Sophisticated and Rustic Barn-Style Home in Texas

Texas is known for its mini mansions and huge ranch houses. This rustic but elegant barn style home is any buyer’s dream. With the beautiful Southwest scenery, this home is made for families that are looking to settle down and create roots. This is a house to be passed down through the family. The construction is impeccable, as this home is built to last through generations.

The open porch adds a sophistication to this home and can be used in a multitude of ways; from a relaxation spot to a place for socializing with family and friends. The open porch is a beautiful addition and will draw the buyers looking for sophistication and style.

Barn Project Info:

This 24×36 Ponderosa Country Barn Home is customized with 10 & 14ft lean-tos and an open porch. All Sand Creek Post & Beam wood barn home kits feature the strength and beauty of post and beam timber frame construction. Our custom designed barn kits have been used as full time residences, lake houses, cabins, loft apartments, secondary homes, and combination use barn and home. Rustic yet sophisticated, our barns are pre-manufactured, shipped as a kit, and built to last generations. This barn home is located in Texas.

Barn Homes

Sand Creek Post & Beam kits have become the starting point for many custom homes across the country. The soaring wood ceilings and exposed post and beam frame are not only beautiful, but extremely strong and versatile. Rustic yet dignified, our kits provide the perfect blend of value, strength, and style for your custom home.

We will provide you with the frame, vertical wall package, and roof insulation package. Please keep in mind that we are not a turn-key builder. From there you’ll take our shell and finish to suit, ensuring in the end you have the true home of your dreams. Our barn home kits can be built on any type of foundation, including a floor system with a full basement. Below is a listing of what’s provided from us, and what you’ll be responsible for on your new home.

We Provide:

Full Dimension Post & Beam Frame
Construction Guide Booklet
Customized Construction & Foundation Plans
Multiple Insulation Options
Exterior & Interior Siding Options
Sub Flooring Systems
Loft & Heavy Duty Stair Upgrades
Engineering of Structure Available Upon Request
Construction Consulting & Guidance

Customer Provides:

Roofing Materials
Site Preparation, Utility Hookups
HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical
Residential Doors & Windows
Interior Finish, Drywall, Paint, Etc.
Foundation/Masonry

What’s In a Kit

Pre-cut post and beam frame:

6”x6” posts, 6”x8” rafters, 6”x8” – 6”x12” tie beam, depending on model, 6”x6” collar ties, depending on model, 4”x4” lower and 6”x6” upper knee braces

– 2”x6” Cedar sill plate
– 3”x6” Roof purlins
– 2”x6” Wall girts
– 1/4” Steel joinery plates (including
bolts & fasteners)
– Trim, soffit, and fascia
– 1”x8” Roof sheathing and synthetic
roof underlayment
– 1”x10” Board and 1”x3” batten
vertical exterior siding
– Complete foundation plans
– Fully diagrammed building plans
– Detailed construction guide

Barn Home Upgrades

Typical Wall Assemblies:

- -2”x6” Vert framing @ 16” o.c. between posts
- -Wall sheathing on ext. wall
- -House wrap
- -Board and batten siding on outside of wall sheathing
- -Interior walls and finish by other
- -Spray foam insulation package available

- Typical Roof Assemblies:
- 1. R40 Insulation Package
- (from top of 6”x rafter)
- -3”x6” Purlin
- -1”x8” T&G Roof sheathing
- -9-3/4” Nailbase insulation panel
- -Roof underlayment

- 2. R50 Insulation Package
- (from top of 6”x rafter)
- -3”x6” Purlin
- -1”x8” T&G Roof sheathing
- -11-3/4” Nailbase insulation panel
- -Roof underlayment

- Typical Main Floor Assemblies:
- -3/4” T&G Subfloor
- -11 7/8” I Joists
- -11/7/8” Rim joist
- -6”x12” Girder beams w/plate
- joinery and posts (optional)

Typical Second Floor Assemblies:
-2”x6” T&G decking
-2”x10” Full dimensioned joists
-Upgraded tie beams to 6”x12”

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