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Frames, Modification Frame Relocation |
Little Compton, RI
Barn-Home Conversion
Selected A/D June 2008





Barn Conversions
Antique barn to home conversions are now
becoming a new trend, giving these magnificent old barns a second chance at
life. We can modify these frames to your specific needs; whether they are
turned into homes, workshops, or restaurants, each frame is fully examined by a
barnwright or licensed structural engineer prior to delivery. We offer our
contracting services worldwide, and promise both the frame and the client
receive our full undivided attention, making your project a complete success.
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts fulfilling a dream come true. |
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![]() This c.1870's rare timber frame monitor barn moved from Ontario, Canada to Truro, MA. Makes a wonderful barn to guest and workshop quarters. |
![]() Barn underwent full modification to accommodate client specifications. Old barn relocated to Cape Cod area fits well with existing 17th & 18th century homes. |
![]() Old barn frames offer warm and stunning view of craftsmanship done long ago. Old barn conversions can be found in many other uses. |
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Martha's Vineyard Island, Massachusetts Old hay storage barn from farmland to Island's summer spot. |
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![]() This c.1859 hay barn was moved from Upstate New York to Chappaquiddick Island to become a dream summer home. It was an interesting trip, needing both large and small ferries to bring this barn onto the island. |
![]() This barn underwent several major modifications and restoration works. We have a CSL on board which is required by state of MA when doing any type of construction or remodeling. |
![]() Barn's overall height has been lowered by shortening the posts on the first floor, as well as shortening the queen posts on the second floor to meet town's building code.
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Chesterfield, Missouri Large Oak Ohio barn saved from demolition |
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![]() This c.1860's Ohio barn moved just outside the St. Louis area. Barn once moved as a whole during the 1920's over a mile across fields and ditches by means of rollers and cribbing. |
![]() Our barns often sit on new stone foundations, and crucial outside dimensions are measured at barn's tie beam and rafter plates prior to dismantling, ensuring accurate foundation. |
![]() Most of our barns get new sheathings using traditional wide pine boards and using traditional cut nails that are still being made today.
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Bedford, New York Old Ohio barn makes long trip to replace long lost barn for old New York home not far from NYC. |
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This c.1865 threshing hay barn with hewn oak timbers gets a second chance at life as a garage and workshop area. |
![]() Barn underwent major downsizing to replace original barn size. Massive 10" hewn oak beams found in good condition. |
![]() Old barn can get re-sheathed using old barn boards installed over a new exterior shell.
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Little Compton, Rhodes Island Old barn make journey to Newport, RI area for summer home. |
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![]() Old c.1840's Canadian hay barn found new home some 600 miles from original site. Old barn timbers are properly de-nailed and clean prior to delivery.
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![]() Stress skin panel works well on old barns. It is highly recommended that roof panels get installed vertically so to transfer heavy loads onto roof purlins and rafter plates. |
![]() This barn to home conversion was published in Architectural Digest in their June 2008 issue. Barn's front exterior wall was constructed of local field stones which gives a traditional, Pennsylvania barn look. |