by barngeekthe | Jan 9, 2015 | Your Barn Stories
Story by Andy Yates in Texas I found Barngeek web site in the midst of my research to find “the barn” . After retiring in December 2013 I ordered plans for the 30 x 40 gable barn. It took me a while to really commit to getting started as I continued to toy...
by barngeekthe | Nov 11, 2014 | AskTheBarngeek
Asked by Rohan H from Chicago Hi Barn Geek, I have a piece of barnwood that i want to use to make a mantel. One side has the nice weathered gray patina. The other side is a mix of gray and slight reddish color. I am assuming the red color is old lead-based...
by barngeekthe | Sep 3, 2014 | AskTheBarngeek
Why are most barns exterior vertical boards? Strength, appearance,...
by barngeekthe | Sep 1, 2014 | Your Barn Stories
Story by Dane in Unadilla NE This Horse barn was built in 1900 and sit atop a 160 acres of crop and pasture land. No longer used by my family cattle business it has now become my project for a residence. I am amazed at how calming it is while working on the site and...
by barngeekthe | Aug 21, 2014 | AskTheBarngeek
Asked by Cynthia Kulak from Cary, NC USA I have acquired some barn wood locally but it has been in a pile in the woods. I have sprinkled Board Defense a termite, insecticide and fungicide concentrate on the boards and have left them in my garage. I want to use...
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