Barns evoke a sense of tradition and security, of closeness to the land and to the people who built them.
This section looks at a variety of issues associated with historic barns.
- Researching the Architectural Style of Barn Doors
Barn doors simply make the barn. Review the architectural styles of barn doors before choosing one for your property. - Replacing an historic wooden barn roof
Park crews rehab historic Pennsylvania barn -- shingle by shingle - Historic Detailing and Replacing Roofs
Detailing and installation techniques - Common types of American barns
We look at Dutch barns, crib barns, round barns and more. - How to maintain, preserve or repair older barns
Before working on your old barn, study it thoroughly to understand its history and needs. - Using old barns as housing
Barns as houses aren't new; but converting one is a radical step. - Barns: Additional resources
From the National Park Service, here are pointers to additional information about old barns - Barns: Personal Reflections
Reminiscing about childhood hours in a grandfather's barn - The Preservation of Historic Barns
Barns evoke a sense of tradition and security, of closeness to the land and to the people who built them.
