This is a genuine, authentic post-and-beam timber frame building. It was planned and constructed by the Carter family in the manner used in this country and in the Old World for many centuries.
Today, Americans seem to be slowing down enough to look at their heritage, and building practices of the past are catching up to the present to produce a vital combination: yesterday's craftsmanship meeting the needs of today.
This barn is totally a family project. The timbers used were grown on Carter's Red Wagon Farm. The trees were harvested and hauled to local sawmills. The timbers were cut and fit in the heated farm shop during the winter of 1993-1994. They were marked and dismantled in sections or "bents" and stored inside until summer when they were hauled to this site and erected. The main framework was erected in about one hour and fastened in place with wooden pegs. No nails were used. The time-consuming work of cutting and fitting joints ("joinery") had been completed in the shop.
The authenticity and quality of construction in this barn are in keeping with our dedication as a family to provide locally-produced, quality products for our customers. This gives us great satisfaction.
