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A Farm of My Own:  New Barn Roof..finally!! *Updated Pics*  |
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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 Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 09:18:15 AM
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ETA: 01/15/2012 Finished Barn roof pictures:
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I wanted to show you the progress on our little farmette this week..my hubby has been doing barn repairs on our 100 year old barn this past year but we had been putting off the roof replacement due to the cost of $9,000 to replace it..but we finally bit the bullet this week and gave the contractor the go ahead to get started..here are before shots..it was rough in many areas...
Side where his shop will be, we had to get it dried in before finishing the inside. It was mostly dry but leaked in several areas.
Chicken Coop side..
Roof Corner
Progress Pictures
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It is looking so great, I am so glad we are finally getting it done. We also now have electricity run underground to the barn so it can be wired for lights. And three coats of oil paint so its should be good for another 100 years! *smile* Just had to share!
Pictures of him painting it this fall..
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´Michelle Farmgirl #85
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
Well behaved women rarely make history.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 09:27:31 AM
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The roof turned out just beautiful! Another barn saved. Yay!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 10:40:38 AM
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It is really beautiful! I know you will enjoy it for many years to come. It's so nice to see an old barn restored and get new life. |
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fabraholic4
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Jan
BURLINGAME
KS
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 12:04:15 PM
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The barn is beautiful!! Love the new roof and the fact that another old barn has been saved. Good job guys!!
Oh for the simple life: family, quilts, corgi's, horses, homemade everything. |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 2:13:16 PM
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What a GREAT barn! So awesome that your could save it! It looks wonderful!
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 5:03:11 PM
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How fabulous that you were able to save a hundred year old barn! Imagine the family that built it so long ago....could they have imagined you would be putting three coats of paint on it and a new roof so many years in the future!
The roof looks really good too. I am sure you are delighted to have it done : ) Congratulations!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 5:39:17 PM
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What a beautiful barn. Wish I were there to help y'all paint. Keep us posted. Final pictures, too.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 5:43:30 PM
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Beautiful Barn- Beautiful family who owns it!
I just love the fact as the other gals said that something so old is being taken care of today. If only the rest of the world could see the value in saving our country's historic buildings!
Thank you for preserving a piece of history and for sharing your beautiful barn with us!...
Drooling....:)
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2012 : 05:56:09 AM
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Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad to preserve that beautiful barn for many more years of use! It's definately been a labor of love.
The roof is finished..it's snowing here today but as soon as I can I will get out there and get some more pictures to share of the finished project! xo
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´Michelle Farmgirl #85
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
Well behaved women rarely make history.
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 06:23:55 AM
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I posted some new pictures in OP..we are so pleased with this contractor. He was an excellent builder and did a great job.
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´Michelle Farmgirl #85
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
Well behaved women rarely make history.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 6:21:21 PM
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That is a beautiful barn. And it will last another 100 years now, Now to fill it up with hay and critters!!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 6:42:04 PM
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Beautiful! We have to repaint our barn this spring (part of our FHA loan requirements) so its fun to see your pictures. I know it will need a new roof eventually so it was nice to see the pictures of your process! Congrats! :)
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Everyone else is already taken.
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