How long does it take to build a barn?

by | Jul 22, 2017 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Rich   Hello, I’ve been reading through everything on your website and I plan to buy the plans for them soon. I would like to build a bigger barn, I need at least 1600 sq ft or more. Can you give me any sort of idea on how long it would take to build? I...

Building a barn with red pine

by | Jul 17, 2017 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Karson from midland, mi   Hello, I have bought your barn plans and am planning on building soon. I have seen your packages use white pine, I am interested in using red pine. I have read it tends to twist and shrink a little more. If I cut it and put it...

Salvaging a barn, Maine

by | May 8, 2017 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Ashley from Maine   Hello barn people! You are who I need! I am buying property to erect a barn and want to salvage rather than new build if possible. I wonder the best way to find people with barns, I could imagine they may not be internet people…...

Sealing reclaimed barnwood – lead paint

by | 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...