Reclaimed planks, siding and beams are in high demand due to the current building trends for rustic design and construction.
Online sites like this one have set America a blaze for reclaimed wood and the thousands of possibilities of uses.
Most building slated for deconstruction have been family owned for over 100 years. These families would love to see the old building repurposed.
They can remember stories from Grandpa and Grandma about the raising of these magnificent structures. Unfortunately after years of neglect the building needs to come down. Nothing worse than a grand old Dairy barn rotting and decaying in the mud. Most want something good to happen to the buildings (repurpose the wood) more than any money they may receive for it.
It will take several weeks–possibly months to attract an interested buyer. Factors include; selling the barn wood, species of wood, general condition and location. Lots of folks think these old barns are worth thousands of dollars. Not often is this the case. If you can find a reputable company to deconstruct and clean up your site, you have done well. All too often you get a Mom and Pop operation that just doesn’t seem to make any progress.
These as well as many other factors affect the value of any structure to be torn down. Is it standing or fallen, roof condition, safety, etc. Can equipment be moved around the site. Tin roof or Shingle? Is the building filled with a hundred years of junk? Has the electricity been disconnected? Are there any hazardous materials in or around the building?
Well here is what you have been waiting for- what is my barn worth? Prices vary, but most standing farm buildings are valued in the $250 to $1,500 price range for salvage. Some may be worth more if they contain a large amount of rare lumber, such as American Chestnut. Some barns have historic value- which may increase the value.
Very seldom are these structures taken down and rebuilt at another location. Most are repurposed and live another day. I recommend sooner rather than late. Do any of these photos look familiar to you?
