FAQ

If you live in the US or Canada, the answer is yes! We ship kits all across the Continental US and can make arrangements to ship to Alaska and Canada.

Yes! Every kit we send out is unique. Even our pre-designed kits come with customization options.

A kit includes all of the materials needed for the shell of your post and beam project. You’ll find a detailed breakdown here.

Other items needed to complete the project include: foundation, roofing materials, interior finishes, and on-site construction labor/finish work.

On average, our kits take between four and six months to go from the idea phase to delivery. The biggest variance comes in the design phase, as this depends on the number of revisions needed. We are always willing to work within necessary timelines, so if you have a specific need, contact us to discuss.

You can build a post and beam kit on any common foundation: a slab, basement, pier, crawl space, and more.

Yes! This is a common and great addition to a post and beam home.

We make all load-bearing structural bent-work and purlin materials from kiln-dried Douglas fir, and we use rough-cut pine for framing, siding, and sheathing materials. Douglas Fir (DF) is often the standard against which builders measure all other framing species. Its strength, superior strength-to-weight ratio, high specific gravity (for excellent nail and metal truss plate-holding capability), excellent dimensional stability (which lets “green” DF products season well in service), the moderate decay resistance of its heartwood, and a documented, excellent performance record against strong forces from wind, storms, and earthquakes have given Douglas Fir its reputation. It’s also tight-knotted and close-grained, adding the bonus of beauty to its structural capabilities. The rules for appearance grades address color, grain pattern, knot size, and type.

– Western Wood Products Association

Yes! The items listed on our standard kit contents and accessories pages are also available on an a-la-carte/piece-by-piece basis. This includes Douglas fir beams and our interior/exterior siding. View the full list here and contact us for price/availability information.

Legacy specializes in designing and crafting post and beam kits, but we do not handle the onsite construction. Most of our customers work with a local builder to complete the assembly, though some with prior construction experience choose to build the kit themselves. We also have a network of experienced contractors across many parts of the U.S. Depending on your location, we may be able to connect you to a potential builder once we learn more about your project.

Roof: Generally, the most common way to insulate our buildings is with a nail-based foam panel (nonstructural SIP panel). Because of its popularity, we offer it as an upgrade option on any kit. Contact us to discuss alternative options.

Wall: Common options include SIP panels, spray foam, cellulose, and paperback fiberglass.

Yes, you’ll need to treat the exterior siding. We recommend a penetrating sealer, such as TWP, Sikkens, etc. You don’t need to stain interior siding, though you can if you’d like a different color.

We require a 20% deposit when you place an order for any post and beam kit. You can pay by check or wire transfer. A signed order form and 20% deposit lock in your pricing for 12 months. You have a full 60 days to cancel your order by submitting a written request; we’ll refund your 20% deposit minus any costs Legacy Post & Beam™ has incurred (such as CAD drawings, project management hours, engineering, etc.). Once we receive your signed order form and initial payment, we work with you to customize, personalize, and fine-tune your plan by both email and phone until it’s complete. Once we finalize your CAD drawings, we require a 50% progress payment to start production — this is also when we schedule your delivery date. Finally, the remaining 30% payment is due before your kit ships.

Yes! Our kits come with an industry-standard one-year limited warranty. We also take steps to offer the highest-quality post and beam kits on the market so you never need to redeem that warranty in the first place — we’d rather do it right the first time. Our choice of wood species reflects this commitment: kiln-dried Douglas Fir for all load-bearing structural bent-work materials. We also design all standard building plans to withstand wind loads of 90 mph and snow loads of 35 lbs/sq ft, and can engineer them to meet local requirements when necessary..