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Originally Posted by kach22i
Does the barn still smell a little like tobacco on a really hot day?
One of my favorite books on converting barns into living spaces shows a new independent building built within an existing old barn. The contrast is really striking and very pleasing to the eye. I'll scan some images if interested.
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Wow, George, I hadn't thought of that. No animals, just tobacco. On a hot day, at ground level there is an old barn smell (stupid I know, but that is what it smells like). Not exactly a tobacco smell.
On of the thoughts I had was exactly what you mentioned: Create a iron skeleton inside the barn for the office/apartment (no more than 700 sf inside, with a deck overlooking the Potomac outside. The scan(s) would be much appreciated or I can order the book if recommend doing so. My email is
paul.morgan@tacticalsystemsengineering.com
Again, thanks.
Milt: Here is a Google shot of the mid 1/3 of the farm:
The rental house is gone.
My next, not difficult plan, is to add a shed row on the back of the shop/equipment shed for trailer (four) storage.
Other than that, as you look down, the tough parts are either reworking the TB or stable, or adding a new structure adjacent to either.
It is worth noting that the stable sits on the highest point on the farm and gets excellent breezes.