Timber Framed Barn Builders?

[indyjohn]

I didn't want to highjack Spanky_27's garage thread, so, here's my question.

Anyone know of someone in Central / Southwest Indiana capable of building a traditional timber framed barn/structure along the lines of this: Barn Builders SOLID RUGGED BEAUTIFUL | Barn Builders SOLID, RUGGED, BEAUTIFUL Real wood timber frames

These guys are in Iowa. I haven't contacted them yet to ask if they'd come and stay for the week or so it would take to build a 3-car garage sized structure for me.

And yes. +10

 

[tmschuller]

might try Amish communities in the Adams county and eastern Allen county. Been told there are some Amish folks that take down old barns and build barns from them. In Hartford City (Blackford county) there is a company that has old beams from barns they have taken down.. think there name is Hodup.. kinda pricey though. I have some Amish contractors that I am getting quotes on a horse barn that I can ask.. tomorrow I am also meeting with another Amish fella , I will ask him too. I will PM you any other info.. Tim

 

[mbills2223]

I second looking for Amish builders.

 

[indyjohn]

might try Amish communities in the Adams county and eastern Allen county. Been told there are some Amish folks that take down old barns and build barns from them. In Hartford City (Blackford county) there is a company that has old beams from barns they have taken down.. think there name is Hodup.. kinda pricey though. I have some Amish contractors that I am getting quotes on a horse barn that I can ask.. tomorrow I am also meeting with another Amish fella , I will ask him too. I will PM you any other info.. Tim

Yes, please.

I second looking for Amish builders.

You are right. However, the interwebz is not the best venue to find such types. I trust you can guess why.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I think there's an outfit in Bloomington that does timberframe construction. Years ago, when we were thinking about building, I remember looking at their website and drooling.

 

[mbills2223]

You are right. However, the interwebz is not the best venue to find such types. I trust you can guess why.

Why not...?

 

[indyjohn]

I think there's an outfit in Bloomington that does timberframe construction. Years ago, when we were thinking about building, I remember looking at their website and drooling.

If you can dig up a name, I would appreciate it. I am skeptical that I can afford it, but, I'm looking for a smaller structure. The farm I grew up on had two huge barns built in this fashion (12x12 main beams (no, they were sawmill cut, not hand hewn)). Only one of them stands today.

 

[indyjohn]

Why not...?

My Google-fu may be lacking in this topic.

 

[brown trix]

Timbersmith is the company north of Bloomington,they built the Oliver Winery building thet are on Farr Road

 

[indyjohn]

Timbersmith is the company north of Bloomington,they built the Oliver Winery building thet are on Farr Road

Nice. Thanks. Rep Inbound.

 

[Grump01]

I think before I retired in 11/09 there was a place on the west side of 267 in between US 36 and I65 that did timber work. Sorry that is all I recall.

 

[indyjohn]

I think before I retired in 11/09 there was a place on the west side of 267 in between US 36 and I65 that did timber work. Sorry that is all I recall.

I grew up in that area. Thank you for the info sir, I will research it.

 

[CHCRandy]

William Lasko in Martinsville could probably help you out......or at least put you in touch with the right people.

We built a post framed home once........it was a bear!

 

[Tactically Fat]

Also:

If you have the time to wait on it:

Visit the State Fair and peruse all the vendor tables. There are plenty of builders represented.

Also the Hoosier Horse Fair ever summer. Same deal - lots of vendors. Granted, they're showcasing their horse-barn buildings...but easily adaptable (and probably cheaper) to not have stalls / tack room / feed storage / etc.

Heck, there might even be plenty of vendors at the Boat, Sport, and Travel show (Starts Friday!).

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

If you can dig up a name, I would appreciate it. I am skeptical that I can afford it, but, I'm looking for a smaller structure. The farm I grew up on had two huge barns built in this fashion (12x12 main beams (no, they were sawmill cut, not hand hewn)). Only one of them stands today.

Timbersmith is the company north of Bloomington,they built the Oliver Winery building thet are on Farr Road

That's the name I was trying to think of. I did a search for timberframe builders last night in Bloomington and they didn't show up. I'm wondering if they're still in business.

 

[tmschuller]

Pm'd you info.

 

[indyjohn]

Pm'd you info.

Thanks.

This a long range plan, so I have the time. Got a lead at the home show last weekend, but nothing strong.

 

[brown trix]

When I built my house Timbersmith did the timberframe and stress skin panels,John Hayes was the owner of Timbersmith then, about 15 years ago, and Mr Lasko has moved to Minnesota

 

[Grump01]

Timber Frame and Log Home Show this weekend 20-22 at the State Fairgrounds

 

[indyjohn]

Timber Frame and Log Home Show this weekend 20-22 at the State Fairgrounds

We hope to get out there.