Question 1

Do you delivery out of state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can arrange for shipment to your location.

Question 2

How long have you been dismanteling barns?

Accepted Answer

Over 25 Years.

Question 3

Do you carry insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 4

Do you furnish a written proposal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide a proposal for each project on an individual basis.

Question 5

How are payments structured?

Accepted Answer

Payments are based on each individual project and scheduled per each phase.  
Proposals are provided prior to start of project.

Question 6

What is the difference between hand-hewn and sawn timber?

Accepted Answer

Hand-hewn timber are squared with a broad axe and adze and are rough with uneven surface. They have irregular ??? marks, prior to saw mills hand hewing is how timber were made square. 
 
Sawn timber are generally smoother in appearance. They show either vertical or circular saw marks. Straight marks indicate early saw mill or pit sawn, circular marks indicate later saw mills.

Question 7

Do you do barn removal and cleanup?

Accepted Answer

Yes, proposal is based on each individual structure.

Question 8

What species of wood do you find in old barns?

Accepted Answer

Oak and Hemlock are the most popular in our region. However, we do come across Chestnut, Walnut, Poplar, and Pine on occassion.

Question 9

Do you buy barns?

Accepted Answer

Yes, occassionally if it is in excellent condition and has a desirable look and layout.

Question 10

Do you sell historic barn frames as new homes or venue buildings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we supply and erect many timber frames for many different uses such as barn homes, additions, garages, pool houses, event spaces, shops, man caves, she sheds, guest houses , studios and vacation homes.

Question 11

Do you reassemble your barn frames?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we reassemble the timber frames. We can also reassemble timber frames dismantled by othes or new timber frames cut by others.

Question 12

Do you sell your reclaimed wood for retail?

Accepted Answer

Please visit www.ratreasures.com to see our selection of reclaimed wood and other architectural salvaged items.

Question 13

How can I found out if my barn is restorable?

Accepted Answer

We provide evaluations of historic structures. Please contact us for your specific needs.

Question 14

What other services do you provide?

Accepted Answer

We perform historic restoration and preservation of buildings prior to 1900.

Question 15

What are your prices?

Accepted Answer

Depending on age, size of beams, type of beams and condition.
Prices range anywhere between 80k to 120k including frame dismantlement, repair & re-assembly on your site foundation and deck. Roofing and siding is additional expense with many variation.
 
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