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PROJECT

CB 885

American Barn

TIMBER FRAMED SHED

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336m²

50m² mezzanine

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1.5

2

Design features

  • Combination barn and living

  • Balcony

  • Raking ceilings

  • Internal LVL portals with ply gussets

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A large gray house with a metal roof, a small balcony with laundry hanging, wooden stairs, and a grassy yard with a wooden fence surrounding it.

The floor plan

Floor plan of a house with labeled rooms including laundry, entry, WC, bath, two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining area, balcony, void, and barn with lean-to sections.

Features:

  • Mezzanine: 50m²

  • Bedrooms: 2

  • Bathrooms: 1.5

  • Floor area: 336m²

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Materials used

  • Joinery: Matt Karaka

  • Cladding: Bandsawn Plywood & Cover Battens

  • Roofing: Colorsteel Endura

Auckland

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“Looking at a range of possibilities from the outset Customkit demonstrated their suitability for our project because of their versatility and robust construction techniques.

The Customkit system provided the design flexibility that enabled us to develop the project to meet our needs. Having been a builder for many years I know a good product and design when I see it. I’m very pleased with the outcome, having achieved the barn/workshop of my dreams and a building with will stand the test of time.”
— Robin Verhoef R and S Builders Limited
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