Barn Renovation Project

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Now, in this last sequence, I show photos of what the interior post and beam framing is like and how main dairy barn was built.

 

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Note hand hewn cut marks on oak tie beam. These tie beams are 14" in diameter.

 

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Now, note twin tie beams connected to exterior post framing. This barn was VERY well built.

 

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Another shot of twin tie beam construction with vertical post bracing.

 

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Final shot of another tie beam with built in ladder to negotiate the hay stacks of a by gone era.

 

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Now, we're on the ground floor in old milking parlor. Note massive post and beam framework supporting the upper stories. These posts are 14-16 inches in diameter.

 

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This photo shows tree trunk floor beams in natural rounded condition with upper part hand hewn to accommodate second story flooring. All this framework had been white washed at some point in the past.

 

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This completes the photo narrative of my barn renovation project. Some of you may ask why I have done this. I have a love of old things and in historic preservation. They just don't build barns this way anymore. These last two pictures also tell part of the story. When not working on the barns, I walk up my Sound of Music hill to view the Green Mountains of Vermont that you see in the distance. Looking at these vistas is a nice break from the barn project.

 

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Last vista shot from my Sound of Music hill. Thank you all for your patience and interest in my barn renovation project. Thread is now open for questions and comments.

 

[dullpain]

Rancar - THANKS - When I asked those curious questions about your barn I suspected you had something SPECIAL. Your are to be congratulated for your special efforts and excellent work. As the MasterCard people would say "PRICELESS"

I know many here will appreciate your sharing, and great work.