Solar Panels

The summer of 2010

Solar panels were added to the south side of the roof.  This completes the restoration and additions to the barn.  Now we can just enjoy it!

                                                                                                  

Below is the invert-er for the solar panels.  The energy goes through the invert-er and is then sent out to the main line to the utility company. It is a maintenance free system. 

     

Spring of 2009 

Deck is added to the South side of the barn 

The deck runs almost the full length of the barn.  Steps and a walkway were added to provide access from the house.  Steps going to the basement level, now provides access from three levels. 

 

New roof

 

New Roof

It's not known when the roof was replaced last but it needs a new one

Old shingles were removed and it was found to no big surprise that a lot of roof boards, needed to be replaced.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

The roof was started in November so the weather provided some challenges.

As you see the roof boards were not replaced with walnut wood, like the original ones.

                                                                             

Finally it's a nice warm day and the shingles can be put on.                                          

 

It Is Standing On It's Own!

Yea!!!!!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

The barn is straightened and mason work is   finished. There is still more work that will be done but the "Bender boys" will be leaving soon.

Gee, it looks nice!