Historic 1880's Bank Barn Restoration
Dickerson, MarylandThis historic barn is one of many that we have helped preserve which were constructed in the 19th century by a Mr. Hilton -- a prominant framer who's barns still stand throughout Frederick Co. and the surrounding area. The techniques and design choices still evident in the barn frame act as a signature of the builder. Using in-kind materials, construction techniques, and repairs which match the work Mr. Hilton did is part of our preservation philosophy.
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Barnyard Side Before Construction |
Frame Stripped Bare -- Repairs Begin |
Parlor Level Cribbing to Support Summer Beams And Floor |
Cribbing In Parlor Level Supports Summer Beams and Floor Framing During Repairs |
Wall Plate Replacement |
Barn Bridge Wing Wall Relaid |
Partition 4 Frame Repairs |
New Stone Piers Support Parlor Posts |
Frame Repairs Under Way |
Frame Repairs Under Way |
Repointing Stone Foundation |
New Rafters and Skip Sheathing |
New Line of Posts In Front of Original Forebay Wall Help Support Partition 4 |
When Joinery Has Failed But the Timber is Still Sound, We Sometimes Use Historically Sensitive Metal Repairs Such as These Straps |
Tie Beam Splices and Straps |
Finishing Ridge Seam |
Frame Repairs |
Roof Complete |
New Posts Supporting Parition 2 |
New Parlor Level Louverd Window |
New Douglas Fir Siding Being Installed |
Gable Siding and Louvers Complete |
Gable Siding and Louvers Interior |
Siding Almost Complete |
New Parlor Level Stairs |
Livestock Back Home in the Parlor |
New Parlor Level Dutch Door |
Interior View of Roof Framing with Pea Hen |
Interior Finished View |
In the Barnyard -- New Doors, Posts, Louvers, and Siding |
New Parlor Barred Window Installed |
Finished View of South Gable End |
New Barn Bridge Doors and Concrete Apron |
Completed View of Barnyard and Forebay |
New Straw Doors, Fir Siding, and Repointed Stonework |
Completed Barn Restoration |
