Bridport Kingpost Barn

26 X 42.5 feet | Circa 1850 | Bridport, Vermont

Kingpost barns are rare in New England. This one has an incredible five sided ridge beam, which is supported by a post at each gable end of the barn, as well as a third post in the center of the building. The rafters are primarily half round pine with beautiful patina. This frame comes with the original roof boards. The barn can have a full second floor, or it can be left with a partial cathedral ceiling. We will want to add a low post in the center bent to further support the ridge beam. The number of braces in this frame is phenomenal! We especially like the long braces that go from the king posts out into the ridge beam

Details:

1,105 square feet of footprint with great potential for more space on the second floor
Sawn red oak posts and braces, pine rafters and ridge beam, and poplar top plates
Exceptional rafter system
Restored frame, erected on your foundation, with original roof boards installed

Possibilities:

This barn would make a wonderful maker space, home, or garage.

Bridport Kingpost Barn This structure has posts up the center that support the ridge beam, making it a kingpost barn.	Bridport Kingpost Barn This five sided ridge beam is wonderful.	Bridport Kingpost Barn The ridge beam is hewn to match the pitch of the roof.
Bridport Kingpost Barn There is a tall knee wall in the second floor. Many braces and the hardwood posts make this possible structurally.	Bridport Kingpost Barn There are three king posts, including this one in the center of the barn. We love the long braces!	Bridport Kingpost Barn The half round rafters have beautiful patina, as do the roof boards.
Bridport Kingpost Barn The posts and braces are red oak.	Bridport Kingpost Barn The number of braces in this structure is wonderful!	Bridport Kingpost Barn There are marriage marks on many of the timbers.
Bridport Kingpost Barn The ridge beam, washed, shows off its complex mortises.	Bridport Kingpost Barn The work deck that the crew is on represents what a second floor would look like.	Bridport Kingpost Barn The king posts have long braces going up to the ridge beam to keep the rafter system square and true.
Bridport Kingpost Barn This barn was taken down in order to restore and protect wetlands around it.	For more drawings click on the image and then 'Go to link'.