Hyatt's Potato Shed Renovation

[pshyatt]

Hey guys, Ive been around here for a little bit and read and look at all of your stuff. There are some cool *** places here. Recently I have moved back onto the property that I grew up on and started making things functional along with updating to current times. I had a old cypress barn that my grandfather built in the 40's. It has stood its test of time but the roof on the loft area was started to collapse in some areas and was damaged from the last few hurricanes we have had down here over the years. So it was torn down.

The goal was to re-roof using as much of the remaining roof as possible to keep as much of it as I could. Because it would have been really expensive to go back with the traditional style loft would have been really expensive. I wanted to keep this on a fairly low budget. We decided to go with a 5 on 12 pitch roof with 24" centers and lats. Also sprung for new metal 26 gauge metal roof with rubber grommet screws.

Also we faced the front and the back section with remaining lumber from the tear down as well as used old tin from the roof to cover the outside.

I have also moved most of my stuff out of storage and started getting the inside back in order. Next will be lighting, wiring and proper placement of items.

Think it has a cool feeling to it...

 

[Alabama Mike]

That's an awesome space. Good on you for not tearing it down and building something new!

 

[pshyatt]

Thanks, I think it has a rustic cool feeling to it. I will also be taking that right wing down and building a new one. Ill get some more pics up as we make progress with it.

 

[Bib Overalls]

"was damaged from the last few hurricanes we have had down here"

So where is "down here."

Cypress is a forever wood. Lots of 100 year old cypress houses and out buildings around here and most are holding up fine. Biggest problem with them is that the old nails rust away. Back then people did not use cypress for it's rot and insect resistant qualities, they used it because it was readily available. Today, with the land cleared and drained the only cypress left is in residual swamps along the rivers and protected. So, save any cypress that you don't reuse. It will be there when you need it.

 

[matt_i]

Nice job rebuilding! It does have a great look. Extra cool that it has already been in the family for awhile

 

[pshyatt]

"was damaged from the last few hurricanes we have had down here"

So where is "down here."

Cypress is a forever wood. Lots of 100 year old cypress houses and out buildings around here and most are holding up fine. Biggest problem with them is that the old nails rust away. Back then people did not use cypress for it's rot and insect resistant qualities, they used it because it was readily available. Today, with the land cleared and drained the only cypress left is in residual swamps along the rivers and protected. So, save any cypress that you don't reuse. It will be there when you need it.

I'm in South Louisiana.