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Roly Poly Member
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Don’t know if the photos are adequate for people to weigh in on. Is this barn too far gone to restore for esthetic value (not to house horses).
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Randito Snarky Member
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Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:42 am
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If the goal is having a reminder of past pastoral architecture-- does it need to be restored at all? One hallmark of farming /ranching days gone by are collaped barns not being consumed by blackberry bushes (at least on the westside)
You could even document the decay and collapse by a time-lapse.
If you need a structure for some practical purpose that's a different question.
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contour5 Member
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Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:54 am
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The structure is pretty far gone. Restoration would probably mean lifting the building a foot or two and pouring a new foundation. This would require permitting, and would probably involve an architect and an engineer.
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Schroder Member
Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 6696 | TRs | Pics Location: on the beach |
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Schroder
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Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:16 pm
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It's missing so much siding that it would be an extremely expensive project. I restored a barn about that size once but there was a smaller building nearby in worse shape that I could salvage the siding from and had some left over at the end.
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ale_capone Member
Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 717 | TRs | Pics
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Anything is possible, but I agree that it would be a large and expensive project. Them foundation pads are crazy You! You could consider reusing the wood to make a smaller version, or sell it.
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Randito Snarky Member
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Randito
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Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:21 am
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If you need a functional building, It's going to be faster, cheaper and safer to erect a new "pole barn" type building on adjacent location on the property. You could remove the old building and use the same site , but removing the old building will cost something and care needs to be taken that it doesn't fall on someone while it is being torn down. I'm sure companies that erect "pole barns" have crews skilled in old structures removal.
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Gregory Member
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Gregory
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Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:02 am
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Yes, for all practical purposes. If it was some kind of memory I was trying to preserve I would tear down the old barn, salvaging the lumber and use the old barn wood to build something new to carry on the memory.
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Bowregard Member
Joined: 05 Feb 2019 Posts: 562 | TRs | Pics Location: Sammamish |
I don't see anything from either an architectural, techniques of construction, or wood type that would make it worth saving. I have seen a lot of old barns in the East that have been painstakingly disassembled, typically moved then reconstructed for new purposes. But those typically have some "hook" that makes them special to make it worth the effort. Hardwood construction, impressive hand joinery work, historically significant architecture, etc. This barn looks like it was built from round softwood logs and "patched" together to keep it usable as a barn. I am no expert but that is my $.02.
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flatsqwerl Member
Joined: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 1046 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
To heck with the barn, that looks like a great spot! How is the view from the barn?
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
ale_capone wrote: | Anything is possible, but I agree that it would be a large and expensive project. Them foundation pads are crazy You! You could consider reusing the wood to make a smaller version, or sell it. |
That would be the way to go, I have reused a lot of metal roofing, patching holes with roof sealant with good results. Old barn wood is also very sought after and valuable these days for use in "rustic decor". Also, since it's still standing, it is likely stronger than it looks. We have an old shop and an out building with similar structural design that are still standing and stable even when loaded with 4-6' of snow.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
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Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:11 pm
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How old is it? Any history to it? Famous cows who lived there?
i do know of a humongus barn near Winlock that was restored using a grant for such projects. It was of a more, distinct style and had a history. The owners would not have been able to afford fixing it up without a grant. It's very impressive. They use it for parties and stuff now.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
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Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:26 pm
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What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
Chief Joseph, Slim
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