A late 19th century barn is dismantled, moved to our clients
location, restored, attached to our clients existing house by
way of a new ell, and then the 2nd floor and loft converted to
living space.
Late 19th century barn in disrepair is about to be demolished.
Detail of sawn frame with truss system
The systematic dismantling process begins. We save as much
"original fabric" as possible.
Dismantling continues.
Removal of cupola
Trusses, rafters and plates removed
Don’t try this at home; we are trained professionals.
Frame elements awaiting repair and/or reassembly
We re use as many original elements as we can. Our clients
were definitely on board with this philosophy.
Groundbreaking at the barn’s future home
Concrete frost and foundation walls. The granite sits on top
of these walls.
Barn foundation at left and new ell foundation at existing
house
Granite foundation above grade
Example of scarf repair which matches original joinery
Truss repair and supplementation. Posts and braces await the
plate.
Trusses are installed with the client’s help (in foreground).
There is a surcharge if clients wish to help.
Cupola is set in place.
New ell to left
Approach from front of house. Existing porch was repaired and
extended in front of ell.
Rafters in place. New cedar porch is taking shape. Ship lapped
sheathing was used for the barn.
Trim elements are installed, more porch repair.
Weather tight shell. Andersen windows and doors in the ell,
custom milled windows, to match originals, for the barn.
