Barn Plans & Construction from 1919

The Typical Truss

THE illustration on this page shows a STAR Plank Truss. This truss is continuous from foundation to ridge. The construction is not broken at the mow level and it is therefore stronger and gives a better anchorage to the lower part of the barn frame.

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Detail of Construction at Foot of Truss

THE illustration on this page shows in detail the construction at the foot of the truss, including the sill and the lower plate.

This drawing shows particularly well the continuous studs running from sill to plate, instead of starting at the …

Detail of Construction at Purlin

In the illustration below is shown a detail of the construction at the purlin. The purlin is made of two 2 in. x 10 in. held apart by blocks, or spacers, at intervals of about 3 ft. The purlin is supported by the purlin post which …

Side Framing Detail.

End Framing Detail.

Braced Rafter Barn Interior

Plank Frame Construction

Braced Rafter Barn

WE submit on the opposite page another type of barn construction—*the STAR Plank Frame Braced Rafter Barn*—a popular type of construction for the short, low structure, not exceeding 36 ft. in width.

An advantage of this type of construction is that short lengths of …

Ventilation

BARN ventilation is a necessity. It is just as essential that stock should be supplied with an adequate amount of fresh air every 24 hours as it is that they should be supplied with food and water it is even more necessary, as pure air is not only …

Ventilation Continued

It is equally apparent that in order to have a healthy herd, an abundance of pure air must be supplied as well as an abundance of pure food. They are set down here in the order of their importance, since as stated, pure air is more …

Pure Air

If a constant change of air is needful, then the flow should be sufficient and continuous at all times. This cannot take place unless the proper system is provided.

To illustrate more forcibly how imperative is the need of pure air, let us state that the …

Ventilation Problem

And it must be remembered that the foul air, ammonia and gases which arise from the manure, if not carried off, would in
themselves, contaminate the air in the barn to such an extent that it would be unfit to breathe, even if it contained the …

Ventilation System Schematic

For Cows Facing In

Ventilation system for Dairy Barn

Where Cows Face In

THE illustration opposite shows a cross section of a dairy barn arranged to accommodate two rows of cattle facing each other.

With this arrangement, the best way to ventilate the dairy barn is to have the large out-take …

Ventilation – Cows Face Out

Ventilation System for Dairy Barn

Cows Face Out

On the previous page is shown an illustration of a cross section of a dairy barn, arranged to accommodate two rows of cattle facing out.

With this arrangement, the best way to ventilate the dairy barn is to have …