Repairing T1-11 Siding

The back of the cool down shed needed new T1-11 siding added to the lower half. A chalk line was snapped level and centered on an internal 2" X 4' board where "Z Flashing" was used to marry the new boards without future water issues. After a 1" X 4" guide board was nailed along the chalk line, a skill saw with the guard up and set the depth of existing T1-11 etc. made an exact cut to fit the flashing snug so no caulk was needed. Nails were 2 1/2" galvanized round-head; new wood and flashing came from Home Depot for $80.00. It will look just right after painting and new corner boards are added.

 

Painting The Tractor Shed

The tractor shed here is close to the house making it terrific for storing and splitting wood for the wood stove. It is newly painted Benjamin Moore "White Dove" Arborcoat solid acrylic stain after power washing, in the first picture. This shed is large enough for a splitting stump, two wheelbarrows and wood stacks on either wall. Two windows on the East side provide extra light and the open doorways easy access.

Quick Barn Repairs

I bought rough sawn one side 1" X 12" pine boards to rip for  new window and corner trim on the West side of this barn. They were quickly stained white on all sides in the morning and ready to install in the afternoon. Christian is using lead sheeting to patch small gaps in the T1-11 siding where it has worn beyond the flashing. After red paint it all looks lovely!

Restoring A Newer Barn

The newer five stall large horse barn here was built around 1980 with nice jalousie windows, large sliding doors, heavy wood and iron bar stalls; and T1-11 exterior siding. We are now staining all of the rough exterior 1" X 3" trim "White Dove" by Benjamin Moore and finished trim will be painted a low-luster exterior oil base "White Dove" paint. The siding is acrylic stained Arborcoat "Redwood Cedar" by Benjamin Moore and the tractor barn in front of it will be stained all "White Dove".
Initial photos are early re-roofing shots which clearly show the interior. Below is a current exterior shot. 

The front of the barn has some new fascia boards and paint after power washing, a new glass tack room door installed, and a vintage French farmhouse light next to it (bottom light in photo).

This barn has served as a storage and workplace while restoring the main house here. The new roof installation was our first project after purchasing the farm since it was raining into the tack room and interior some. Clear toofing panels along the ridge cap conserve the need for lights.