The People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Sheds

[Pallet Fancier]

I'm researching Dutch barn style sheds for my workshop, and it struck me how few people do anything with that big empty space over the door. Then I came across this beauty...

 

[MikeK]

These are common in certain parts of the U.S. that have a German heritage. They are known as barnstars, and are considered substitutes for horseshoes for good luck. I had barnstars on the barn and sheds I built when I lived in Virginia.

 

[baldkev]

Depending on wether theres horizontals to tie that together, id be tempted to put small doors above so you can store long lengths in the roof space

 

[Pallet Fancier]

These are common in certain parts of the U.S. that have a German heritage. They are known as barnstars, and are considered substitutes for horseshoes for good luck. I had barnstars on the barn and sheds I built when I lived in Virginia.

Right, a barnstar is going on the parts list! I like the look of the "wagon wheel" round ones. They remind me of a compass rose.

 

[Mousekey]

You can get original Amish barn stars from Tramps in Tuxford

 

[Sandyn]

I put something useful up there