The South side of the building is the weather side and has received the brunt of the dsamage over the past 100 years. Here the top plate, a 6x8 beam, was damaged by years of water running down the roof structure where the roof was damaged.
We braced everything temporarily and lifted that section of the building supported by the beam. Then we surgically removed the rotted section and replaced it with new material and provided support to hold everything in place.
Now that all the structural damage has been repaired we are moving on to replacing the floor on the first floor. Aaron has started pulling the damaged flooring and after the holidays we will begin to replace it with 6" tongue and groove. We are all very anxious to get the floor down. Not only will we finally be able to begin to safely use the barn, but now we can have a barn party inside!!!
We have set aside enough money to complete the ground floor this year and will really push to get the loft finished next winter. After that it is doors and windows. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel; after three years this project is still keeping us entertained.
