http://www.barngeek.com/Old-barns-blog.html Barn Geek News keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the barngeek.com Web site. en-us Barn designs Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:19 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:19 GMT barngeek.com 055df70ab600ed8e088928306e5dbff1 http://www.barngeek.com/what-is-the-pointy-thing-at-the-gable-end-of-the-top-front-of-some-barns.html What is the pointy thing at the gable end of the top/ front of some barns? It was used on old barns for lifting hay into the hay loft. Sometimes you Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:17:55 GMT 4578843703ea7b5e998396d9312f2aa9 http://www.barngeek.com/barn-plans.html barn plans, gambrel barn, barn floor plans, horse barn designs, small barn blueprints Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:34:24 GMT c4448a2a5c249c7475366adbf5f68f7f http://www.barngeek.com/freeport-il-built-1915-80x60ft-l-shaped-very-large.html Very large barn Roof support beams are huge. Has partially fallen but over half is still standing. Also has old stone chimney on corner. Overhead view Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:46:21 GMT d8e03f04ef7543d6e812a22ecec81955 http://www.barngeek.com/hand-hewn-beams-many-sizes-bentley-michigan.html Blew over and in the process of being de-construction . 8x8 white oak 40' 30' 35' 25' 20' 6x6 Ash 25' 20' 30' 6x6 pine 20' 30' 5' knee braces 6x8 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:43:45 GMT 152174d6b18a593dd013948947189d33 http://www.barngeek.com/barn-wedding.html I am looking for a barn for a wedding. Wedding for 2014 and needs to be big enough to possibly fit up to 300 people. Also I am looking for one that is Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:39:50 GMT fb84fc7c471d28fa0549a2f594a5659e http://www.barngeek.com/recycling-old-tile-or-brick-barns.html 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 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:48:50 GMT 07f577bfdf81319735177c4a6e44d0e1 http://www.barngeek.com/coop-i-made-for-dave-and-trisha.html This is a coop I built for some friends. They are new to chickens and needed a predator proof coop in Maine. I used one inch rough cut hemlock for Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:21:58 GMT 8a6267642f439222b9cb16ce6a3ffc92 http://www.barngeek.com/new-chicken-home.html Thanks for the plans! I built a modified version of the Post and Beam coop (a foot wider in each direction, a foot taller) for my dozen or so girls. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:20:05 GMT e694fec425fe4453942721064a43ac22 http://www.barngeek.com/appalachian-timber-framebarn-conversion-50-x-80-johnson-city-tn.html 4,000 SF post and beam timber frame is in great condition and would be great for a timber frame home conversion. Built sometime in the late 1800s or Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:18:41 GMT a4d167ee44d3b294c249690148f3c790 http://www.barngeek.com/i-think-the-chickens-will-enjoy-their-new-hen-house.html Thank you so much for the awesome plans..... :-) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:52:38 GMT 645773b1d21f7c9ade951f304c71839d http://www.barngeek.com/how-to-price-tobacco-barns.html 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 Thu, 30 May 2013 23:56:49 GMT 3184a37a6bc2e5619740df941183080f http://www.barngeek.com/restoring-a-barn-contractor-needed.html 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 Tue, 28 May 2013 22:56:49 GMT 15a8dfed739bc9686309ad41d9b27594 http://www.barngeek.com/two-barns-in-prince-william-county-va.html These barns are adjacent to one another. The wood is weathered grey - not sure what kind of wood. The barns were probably built in the 1930s. One is about Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:58 GMT d34b648a3d360b2023827c24364b080a http://www.barngeek.com/marans-coop.html Just wanted to say thanks for the great plans. Here's a few photos of my coop. My Black Copper Marans Love it and so does my wife. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:21 GMT a0075bb1c4e316304e13d038c2df38b9 http://www.barngeek.com/12x12-hand-hewn-beams-shepherd-mi.html I have 15 - 20 beams that where salvaged from the Elevator in Shepherd MI they are currently at a farm 8 miles west of Shepherd. Some are 12x 12 square Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55:12 GMT 247051c1fd31b19715a783c251018dfb http://www.barngeek.com/old-barn-up-for-auction-to-be-removed-in-lexington-mi.html This is a very old barn .It is on a golf coarse and will be sold at pubic auction. It is to be removed with in 30 days of buying. you must have insurance Wed, 15 May 2013 13:46:55 GMT 1709544dddff44e93bee7fe8a267c1d2 http://www.barngeek.com/l-shape-barn-130-by-90-north-branch-michigan.html Very large old L shaped barn that measures approx. 130 by 90 on the two long sides, lots of material, roof is decent side boards are coming loose. Asking Tue, 14 May 2013 16:53:30 GMT c91ebbddadc9c2782ad46f82cfd503cb http://www.barngeek.com/steel-anchor-or-drain-in-dairy-barn.html 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 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:54:00 GMT 7f07fe4e8f8c087ec28ea774ad11fab3 http://www.barngeek.com/barn-scams.html 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 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:23:55 GMT 8241199f65102498b8d72e3d8137af66 http://www.barngeek.com/the-coop.html Having alot of fun building my coop with the help of my good friend Ken. We used old telephone pole cross arms for our legs and main beams across for Mon, 06 May 2013 15:36:40 GMT b5dd508f1293486d58ef62d981c6175f http://www.barngeek.com/wet-dog-chicken-coop.html We used the plans provided and increased the size to 6x8, and added a second door for easy cleaning. We also Mae the windows smaller and added a chicken Mon, 06 May 2013 13:36:25 GMT f4399557c717e9331f10022333f4be6f http://www.barngeek.com/hay-trolley-rafter-brackets.html 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 Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:07 GMT 1c9f001e1cb06e5bb72809c18065476d http://www.barngeek.com/custom-sizes-bent-spacing-lofts-and-cupolas.html I was looking to build a barn structure that is 28 x 46 with a second floor loft apartment for a care taker. I was looking a a gable design with a cupola. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:28:34 GMT 16b7ce63c969d69f825ad8a9291f88fd http://www.barngeek.com/the-girls-new-coop-.html When I told my husband we were getting chickens, he just groaned ... lol This is a first for both of us but they have been such fun and our granddaughter Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:10:23 GMT a0e50c4f1afe161c9613cad745b32fc8 http://www.barngeek.com/old-log-cabin-bethel-pa.html 30x32 hewn oak log house. This log house was originally two stories. We saved the top story as a rebuildable kit, and eliminated the bottom story due Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:29:22 GMT c745207372d2196e189b2da01ea9e18b http://www.barngeek.com/old-barn-wood-for-the-taking.html Barn built 1890's. Tin roof, weathered wood. Hand hewn beams. Free for the taking. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:17:12 GMT fec302552a2acc0657a37eef84251cda http://www.barngeek.com/how-to-find-stonemasons-and-timberframers-to-restore-a-1798-barn.html Hi, We want to historically preserve/restore a 1798 fieldstone and timber frame barn which is about 8 miles south of Gettysburg PA. Can you help me Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:32:57 GMT a60485fdd1a3b0694b1300fff2e858bb http://www.barngeek.com/36x48-4-stall-barn-tack-room-wash-bay-and-porch-surprise-az.html Let my dream barn be yours. Four Horse stalls, tack room, wash bay or feed room and porch. Sliding stall doors rear and front with v door. I had it custom Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:10:10 GMT 40365bf791c5804415a783f9b87c26ef http://www.barngeek.com/old-barn-roof-repair.html We live in central KS and have a 100 year old barn on the home place that need roof repair or it will eventually fall to the ground. Any one you can Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:21:03 GMT dc909defa602aabbbe3ff843ae4b3f2f http://www.barngeek.com/barn-wedding-reception.html Hello, I live in Cadillac, Michigan and am looking to rent a barn in the area for my wedding reception. Do you know of any farms or barns that are beautiful Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:52:23 GMT c9e63bbe94f39a7fdcbfcbd73f395550 http://www.barngeek.com/hay-trolley.html Looking for a working hay trolley and track system for my 42' wide barn. Hay grapple or bale fork would be a bonus. Have been looking on e-bay and craigslist Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:47:18 GMT 30232dd12c0b4c307e8d09cf7802e225 http://www.barngeek.com/40x60-barn.html BARN FOR SALE 40x60 Barn approx 20 feet high. Barn was built around 1940 The roof is tin. Floors are safe for tear down Lumber is oak Hardwood Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:33:23 GMT 3db01296905b82e79bf6d9f3cd0f883a http://www.barngeek.com/mikes-coop.html I based my coop off of the plans on this page. I changed it up a little & made the whole back side a door. I also made the sides of the nesting boxes Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:31:18 GMT fb8c38597fdbcf68f18dc0227fd92f5b http://www.barngeek.com/what-colors-are-best-for-windows-and-metal-roof-on-my-barn.html Hello: We are updating the exterior of our barn. There are living quarters on the 2nd floor of the gambrel barn and we are replacing two 38 x 50 windows. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:53:16 GMT 2b9ffc27e351815f5a121ba503939c84 http://www.barngeek.com/late-1800s-barn-for-sale-good-condition-75x36-2-stories.html This barn is in very good shape. It has a hay mow still used. It also has a grainery. The barn is used as a storage facility so it is upright and very Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:47:20 GMT 8d1d41cd39631f823ffe2ba881391a2d http://www.barngeek.com/irelands-chicken-sanctuary.html Me and my 9 year old daughter just finished our Chicken Sanctuary. She is very interested in chickens, so we constructed Ireland's Chicken Sanctuary. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:19:17 GMT f9082e46ca64d663defab52221efda12 http://www.barngeek.com/early-1900s-hemlock-barn-laurens-sc1.html Here are a few pics, I've got more if you need them...the barn is structurally in very solid condition, it was built in the early 1900's out of hemlock. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:15:30 GMT 279d71a9e13ff7fe015b368be5e41e24 http://www.barngeek.com/standing-1880s-60x60-gambrel-barn-near-findlay-ohio.html Barn has full hay mow with flooring,combination hand hewn and rough sawn beams not sure what type of wood. The beams are all good except one beam that Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:11:21 GMT 8bfe70830381b7d8241e243ba350dbfc http://www.barngeek.com/1935-56-x-32-gambrel-barn-rockford-illinois1.html This barns time has passed. It needs to be turned into something else. Main barn is 56 x 32, faded white/grey, wood shake roof. L section is 41 x 26, faded Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:10:00 GMT c5311b76dbb8dbb4a0cabee808879f88 http://www.barngeek.com/buying-a-barn.html I would like to have someone sell me an old barn and re-construct it on my property in Northern Illinois. I would like a 2 story with loft about 30 x 60. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:08:47 GMT 034d5f6bf74e35d9fb32b78fcc078672 http://www.barngeek.com/antique-30x42-timber-frame-schuylkill-haven-pa.html This old barn dates to the early 1900's. It still stands in Schuylkill Haven, PA. The beams are oak and are in great condition. It is divided into three Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:29:48 GMT 59c3c0862512778122030a825f74353c http://www.barngeek.com/1818-32x44-barn-professionally-dismantled-repaired-hunterdon-county-nj.html Typical heavy timbered New Jersey English barn, great visuals with large hand hewn oak beams, canted purlin system, and large 10x17 swing beam. The longest Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:47:41 GMT 0ba6c42c6be5d32887b075834aca3b9c http://www.barngeek.com/2-story-horse-barn-by-cedar-rapids-iowa.html 2 Story with upper story hay loft, built in 1920. 24 feet by 33 feet. 1/2 of 1x12 siding is 16 feet high, rest is 8 feet, all in fair condition. Tin roof. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:45:16 GMT 823bced94b5ec82e247bcfd1771a6a03 http://www.barngeek.com/45x40-old-barn-gore-va.html Old faded white with tin roofing. Built in the late 1800's by Mr. Braithwaite, first principal for the old Gainesboro School. All hand hewn lumber beam Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:47:23 GMT 17ffa0112f1e5c0f8f657ab9577a99f0 http://www.barngeek.com/saving-a-old-barn-that-is-close-to-a-100-years-old.html We have a barn on our property that we use for goats and turkeys and chickens. It is in need of a lot of work and we do not have the funds to do it. I Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:59:22 GMT a4c86408f3a550728a8f103eae10067c http://www.barngeek.com/terminology.html What is the correct term for the wood block used between the posts and the main girders in the basement of a typical bank barn? This piece is usually Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:45:46 GMT e83e18c93905838104259010c45de794 http://www.barngeek.com/early-1900s-hemlock-barn-laurens-sc.html Here are a few pics, I've got more if you need them...the barn is structurally in very solid condition, it was built in the early 1900's out of hemlock. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:34:46 GMT 31b8f7da793b1a29a7be9d7c5dce7d0e http://www.barngeek.com/can-i-use-different-species-of-timbers-from-my-own-property-in-my-barn.html I would like to build a barn based on your 30x50 plans. I have 22 acres of hardwoods and would like to cut my timbers and siding with a portable sawmill. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:04:54 GMT b5a5408029beeb2ee6718e260133ec98 http://www.barngeek.com/restoration-technologies-of-new-jersey.html We recycle, restore, and relocate old structures. Houses, barns, mills, sheds, etc. We care about their history and integrity and save complete structures Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:03:12 GMT 1ec503db62933f6350fae3c2b7bc077e http://www.barngeek.com/old-barn-needs-salvaging-st-joseph-michigan.html FIRST OF ALL, THE BARN WAS IN BAD SHAPE AND WIND LAST WEEK CAUSED ROOF TO CAVE IN. IT HAS OLD HAND HEWN BEAMS, NO NAILS, STILL STANDING. IT HAD A SMALL Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:27:13 GMT