This barn has been widely advertised as requiring less lumber than a truss roof barn. Built of equal capacity and ubstantially framed, it has, however, been definitely proven by estimates furnished by two lumber concerns that it contains more board
feet of lumber than a truss barn.
In the use of this construction, no posts are required in the hay mow to support the peak of the roof as the roof is self-supporting. For this reason, the largest amount of storage space is provided in the mow and there are no obstructions to hinder in the unloading of hay by means of Hay Carriers and Tracks.
The Star Gothic Roof Barn
There is still another type of construction, known as the Gothic type, which is used to considerable extent and which has several points of advantage. We do not show any details of this style of construction, but do show on pages 169 and 182, exteriors made after this type.
This barn is particularly admired for its attractive appearance. It is easy to build and comparatively inexpensive. The Gothic rafter is made from 1 in. lumber, built up to the required thickness by nailing together several pieces of 1 in x 4 in or 1 in x 6 in. material. The curve is marked out on the loft floor, along which blocks are nailed and to these blocks, the first member of the rafter is bent and nailed and the rafter built to the size required by adding 1 in. material, which is bent to the curve and nailed. All the rafters are made in one form.
This type provides an unobstructed hay mow and a roof that is well drained and strong, as is implied by its arched construction.
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