Free Barn Plans Books

While doing my research years ago on Old barn Designs, that I could bring to the modern era, I found tons of cool old books full of old Barn Plans, Innovations, and ideas.

Barn Plans and Outbuildings | by Orange Judd Company, published in 1886

Barn Plans and Outbuildings | by Orange Judd Company, published in 1886

Barn Plans and Outbuildings is a book that provides a wealth of designs and plans for constructing barns, outbuildings, and other farm structures. Originally published in 1881, this book offers a unique insight into the architecture and construction of these essential structures during the 19th century.

In the past I just had links to those books on this page, but now I have decided to dive deep into these resources, and dedicate a page to each one. Below you will find articles to each of these books and resources as I compile them.

This will be an ongoing project so be sure that you come back and revisit this page often. This is meant to shortcut research into these old barn designs and keep the information fresh so that it isn’t lost to history. 

These books that will flood your mind with ideas! If you are planning to build a barn and need some good ideas before you get started. These books are wonderful resources for barn building ideas. 

Whether you are looking for ideas for a horse barn or a barn home, you are sure to find your imagination stimulated by these beautiful sketches!  

Click on the links below to find the barn plans:

Here is the Radfords Practicle Barn Plans Book

Here is the Louden Catalog of Barn Plans

Free Pole Barn Plans for Farmers From Iowa State University.

 

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The Ideal Horsebarn

The Ideal Horsebarn

Picture This: In the heart of a rolling countryside, nestled among whispering trees and fields of wildflowers, stands a timber frame barn that embodies rustic elegance and timeless charm. Its sturdy wooden beams, weathered by years of standing tall against the...

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Cutting Timbers in Advance: What is the best size to cut?

Cutting Timbers in Advance: What is the best size to cut?

Question: Aaron- Thank you for all the helpful info on your website. I just recently purchased a bandsaw mill and am going to start cutting timbers for later use. I am years away from thinking about a specific barn design but know I want to create these post and beam...

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Barn to Barndominium, The Secret’s in the Loft

Barn to Barndominium, The Secret’s in the Loft

Hey guys, Barn Geek here. This knee wall is one of those difficult things to translate from plans to real-world scale. That knee wall on the plans looks short, and people might think they won't have much room. I am approximately 5 foot 10, or 5 foot 8. This is our...

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