Louisiana Timber Barn....

This past fall I had the privilege of working with a contractor from Robert, LA.
 One of my favorite projects to date, by a landslide....

Rick Hopton called and inquired about our Texas Barn, made some changes to the layout and design,  sent drawings and a deposit, and ordered a beautiful new barn for his client in Robert.

The process went without a hitch.
The communication was clear and efficient, the exchange of invoice and payment was quick and painless, and the barn...it speaks for itself.

Rick had never built a timber frame barn before, but judging by the photos below, you would never know that this was his first time.

Rick, we are hoping it won't be your last!

                                                   In the beginning....September 2013....

The process entails a lot of laying out and cutting with hand tools....

                              Taking the first steps..It's like putting a puzzle together, huh Rick?

                                                  Raising the bents...Coming along nicely!

                          Progression at its finest...Looking good ...More like a barn every day....

Wow...We can see that the timber frame is starting to take on a new facade.  With conventional framing added, it's developing  more of a personality...as far as personalities go in barns, that is!

               The stall framing really makes the space look like a southern horse barn...
                                                    Can you see it coming together now?

                       The addition of the gates is beautiful...You've outdone yourself, Rick....

                                         What a difference the siding makes.  Almost done!

                          Add some exterior stain, and Voila...A beautiful Timber Frame Barn!

Can't wait to see some more pictures of the final product.  Stay tuned for an update...coming soon!

Ok...sooner than we thought...Just as I thought I was finished with this post, Rick sent me some more pictures....His ears must have been ringing...Thanks for the updates Rick!

                  Here's the finished alley way.  Looks like the residents have settled in.

 

              And here is the final outside view....with some very happy looking critters inside.