saving barn beams

[gbfan10]

i'm removing a hay loft from my old shed to raise the ceiling to 12 feet. Had an engineer assist with everything so I am good to remove this structure wise. I want to save the 6x6 beam that runs horizontal. Currently the vertical beam is fitted inside the horizontal beam and held in place with wooden pegs. Any ideas on how to preserve this?

maybe I should just cut the vertical post off flush?
The span is about 20'

 

[Higgins]

i'm removing a hay loft from my old shed to raise the ceiling to 12 feet. Had an engineer assist with everything so I am good to remove this structure wise. I want to save the 6x6 beam that runs horizontal. Currently the vertical beam is fitted inside the horizontal beam and held in place with wooden pegs. Any ideas on how to preserve this?

maybe I should just cut the vertical post off flush?
The span is about 20'

If your going to take the wood peg out, then what are you going to do?

I'd suggest getting a long blade and use a Saw Z and cut the vertical post off. Make sure you have the post tethered to a high lift, moble crane or some other device so you don't get flattened out!

 

[gbfan10]

I was going to leave the pegs in. I think I will just cut it off flush like you were saying I love the old craftsmanship used.

I will be using a skid to help hold it up.

 

[ScottsGT]

Ever watch Barnwood Builders? Just drive them back out with a 1/2” extension if they are the all the way through type. If not, you can drill them out.

 

[nutjob]

May want to consider cutting the vertical beam about 1" or so below the other. This will prevent any saw blade "damage" to the horizontal beam. Once down and on the bench you can figured out the best method to remove the remaining beam.

Kevin

 

[strutaeng]

If you are going to reuse the mortise and tenon try to drive out the pegs. If that doesn't work work, just drill them out.

Some Craftsmen used "drawbore" technique, where the hole of the tenon was offset slightly to draw the joint tight as the pin was driven. If so, removing the pin is going to be challenging. But drilling the out you can use a slightly larger dowel if need be.

 

[yeldogt]

Don't cut it !

What are you going to do with the vertical post?

you should be able to drive out the peg

 

[Kaizen]

Cut the vertical post at the floor so you have enough room to drop the tenon down out of the mortise. Probably just jam a 2x under the horizontal to keep it from deflecting. Pegs will punch right out. Gonna be a lot of dirt in there. Highly recommend finishing the beams and sealing right away. Having them in the ground will be a bug magnet. Don’t underestimate the work to take all those nails out


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