WALL POLYSTYRENE SILL SEALER concrete slab is then poured on a 12" CURB compacted gravel base for a smooth GRADE fi nish inside the garage. A concrete frost wall foundation is the best 1/2" X 10" ANCHOR BOLTS AT 4" THICK FIBER 6' O.C. (MAX) EXPOSED 2.5" REINFORCED choice for challenging sites that may OF BOLT FROM T.O. WALL CONCRETE FLOOR be far out of level. 8" CONCRETE WALL 6 MM POLY VAPOR BARRIER UNDER 3'— 6" MINIMUM 2" X 6" CONTINUOUS KEY FLOOR The Barn Yard is pleased to offer you complete site work, excavation, 8" X 16" CONCRETE 6" COMPACTED FOOTING GRAVEL and concrete foundation services. Crane day Roof completion & siding Doors, windows You can take confi dence in the many & nishing touches satisfi ed customers who have utilized our services and let us handle the job from the initial excavation of the foundation to the fi nishing touches on your fi ne crafted building. S CUSTOM BUILDING FEATURES S Standard Features Popular Upgrades Choice of Siding • 2 full sets of plans, sealed by in-house • Clear span truss package* • T1-11 24' x 24' Concrete Frost Wall Foundation, Tolland, CT state licensed engineer • Clear span steel beam* • Vinyl Clapboard • Architectural 3D renderings of • 2x6 wall construction • Vinyl Shakes completed building • Extra insulated windows • Pine • 8' rst  oor wall height • Insulated skylights — xed or vented • Cedar • 2x4 wall construction 16" O.C. • Taller walls • Metal • 1/2" douglas r plywood roof & walls • Oversized garage doors • Fiber Cement • Tyvek building wrap • Automatic garage openers • Stairs to second  oor* • Cantilever deck* • 30-Year Tamko Architectural roo ng • Cupola shingles • Dormer* • Ridge vent and so t vents • More upgrades available • Two 9x7 Wayne Dalton 8300 series *1-1/2 story only insulated overhead doors • One Therma-Tru insulated entry door w/half glass • Two Harvey vinyl insulated double hung windows

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ur exclusive 3D design service is included with every custom building project. Precision Joinery Strength OThis allows you to visualize your building and fi ne-tune the design even before breaking ground!

The Barn Yard uses a state of the art CNC machine to craft The Barn Yard uses bigger 8x8 posts, 8x12 tie beams, and every timber to the hundredth of an inch. As a result, every 4x8 braces. They lay an authentic 6x8 timber sill under all mortise & tenon connection is more precise—and therefore their post & beam barns. The Barn Yard provides in-depth stronger—than if carved by hand. structural engineering with every barn, reinforcing their joinery with concealed steel when necessary. They connect all timbers with authentic mortise & tenon joinery. And The Complete Turn Key Service Barn Yard never uses nails in their joinery.

3D Rendering: 20' x 24' Carriage Barn Completed: 20' x 24' Carriage Barn 3D Design Being able to see your post & beam barn in 3D prior to building can make a world of difference. You may notice things you hadn’t from The Barn Yard offers complete turn key service, including the fl at blueprints, and you’re foundation and roofi ng. They have a full dedicated team able to make adjustments to the that you will work with through the entire process. Full time building as necessary. The Barn project manager, in-house structural engineer, and their Yard provides a 3D design of both own timber frame crew. The Barn Yard’s builders are their the timber frame and completed employees—never subcontractors. post & beam barn prior to building. 3D design ensures you get exactly the barn you wanted. Heavy Timber Roof Rafters Why spoil your post & beam barn with conventional roof Timber Frame Rendering: 22' x 32' Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To Completed Timber Frame: 22' x 32' Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To framing? The Barn Yard uses all 4x8 heavy timber roof » Ready to get started? rafters, complete with mortise & tenon collar ties and an authentic tongue & fork rafter peak. The Barn Yard’s real Learn about our Post & Beam Buildings on pages 2-5 timber-framed roof system is engineered for strength. You and at GreatCountryGarages.com/post-and-beam get a true post & beam barn, from the authentic timber sill all the way up to the peak of the heavy timber roof rafters.

3D Rendering: 22' x 32' Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To and 10' Porch Overhang Completed: 22' x 32' Carriage Barn with 10' Lean-To and 10' Porch Overhang

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A Real Garage An In-House Engineer

The Barn Yard builds real garages, not glorifi ed sheds. The Barn Yard has a multi-state licensed structural engineer Custom designed, professionally engineered and built on site, in-house. This means you’re covered with code compliance The Barn Yard is a real custom builder. They also build homes and going back & forth with the town with no up charge to & commercial projects, so they know how to build the right hire an engineer. way. When you buy a Barn Yard garage, you get a real garage that would impress the most critical pro builder, even under close inspection. Experience & Quality Complete Turn Key Service

The Barn Yard has been in business since 1984, with In addition to designing, engineering and building the garage, thousands of custom garages built throughout New England The Barn Yard provides full site work and foundation services. to prove it. They never skimp on quality or style, always building timeless designs that last the test of time, and stand up to the critical eye of professional builders, architects and A Full-Time Crew engineers. The Barn Yard’s garages are built right here by their own skilled carpenters, hired and employed by The Barn Yard, never by subcontractors. That way, who you wanted to construct your garage will be the ones actually doing it. » Ready to get started? It’s Barn Yard employees all the way, from building the Learn about our Custom Garages on pages 6-15 wall panels from raw lumber & nails in The Barn Yard’s manufacturing facility, to bringing them out to your site, and at GreatCountryGarages.com/garages craning up the walls & roof trusses, and completing the fi nishing touches on your fi nely crafted garage.

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