Sunday Barns

I love the shape of older barns which often had gambrel roofs. The design, with its two distinct slopes on each side—steeper at the bottom and flatter at the top—allowed for a larger loft area to store hay or equipment without increasing the building's square feet. This was especially valuable for farmers with limited land or resources. The shape also shed snow and rain effectively, reducing maintenance, and was relatively simple to construct with timber framing, making it cost-effective. 

Modern construction prioritizes cost-effectiveness and speed. Prefabricated metal buildings or pole barns are quicker and cheaper to erect than traditional gambrel-roofed barns, which required skilled carpenters. Simplified designs reduce labor costs and construction time. But they are not as pleasing to the eye.

The area around the barn below seems to be an old tractor graveyard.

I grew up on a farm where the barn had a gambrel roof much like the one below. They remain my favorite.

Happy Sunday!!!