Backyard Timberframe Design

Timber Frame Barn Construction

Bring the antique look of aged timber and post and beam construction to your old or new barn with the fine craftsmen at Backyard TimberFrame Designs.

Post and Beam and Mortise and Tenon Barns in Altoona

Timber framing using a mortise and tenon joint – often called post and beam construction – is one of the oldest and strongest methods of wood joinery known to man. It has been used for thousands of years by woodworkers around the world to join large and small pieces of wood – and it can last for generations when properly cared for.

  • The mortise is a cavity cut into a piece of timber to receive a tenon.
  • The tenon is a projection on the end of a timber that is shaped to fit into a mortise.
If you’re considering a timber frame barn, Backyard TimberFrame Designs is Altoona’s superior choice for fine craftsmanship and enduring quality in post and beam construction.

Service Details Benefits

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Get a Free Quote For a Timber Frame Barn

Get In
Touch

Call to schedule an appointment. We come out to see your space and take measurements, plus talk through your vision.

Consultation
and Quote

We put together a preliminary design for your barn, plus a quote. If you’re ready to work together, we refine the design together and begin planning the build project in detail.

We get
to work

We prepare all of the materials for your timber frame barn build in our shop, then bring them on-site for assembling. Your dream barn is ready in weeks.

Our Services

Curious about building or improving your own post and beam barn or garage? If you have a vision that involves exposed wood and timber framing, we’d love to connect.

Post and beam barns for weddings

Timber frame horse barns

Post and beam garages

Timber frame barn restoration

Timber frame man caves and workshops

Post and beam barn repairs

Timber frame pool houses and guest accommodations

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Quality & Craftsmanship

As one of the few timber frame barn builders in Western Pennsylvania, we take great care in creating finely crafted rustic barns and buildings that will impress your guests and provide functional barn space year-round. Using timeless techniques, our post and beam barns bring the majesty of timber framing into daily life, where robust posts join soaring beams in cathedral-like grandeur.

Whether you’re building a barn for storage but you value the integrity of mortise and tenon joinery, or you’re turning your old barn into a venue for entertaining and hosting, we’ve built, added to, and provided accent pieces for a wide range of beautiful buildings.

Timber Frame Barns FAQS

We frequently use pine, fir, or hemlock in our timber frame barns in Pennsylvania. But we can build with just about any wood you like. The type of wood that’s best for your barn usually comes down to cost and what you’re willing to spend.

We build post and beam barns throughout the State College and Altoona area. We’re based in Bellefonte, PA and will travel within 1-2 hours of our workshop.

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Get The Barn Of Your Dreams With a Timber Frame Barn Company You Can Count On

Connect with our team today to bring the enduring beauty of a custom timber frame barn to your home or property. Don’t just build a legacy – inspire one.

Contact us to start your post and beam barn journey today.