Looks interesting.
Here is a short story, kind of food for thought.
A builder I know knocked down a small cottage on a lake. The foundation and crawl space used several large beams, some of them charred.
A history search revealed that at one time a lodge across the lake from the 1880's burned down ( in 1920-ish). The locals dragged timber across the ice and reused the wood for new construction.
He re-used this same wood to make a "post and beam style" surround on his fireplace. It also served as trim, stair ballesters and guard rails in the loft of the new house.
He has old photos of the lodge all the around the house. People used to get there by trolly from Jackson Michigan. One would think that a little history will add value to the house.
Recycle - reuse.
