Recycling old tile or brick barns

by | Jun 7, 2013 | AskTheBarngeek

I purchased a property that was a dairy farm starting back in 1938. It has multiple old barns on the property, most of which are in very poor condition and need to be taken down. The barns are all tile/brick with wood rafters and tin roof. The main dairy barn has two...

How to price tobacco barns

by | May 30, 2013 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Mary Haley from Patrick Co, Virginia   How would I price or know what a good offer is on a standing tobacco barn that was built in approx. the 1930’s or early 1940’s. There are 2 barns and pack house on this farm. I have contacted a salvage...

Restoring a Barn (contractor needed)

by | May 27, 2013 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Gina from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada   We live in Downtown Ottawa, Canada and on our property is the original Carriage Barn from 1900 when the house was built. It is complete with 2 stalls and the original tin roof. it is in serious need of repair and we...

steel anchor or drain in dairy barn

by | May 9, 2013 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Mark from Gurnee, IL   I have a question. I’m reclaiming a dairy barn circa 1945 with foundation re-poured in 1977. It is a common dairy barn within two rows of stanchions and a pad in the middle with a drain trench running through in the shape of...

Barn Scams?

by | May 8, 2013 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Andrew from Maine Hi – I have a question regarding ‘barn scams.’ I know the usual drill with ‘normal’ items, like selling your wares on eBay or Craigslist. Is there anything more to know when selling your old barn? I did recently...

Hay Trolley Rafter Brackets

by | May 2, 2013 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Mike Crampton from McConnellsburg, PA   I am in need of 30 hay trolley rafter brackets to mount my trolley and track. Hope someone out there can help me. These brackets are “V” shaped with nail hole on each ear to attach to the rafter. The...