I just bought a new house on 10 acres of land, The house was built in 1880. The prior owner did a great job of restoring the house.
There is an old barn on the property that has been neglected over the last 10 years. It's about 30x30. There are 2 holes in the roof, and the beams below those holes are rotted. One actually snapped. The barn is original, and the timber framing is all hand hewn.
It's a really cool old barn, except for the damage. I'd like to try to save it. I'd like to turn it into a workshop. It has water and electric.
I have no idea where to start this process. I think I need someone to help me determine if the structure is too far gone to save. My alternative is to tear it down and replace it with a metal building. I'd hate to do that.
Are there barn experts on here who could steer me in the right direction? Anyone on here ever restore an old barn like this?
There is an old barn on the property that has been neglected over the last 10 years. It's about 30x30. There are 2 holes in the roof, and the beams below those holes are rotted. One actually snapped. The barn is original, and the timber framing is all hand hewn.
It's a really cool old barn, except for the damage. I'd like to try to save it. I'd like to turn it into a workshop. It has water and electric.
I have no idea where to start this process. I think I need someone to help me determine if the structure is too far gone to save. My alternative is to tear it down and replace it with a metal building. I'd hate to do that.
Are there barn experts on here who could steer me in the right direction? Anyone on here ever restore an old barn like this?