The 24' x 36' 1-1/2 Story Barn is a versatile and functional timber frame structure, perfect for a variety of uses. Designed with simple mortise and tenon joinery, it can be cut and assembled with just a few common tools, making it an excellent project for timber frame enthusiasts.

This barn features two garage bays on the first floor, along with a bonus space accessible through a front man door. A four-foot knee wall allows for a full second story with generous ceiling heights, making it ideal for storage, a workshop, or additional living space.

The frame is built with 8x8 posts, 8x12 plate beams, ridge beams, and girders, 6x8 joists and door posts, 8x8 band joists, 4x8 rafters, 4x6 knee braces, 3x8 sill plate covers, and 4x4 siding nailers.

Our full plan set includes 3D renderings, architectural elevations, window and door schedules, floor plans, foundation layout, cross sections with construction details, material lists, post layouts, wall layouts, girder/joist layout, rafter/plate layout, fastening details, and single beam drawings.

Let us help you get started today with this expertly crafted barn plan!

Building Specifications:

Size: 24' x 36'

First Floor Square Footage: 864

Second Floor Square Footage: 795

Total Square Footage: 1,659

Frame Specifications:

Joinery: Mortise and Tenon

Posts: 8x8

Plate Beams: 8x12

Girders: 8x12

Rafters: 4x8

Band Joists: 8x8

Joists: 6x8

Knee Braces: 4x6

Siding Nailers: 4x4

Ridge Plate: 8x12

Sill Plate Covers: 3x8

Roof Pitch: 10

1st Floor Wall Height: 11'-9"                               

Plan Cost: $300