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| roanrider - 2014-09-22 6:30 PM
sodapop - 2014-09-22 6:59 PM
You may have already explained this. How is it insulated? I know you have the heated floors.
The original building was a cement block building. On the exterior there's a layer of insulation between the cement blocks and the barn wood siding. On the interior they built 2 x 4 stud walls next to the cement blocks and put a layer of insulated between the cement blocks and the drywall so we have insulation on the interior and exterior on most walls. We live out in the open and the wind rips through here so we needed/wanted extra insulation.
We left the original roof on the barn and built a new roof system on top of it. And that's my husband standing on the roof scaring the bejesis out of me.
Such a great place! |
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| Arkiecanchaser - 2014-09-22 10:56 PM
Stunning! If you wanted to, you could go into business designing barn homes! I'd hire you!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I dont need any ole Like button to tell you how much I like your beautiful home, I love it  |
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You should start a blog and do step by step of some of the projects you have done on your home. I would follow, for sure! |
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Location: Stephenville, TX | Bumping this thread up because 1) it's amazing...and 2) curious if Roan Rider has any new insights after living in the house for a while.
And if you have a pinterest account, I'd LOVE to follow you!
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| Running Roan - 2015-08-03 2:07 PM
Bumping this thread up because 1) it's amazing...and 2) curious if Roan Rider has any new insights after living in the house for a while.
And if you have a pinterest account, I'd LOVE to follow you!
We found out we LOVE LOVE LOVE the in-floor heat. It is a very cozy, even heat. Hard to describe but almost everyone that comes inside in the winter comments on it. More expensive than forced air but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
I put outlets everywhere. And by everywhere I mean the electrician was poking fun of me for wanting so many plugs. I have them up on the shelf in the living room, on top of a few beams, everywhere along the walls, etc. I love to decorate during the holidays (or anytime really) and don't like extension cords. Our outlets are tied to a switch so no unplugging for me.
Glad we went with less kitchen cabinets (very expensive) and put in a large pantry. Saved tons of money and have more than enough room.
Still love our closets with the slat wall. Makes laundry so much faster.
One thing we don't love is the color of the cement floor. It isn't what we asked for (wanted a marbled look, not splotchy) and the color shows every piece is dirt, dust, footprint imaginable. We have a tan/blue combo in our laundry room and it's awesome. We've lived here for 1.5 years and have yet to mop it. Probably shouldn't admit to that but it shows nothing!  |
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| roanrider - 2014-05-15 9:16 AM
During construction...
Hanging the windmill ceiling fan.
Pic called Officeb is before, Officea is after.
Pantrybb is before, pantry is after (or mid-way through).
Looooove this!
How did you do your windmill ceiling fan? What kind of motor did you use? |
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| this is FANTASTIC!!!! I have always always wanted to turn our barn into living quarters and your photos are so incredibly inspirational...my house is 165 years old and I said it would be easier and more cost effective to start with raw space than fix all the stuff in the house...thank you for sharing this |
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| Thought I'd share some more exterior pictures now that the landscaping is starting to grow.
Added a fun fact of the day. The white "strips" on the roof are tin panels that stayed in the vinegar longer. They will be first to rust. You can see some rust coming through. The white isn't quite as pronounced in person as it shows on the picture.
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| wild_west - 2015-08-03 4:40 PM
roanrider - 2014-05-15 9:16 AM
During construction...
Hanging the windmill ceiling fan.
Pic called Officeb is before, Officea is after.
Pantrybb is before, pantry is after (or mid-way through).
Looooove this!
How did you do your windmill ceiling fan? What kind of motor did you use?
I have to wait until my husband gets home. I can't remember what he used for a motor off the top of my head. |
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Location: Aubrey, Texas | Your home is just beautiful! It should be featured in Cowboys & Indians, or Architectural Digest!
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Location: Texas | cloverleaf - 2015-08-04 4:36 PM Your home is just beautiful! It should be featured in Cowboys & Indians, or Architectural Digest!
I absolutely agree. Did I see a cactus in your landscaping? How is that going to survive in MN? |
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