Barn Restoration

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Restoring old barns is an activity that pays big benefits. Restoration does not require building permits or architect plans and is not subject to zoning restrictions. Here we salvaged what we could of the existing building so as to qualify as a restoration. We replaced the dry laid stone foundation which would not have met code for a new construction. We "sistered" the sills with pressure treated lumber.

It is often necessary to replace sills and foundation. We often reconstruct the sills with Pressure treated lumber.

Often we support the structure on legs while replacing the sills and foundation

In Deleware county the field stone is sandstone and can be cut.

My Barn Collapses - Yesterday 2007.02.20 the afternoon was punctuated by a loud noise. I dismissed this thinking it was snow falling off my roof until county workers knocked on my door and told me my barn had collapsed from the weight of the snow. I have been thinking about repairing this building but the heights involved deterred me from initiating any plan. Well it’s not nearly as high as it was. After working all afternoon I was successful in clearing the debris from the road and driveway so it is no longer impeding traffic but I must deal with the mess in a more permanent manner.

We initiated restoration 2007.04.30 and completed construction 06.01. Here is a chronological photo record of the construction.

One of the first things I did was to salvage this window that previously in the peak of the old south wall.

As we disassembled we removed nails and stacked lumber for reuse.

As we did not have enough salvaged lumber for rafter construction we used prefab trusses.

First truss in place now trim off remaining wall and siding.

Metal roofing is quick to install and long life expectancy.

And yes I reinstalled my window. Project completed in 30 days with three men.