With our modern hectic lifestyles, we rarely take time to work together to create something as beautiful and useful as an old-fashioned barn. Years ago barn-building was a community event: neighbors, friends, and family joined together for a few days of hard work, good food, and camaraderie. Their shared effort produced a legacy that outlasted their own lives. Today you can bring their pioneer spirit back to life by hosting an old-fashioned barn-raising with your family and friends.
Your first reaction is probably, “I could never do something like that!” Why not? You don’t have to be a master craftsman to help put together your barn package. Barn-raising mostly consists of carrying, marking, measuring, sawing, and nailing boards; the rest is just knowing how to put it all together. Uncle Howard's Barn Packages are designed for step-by-step assembly. To make it easier, the more difficult pieces have already been partially or totally pre-assembled. Critical board sizes are marked from patterns to ensure accuracy.
If you already knew how to do it, it would be fairly easy. With that in mind, Uncle Howard provides a step-by-step booklet to walk you through the process. That’s walk, not run! If you want to go faster, you will need the help of an experienced barn-raiser to tell you what to do. If you do decide to do-it-yourself, the resulting quality will still be excellent. Uncle Howard’s Barn Kits maintain the accuracy every step of the way! Uncle Howard’s provides Site-Planning, Scheduling, Order of Assembly, Tool Requirements, and Step-By-Step Construction information.
Under the direction of an experienced barn-raiser, the frames of medium sized barns (such as the 36x36 Western Classic) are often assembled in a week or less, leaving only final detailing such as shingle roofing, door installation and cedar trim.
With preparation and planning, your barn-raising will leave you with a greater sense of accomplishment, reduce your labor costs, and build a lasting legacy for your family. It is one of those once-in-a-lifetime family experiences that no one will ever forget.