My Barn..... Finally !!!

[scott_vt]

Good Evenin Guys,
Not too much to report on at this point, other than some trim work going up !

I believe some windows went in today, then the entry doors, and hopefully the garage doors will go in within the next week or so....

So just some trim pics on the overhangs, and some bonus shots of Kathleens perenial garden !

BTW the upstairs room is really quite large, and I think it will work out well for what we have planned ! :thumbsup:

 

[dave1949]

Wooo Hoooo Scotty, looks good. The perenial garden is nice too. Used to have a similar rock-walled garden. The chipmunks had to be thinned out now and then, but it is hard to beat the look of natural stone once it has been out in the weather for a few years.

So, your upper level looks to be about 10' wide, that is useful space. When you get older and bored you can paint a shuffleboard court on it Those look like nice trusses too.

Dave.

 

[scott_vt]

Wooo Hoooo Scotty, looks good.

So, your upper level looks to be about 10' wide, that is useful space. When you get older and bored you can paint a shuffleboard court on it Those look like nice trusses too.

Dave.

Good Evenin Dave,
Thanks, havent even thought along those lines yst !

 

[jayste]

Scotty, very nice! I do like the loft area. What are your plans for it? That looks like a great place to be living "full time"!:thumbsup: Good job.

 

[EddieWalker]

Looks AMAZING Scotty!!!

Congrats on your progress so far and in how well thought out your plan was.

Eddie

 

[jinman]

Great progress Scotty! It really has come together quickly. Kathleen's garden looks beautiful as usual. You are really dressin' the place up nicely.:thumbsup:

 

[scott_vt]

Good Afternoon Jay, Eddie and Jim,
Thanks for the comments !

I have some updated door and window shots, and other than the back stairs and the garage doors needing the install we are just about there for this year, since the money has run out and actually I still need to come up with a few thousand !

But on the bright side Im very pleased with the way it came out and its overall appearance !

Anybody have any exterior lighting suggestions for the front side with the garage doors ?

 

[dave1949]

Good Afternoon Jay, Eddie and Jim,
Thanks for the comments !

I have some updated door and window shots, and other than the back stairs and the garage doors needing the install we are just about there for this year, since the money has run out and actually I still need to come up with a few thousand !

But on the bright side Im very pleased with the way it came out and its overall appearance !

Anybody have any exterior lighting suggestions for the front side with the garage doors ?

Maybe a double flood light fixture between the overhead doors and single above the man door? I would consider putting a light switch outside next to your man door. If you go out to your building in the dark, flip the light on, then get the door open.
Dave.

 

[ol'oilburner]

That's a really nice shop/garage building you built. Have you considered a recessed style pot light in the soffit across the front, they would give a nice even amount of light across the entire front and they would also help illuminate the face of the building, you dont want hide those good looks.

 

[wmonroe]

Great looking shop/garage. I like the big windows in the attic, that should allow plenty of light in.

 

[Hawghauler]

All your pictures make me homesick for Vermont. Grew up there, but migrated to Idaho for a midlife crisis. Who knows, maybe someday I'll return. Very nice shop.

 

[crazyal]

Love the Vermont country life but not so crazy about the politics (not the place though).

 

[Hawghauler]

Love the Vermont country life but not so crazy about the politics (not the place though).

That is one of reasons I moved to Idaho. Better hunting and fishing, and more responsible state government. Idaho's wildlife has not been tamed and the biking is amazing. Bigger mountains and rivers.

 

[3RRL]

Holy mackerel Scotty, I missed TBN a while and now you're done with your barn!
Wow, you sure knocked out the progress quickly. It is truly a great looking barn.
Congratulations man!
Rob-

 

[czechsonofagun]

Good Afternoon Jay, Eddie and Jim,
Thanks for the comments !

I have some updated door and window shots, and other than the back stairs and the garage doors needing the install we are just about there for this year, since the money has run out and actually I still need to come up with a few thousand !

But on the bright side Im very pleased with the way it came out and its overall appearance !

Anybody have any exterior lighting suggestions for the front side with the garage doors ?

It sure is a pretty barn!

 

[scott_vt]

Good Afternoon Art, Al, Rob and Prokop,
Thanks for the comments guys !

The back stair way and landing is getting done now, and hopefully the garage doors will get installed this next week,,,

Im looking foward to pullin the old Massey in there for the first time, and being able to sit over on the porch and look over at the barn...

I guess Im gonna have to do my lookin durring the day because there isnt any money for electricity this year !

Hey we had a pretty good run at this thing even though the weather wasnt cooperating too well...

A few more pics to come, then we will reactivate this thread next year, or start a new one for the wiring and insulation,,,

 

[crazyal]

Enjoy the barn. It looks like it'll serve you well.

 

[Cretebaby]

your barn looks really great.:thumbsup:

 

[scott_vt]

Enjoy the barn. It looks like it'll serve you well.

Good Mornin Al & Cretebaby,
Thanks Al, hope you got that nail gun of yours poppin durrin this dry spell !

The stairs are starting to go up ! I went with temp blocks under the outer posts, until I can put in some concrete, hopefully before winter...

Right now Im not up to any diggin.... I pulled out my back dragging up my old hot water heater out of the basement ! So digging is not on the top of my list at the moment !

 

[wmonroe]

You have made impressive progress with the barn. It shows a nice attention to detail with the way you doing everything.
Good luck getting you back healed up.