20×30 Sugar Shack Barn Plans

sugar shack barn

These 20×30 Sugar Shack Barn Plans are perfect for a hobby farm or homestead.

There are 4 bents and 3 bays in this barn with 18′ 4″ of clear span. You will have 1200 square feet including the loft and it will only take up 600 square feet of space on your property. This utilization of space is perfect for the homesteader who wants to start growing thier own beef or milking thier own cows, while storing thier feed and tools in the above space.

This barn can comfortably house a few cows or a small herd of goats. It would also make a great space to hold feed for your chickens, hay, straw, or even a small tractor or lawnmower.

When your herd begins growing you will find it easy to build an additional lean-to on this barn, making it perfect for the homesteader who has plans to expand in the future.

Need bigger? Check out the barn plans store to see our larger barns!

Can you picture this barn on your property?

Check out the video below for a virtual tour of this beautiful beginner’s barn and imagine what it would look like on your homestead. Skip to the end to see pictures from this barn being built.

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Solid Steel Plate Timber Brackets

We have put together all the hardware you need to build this majestic post and beam barn! All the plates, brackets, and timber screws are there.

Learn more details and how to get your DIY Hardware Kit...

steel hardware

Hardware Kit for this barn includes….

16 T plates

13 U brackets

175 ct 3/8” x 8” RSS

500 ct 5/16” x 5 1/8” RSS

550 ct 5/16″ x 4″ RSS

Request a quote by email [email protected] with your name, address, and the barn you are interested in.

Hardware Pricing

 

4 hole strap plates

(2 needed for each connection)
$44.99 per piece Bare Steel
$52.99 per piece Powder Coated Black

6 hole strap plates

(2 needed for each connection)
$44.99 per piece Bare Steel
$52.99 per piece Powder Coated Black

T plates

(2 needed for each connection)
$54.99 per piece Bare Steel
$62.99 per piece Powder Coated Black

Plus plates

(2 needed for each connection)
$64.99 per piece Bare Steel
$72.99 per piece Powder Coated Black

U brackets
$54.99 per piece Bare Steel
$62.99 per piece Powder Coated Black

2-Stage U brackets
$64.99 per piece Bare Steel
$72.99 per piece Powder Coated Black

*Due to supply chain issues we no longer include bolts/nuts with plates or brackets.  We recommend using local sources, like TSC (tractor supply) or online sources like Bolt Depot.

*shipping is not included

We also offer RSS Screws:
3/8" x 8" RSS (Timbers)
250 ct $349
5/16 x 5 1/8" RSS (Purlins)
250 ct $149
5/16" x 4" RSS (Girts)
250 ct $129

Step 1: Understanding the U Bracket

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