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Some work was done on the barn this weekend. Indian summer was helpful. In the first picture also a glimpse of the brand new fence. Removed the frame members on the roof that needs to be replaced. I now have the choice to dismantle the rest and make it easier to dig. Probably should.

A little bit. It’s 25cm height difference, or about 10 inches.

Some pics from today. Frame and half the roof left. Next stage involves some digging. To what extent i’ll decide when all of existing foundations are uncovered. The frame is 50% ok, some members needs replacement. A reinforcement is also needed due to a heavier roof. Theoretically it can be...

Some of the other stuff hidden under the floor. A heap of scrap: An old wheelbarrow, without wheel I doubt this cigarette brand would be accepted today🤔 Old agricultural implements on display

Some progress in the weekend. Removed the corrugated metal sheet roof. Underneath was traces of an older tiled roof. Small fragments of red tiles. So I’m on the right track! Oops, I spot a hole.. Well, the roof is coming down all together. A tiled roof is a lot heavier, and snow will stay...

Thanks for the interesting information on the oil can. 1960++ sounds reasonable, regarding the condition. It was found near the edge of the floor, so it was possibly thrown under with some other metal trash at the time. I found some newspaper pages from 1936 buried further under, so the floor is...

Good question. I’ve not been able to find detailed information about the early residents here yet. Some kind of vehicle was present, but no idea what kind. The barn gives no clues, there might have been able to park a small car in here, most likely not. And cars were not that common among...

I still find interesting stuff hidden. When opening the floor a lot of trash appeared, but this little gem was also hiding in the dust. Love it.

When the frame was uncovered, I could observe that the condition really wasn’t so bad. I initially thought it was a write-off, but no. So I now have the option of keeping it as original as possible. It might be worth the effort. Closeup of corner: New foundations, straighten up, reinforcing...

Time for an update. Project is not on schedule, and it will remain so. I’m ok with it. The building permit was more difficult then expected. Short version, I will need a geologist. That delays the project with months, and makes it more expensive. A decision was neccesary. I’ll keep the original...

Some progress outside. Uncovering the west side of the barn. It has been used for storage of old materials, firewood and about 400 roof tiles. A closer inspection of the foundations. Not quite how we would do it today, but it’s been here for a 100 years, so maybe not as bad as it looks...

Easter holiday, and really looking forward to some days off. Maybe get some work done at home. Weather is ok, and the snow is slowly melting away. Outside: tidy up the pile of wood, pallets and roof tiles stored there. That’s the easy job. Inside: 100 years of dust and stuff to be cleaned...

Welcome! And please post some sketches when You have them ready 😊

The separation exists, sort of. But needs a total renovation. The rest: You got it 😊

Sorry. It's easy to get confused as the drawings doesn't show the surroundings. I'll try to clear things up: The drawings show the build as I plan it to be when finished. This will be the side facing the house: The white / stone end of the building will be new, the rest renovated. All doors...

The property deserves a careful approach, and I think the barn should look like it was always there. Traditional colors are red with white trim. I haven’t decided about the roof yet, but same roof tiles as the house is an option. The different elevation might be because they kept livestock, and...

Thank You, Dan. I’m very much a native Norwegian. But in my childhood I was lucky to experience a year in New York, when my mother got a scholarship at a university there. So I do have a connection to the USA. Most norwegians speak english very well though. Exterior «before» pictures from today...

Of course! I really like these windows. They are made by a local carpentry workshop. True to the century-old style. A couple of exterior photos and one from inside, taken today. Winter is reluctant to leave🥶

Thank You. I should be a bit careful to answer here. I dont think I’ve estimated a correct timeline for any of my home projects, ever. And since this is a tight budget, I’ll be doing most of the work myself. My job also keeps me away from home for periods of time. But the plan is: It looks...

Oh yes. There is room enough for a small forest if we want. But first this project😊