Convert Old House to Barn
bob91750
9 years ago
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9 years agojkliveng
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Comments (5)You have an excellent opportunity to really do some amazing things. I would strongly suggest looking towards lower temperature radiators such as Jaga, Multiaqua and radiant in- floor rather than Runtal. The reason being that these lower temperature products require water temperatures of 110ðF or less, Runtal may require a water temperature of 180ðF. Having to heat water an additional 70ðF is quite significant - especially as energy prices rise. Installing a geothermal heat pump instead of a gas, oil, or electric boiler will save even more - much more! Geothermal will result not only in energy savings but also affords the opportunity to integrate hydronic radiant (central) cooling without ever having to install ducts, unless an HRV or ERV is required. Energy savings of as much as 80% are not unheard of, compared to conventional technologies. I would strongly suggest getting estimates for the most advances radiant heating (& cooling) techniques available; including Soya based polyurethane spray foam insulation and do an analysis of life cycle costs including projected energy costs. The cost differential of going the distance may well be worth the extra investment, particularly if it can be rolled into a mortgage. This will be the most expensive choice up front, but it may also be the lowest cost over time with the biggest payback when you cash out and sell. SR...See MoreAdvice please for old houses with old barns
Comments (24)I think if you can save your barn, you should try. It's sad to see barns go. We bought our farm 5 years ago, and have a barn, corn crib, and a few other outbuilding. We are also restoring the house, so we haven't done much to the barn, except tearing down a metal building that the PO attached to the back. The rain was rotting the barn siding where the roof of this nasty metal barn met the old barn. Our barn has good bones, but the skin is just horrible, because the PO just let it go. :( We have to do things ourselves, so my husband just took down a barn that was gorgeous, but the owners (big time farmers) wanted it off this piece of vacant land due to the taxes! :( It made me sick, but luckily, my husband was the one to take it down. He salvaged the siding, and beams and other pieces, and we will use the siding to replace the siding on our barn. I want the barn to remain wood, so this works great. My fil also wanted his gorgeous barn down about 8 years ago, and my dh did that too and kept all the wood. The farmer that owned the barn that my dh just took down, also has 1 more and possibly 2 more that he wants gone, so we are really lucky there. He also has a gorgeous old home with curved top windows and awesome trim, that is need of some repair, that he wants to tear down!! It just makes me sick! Anyway, is there any possible way that you could find a barn to take down and use the wood from that to fix anything on your siding? Then, you will just have to worry about the roof. Good luck with your decision. I'd try everything possible to save your barn though if you can!...See MoreConvert warehouse into barn? How?
Comments (10)It wouldn't have to be a gambrel but yes, the roof line, shallow pitch and the oversize, overhead door make it read industrial instead of quaint. Generally money can fix or change just about anything and I'm sure that's the case here but how much you'd have to throw at it to make that happen is the question. If you have a use for the structure then I'd start small - paint the overhead door and the white trim around it to match the siding so it doesn't stick out. Landscape the heck out of it around the perimeter with old fashion shrubbery that has a loose, flowy structure - like Bridal Wreath if that grows in your location. Put up trellises and plant flowing vines to climb. Think about building a really beefy pergola in front of the overhead door, structured in such a way that the operation of the door isn't compromised, but keep the height slightly above normal garage door height - a visual trick to bring the eyes down to a more human scale. Hopefully you don't need the full height of that door opening or it won't work. Something like this...See MoreRyan Cooper
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