Sunday, May 20, 2012
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the premier provider of Barn Kits, Horse Barns, Barn Homes, Pole Barns, and RV Garages. Be sure to visit their Barn Doors and Barn Accessories pages to view their full line of Barn Equipment.

A large rotting old growth stump stood where the door is now.  The owner left a third generation fir to grow old with the barn.

This "Winter's Grace" is awaiting snowfall at Early Winter, Washington.

This Whidbey Island, Washington barn is ready to bring in the lavender harvest.  The energy efficient windows upstairs imply loft living space.

Time for a barn warming party!

His house looks nice too!

A modern day kit barn loaded with antiques inside.

These horses are eating Tennessee bluegrass in front of their beautiful barn.

Sometimes, a barn becomes a landmark.

Crisp building lines for a modern draft horse barn.

This is a good way to get in shape.  Where is his safety toe board?

Cutting in the cupola opening.  These barn kits are accurate to the quarter inch.

The Barn Raisers.

Hurrying to complete the Colorado Princess before winter comes.

Nearly done after 8 days of hard work in Helena, Montana.  The guy in the black coat lost 8 lbs that week.

Wood barn kit windows and doors, after traveling 1500 miles to Tennessee.

A well planned site looks like mother nature left a place just for your barn.

Beautiful doors ready for horses.

A spacious, sturdy 8 stall barn.  THey prepainted the accessories and fascia before installing them.

Plywood sided barns are strongest in hurricane winds.

Lots of hobby space.

This shed dormer adds space, sunlight, and view.

What color tractor should I buy?

We have since added extra width and length so that Baby Bear can grow up.

  
Massachusetts State Contractor License Regulations
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 Anyone who supervises construction work or demolition in the State of Massachusetts (even a crew of one) needs a license. There are Restricted and Unresticted forms of being licensed as a  Construction Supervisor. The "Restricted" license,  limits work to one and two family dwellings and accessory buildings. The "Unrestricted" license allows for work to be performed on structures up to 35,000 cubic feet. To apply for either license please contact State Board of Building Regulations and Standards,or call (617) 727-3200.  You must pass an exam (minimum score 70%) to be licensed and have at least three years full time work history to take the exam. There is a $100 exam fee, and a $150 license fee. Home Improvement contractors may also have to pay into a Guaranty Fund the first time you register, fee is determined by the number of employees you have and ranges from $100 to $500. Contractors should check with the locality they desire to perform work in regarding liability insurance requirements. Every contractor is required to pass the OSHA exam. The Department of Industrial Accidents is responsible for overseeing the Workers' Compensation system in Massachusetts. There are five regional offices in Massachusetts: Boston- 617-727-4900; 1-800-323-3249     Fall River-508-676-3406    Lawrence- 978-683-6420    Springfield-413-784-1133     Worcester-508-753-2072.

  
Permitting
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 When you are building barns in the state of Massachusetts, you must contact your County Building Department to obtain a building permit.

Barnstable Norfolk
Bristol Plymouth
Dukes Suffolk
Nantucket  

For Further information regarding permitting, see Uncle Howard's Barn FAQs.

  
Building Suppliers
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Medway Lumber & Home Supply
1400 Main St
Millis, MA, 02054
(508) 533-8952

Moynihan Lumber
164 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 01864
(781) 944-8500

Deering Lumber & Masonary
118 Essex Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Tel: 781-665-3000

Cambridge Lumber & Supply Company
135 Harvey St.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-4460

Georgetown Lumber
75 W Main St.
Georgetown, MA 01833
(978) 352-6691

  
Equipment Rental Companies
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Boston

Barnstable

Nantucket

Power Tool Equipment Rental Service
781-933-1902
919 Main St
Woburn, MA 01801
 
 
 
Coastal Equipment Rentals Inc
508-428-8808
1574 Old Post Road
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
 
Island Tool Rental & Supply Inc
508-325-4700
3 Waydale Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
 
Lederman Engineering
800-418-7900
Chelsea, MA 02150-1022
We Rent Fully Operated Equipment
 
Bourne Bridge Rental & Contractors Supply
508-759-2640
3 Colonel Drive
Bourne, MA 02532
 
 
Baystate Equipment Rental & Sales
617-328-5095
153 Brook Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
   

  
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Small Building Kits
Small Barns, Cabins
Sheds, Homes

Never miss a sunset.

Late September and already snow.

Match your carport to your barn home.

Cloverleaf Mini Cabin in pre-cut Timber Frame

Happy horses live here.

Plenty of natural light in this workshop.

Originally Baby Bear's Barn, popular demand turned it into Baby Bear's Castle.


A wide open barn for the Arizona highlands.

Skybridge and loft structure of The Colorado Princess.

The Great Pumpkin must live here!

This woodshed lets the air flow through.

Northwest timber for a Northwest barn.

This country barn is ready for use as a business with living space.

This family prepainted the cupola on the ground.  The roofer is tied off for safety.  He is installing ridge vents.

Tall Northwest timber in a tall Northwest barn.

The tall dutch paddock door under the shed overhang is for a tall draft horse.

What a great view.

 

This inexpensive and easy to build barn needs more windows.

This barn will never fall down!

Our kits come in all sizes.

That is the owner standing by the door.

Wonderful lumber for this Oregon barn, and more growing in the background.

They are prepping for staining for the upstairs living space.

40 doors.  Holy smokes!

Quality plans, quality materials, and quality workmanship.

  
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