Below
are the things we look for and consider to perform a free barn removal.
Barn location: closest to us here in Fenton, MI 48418, or
a preferred professional.
Size
excluding foundation: Not so tall we cannot reach the top.
Foundation height: Shorter foundations.
Age of barn: We are looking
for older barns with hand-hewn beams and wide plank siding.
Structural condition: Safe enough to dismantle without falling and the less rot the
better.
Structural framing:
Hand hewn beams preferred.
Structural
framing species: Oak or white pine preferred.
Shingle material: One layer corrugated tin preferred.
Siding material: Wide plank square edge preferred.
Siding color: Weathered gray
preferred.
Silos:
Sometimes we can burn inside the silos. Other times they are just in the way.
Burning allowed: Hopefully allowed or we have to leave the pile or charge to haul
off.
Township:
Rural townships are more lenient.
Electricity
available: We need electricity unhooked from the barn but close enough to use.
Terrain around barn: Flat with no obstacles preferred.
Large bundle area: The more
space the better.
Semi access: Possible
a semi truck will need to access the site.
Additional details: All these items including supply and demand are taken into consideration
when determining whether a specific barn can be dismantled for free. Each barn is unique and may have special circumstances
that make it of value to us. So please fill out a request so we may consider your barn for removal.
