I have an unusual question..I just took delivery on pine barn siding that has a “V” cut in the center and on the ends of an 8″ wide board. This gives the appearance of boards that are about 3″ wide. My wife feels this is not in keeping with the “real look” of old barns. She did not want the xtra “V” in the center. So is the thinner look barn siding in keeping with older styles or not?
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All good advice is local; at least put a location in your profile, as regional styles differ - how old is this barn? (also a consideration on style)
You know, when you guys tell people to update their profile, you should probably tell them HOW. I long ago clicked on Update Profile (seems logical, right?) and all I got was questions about whether or not I want spam from Taunton. It wasn't until I saw a post from someone who mentioned that there are TWO profiles, and that to see the profile you click on the poster's name, that I found out how to put my geographic location in.It's not at all obvious.I clicked on my own name from a post I had previously made, and I was able to enter the other information. I have no idea if there is a way to do it before you've posted anything.
click your screen name, update profile :)
I see that type siding on barns here in Ohio that were more upscale than utility barns. Horse barns and dairy barns, some hay barns, chicken barns. Usually had cupolas and windows with trim on the barn too and usually with a very nice farmhouse. Sometimes with a slate roof with a date or name woven in on the barn.
Less prosperous farmers had some rough cut boards nailed up on crude, but sometimes large structures. Green acres house too.
Sometimes the rough cut held up better since it frequently was hardwood. One large barn was sided with wide plank black walnut. Lasted almost 200 years, but was almost worn through, not much rot, but many old forged nails were rusted out. Owner resided it with walnut again, but I dont think it is the same quality lumber. Definately was not furniture grade wood.