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PREMIUM POST & BEAM KITS, HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA
– LEGACY HOMES
Post & Beam Homes
Post and beam home kits are the most affordable way to achieve a timber framed home and the best quality option when considering a barn home.
The exposed rough cut Douglas-fir beams add a distinguished beauty and powerful statement of strength that accentuates the barn home style and resonates as a true timber frame structure. Each of our kits is custom designed for our customers by our in-house CAD team. We then handcraft the kit in our shop one bent at a time, and when complete, disassemble it and send it to the job site for onsite reassembly. Legacy kits can be found all across the US and we can even send them to Canada.
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Roofline & Style Kits
Our post and beam home kits and prices are based on the roofline styles below. Each option provides a unique look that is beneficial in different scenarios. Once the roofline style is decided on, we work with customers on customizing the length, width, height, lean-tos, accessories, upgrades, and more of their kit, to ensure it fits their needs and budget.
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Raised CenterThe Knox Series
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GableThe Armstrong Series
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GambrelThe Hutchinson Series
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Salt BoxThe Grayson Series
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CombinationThe Bandera Series
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MonoslopeThe Denton Series
Post and Beam Home Basics
Take a detailed look at the components that make up our post and beam living space kits. Items in black text (in the key) are available from Legacy, either as a part of a standard kit, or upgrade option. Items in red text are not provided by Legacy but are shown for reference.
- Bent Framing
- Plate Connections
- Upgraded Purlins+
- Board & Batten Siding
- Pressure Treated Sill Plate
- Basement Girder Beam*
- Upgraded Roof Sheathing+
- Vapor Barrier+
- Nailbase Roof Insulation Panel+
- Roofing Underlayment+
- Upgraded Rough Cut Fascia Boards+
- Soffit+
- 2”x6” T&G Floor Decking*
- Rough Cut Floor Joists*
- 2”x6” Dimensional Stud Framing (16”OC)++
- Housewrap++
- OSB Wall Sheathing++
- Drywall
- Windows
- Wall Insulation
- Floor Trusses
- Foundation – configurations vary (a. Slab-on-grade, b. Basement/Crawl Space/etc.)
* Available as an upgrade/accessory option | Not provided by Legacy. Typical options shown for reference.
+ Included with Residential Roof Package
++ Included with Vertical Wall Framing Package
See additional drawings and diagrams of our post and beam kits here.
Interactive Home Tour
Below Are A Few Of The Most Popular Reasons Customers Choose A Legacy Post & Beam Home Kit:
- 1. Open Foor Plans
- 2. Adding a loft (2nd floor) is extremely cost- effective
- 3. Structural Materials Add Aesthetic Appeal
- 4. Affordable
- 5. Quality
The strength of post and beam homes come from the bent framework, not the supporting walls like other forms of construction. This means that you have significantly more space to work with when deciding how to finish your home. Whether you’re looking for a large great room, an expansive dining room perfect for entertaining, or a wide range of other ideas, the space is yours for the finishing!
The structural components of a second floor are inherently a part of the bent work, therefore utilizing this space is just a matter of adding floor joists and flooring materials.
The strength of post and beam homes come from the bent framework, not the supporting walls like other forms of construction. This means that you have significantly more space to work with when deciding how to finish your home. Whether you’re looking for a large great room, an expansive dining room perfect for entertaining, or a wide range of other ideas, the space is yours for the finishing!
A post and beam home is very similar in cost to a stick frame living space. This is especially true if the stick frame structure is finished to look like post and beam. When compared to log or mortise and tenon timber frame, post and beam is considerably less expensive and comes with many other benefits.
When it comes to quality, Legacy is unmatched. Not only do we use kiln-dried Douglas fir for our bent work components, but we also include more items in our standard kit contents than many other kit providers. We do this to ensure your kit comes the way you expected it. After all, while we’re building your Legacy, we’re also building ours!
PRE-DESIGNED
Post & Beam Home Kits
Inspiration comes in all forms, and our pre-designed home kits are a great way to get started on your post and beam journey. These kits range in size from 528 sq ft to over 2,500 sq ft and are truly a starting point. Each starts as a base model and then we customize it to meet each customers needs. Visit our pre-designed kit page to get a general idea of costs and styles and then contact us to discuss more.
