Over the decades, the area behind the barn had become a little swampy, so some fill was hauled in and the area leveled and crowned. This is the passageway to the pasture.
The area between where the silos used to be and the side of the barn was also brought up to grade. That had been unusable in the state it was. The plan is to take one section of the barn and isolate the heifers in it so they can be fed a special ration and use the side as an exercise area.
As donations become available, the side and back area will be cemented in. That will take about $4500 for concrete plus labor.
The main project was painting the roofs of the three buildings in the barn complex.
This is a before and after photo of the barn roof. This was on the weather side of the oldest building. You can see the rust in the foreground and the painted part in the background.
The whole roof wasn’t this bad but it was progressing to this point and beyond and would have begun failing within a few years if action hadn’t been taken.
It was covered with aluminum roof coating which stops the oxidation process.
Here is a shot of the completed roof from the pasture side. There are two big barns. The smaller building to the right is an equipment maintenance facility and office.
October 21, 2007 at 2:24 pm
It would be cool to paint a message on the roof. Maybe someone could pay to write a message.
October 21, 2007 at 6:10 pm
The only people who see it would be cows and low flying airplanes. The shot is from the pasture.
Well, birds too I guess and various flying insects.
October 21, 2007 at 7:06 pm
I will paint a big Hare Krsna on it. if somebody supplies the paint.
October 21, 2007 at 7:14 pm
How much would a quality paint cost for the job?
Give me a quote and I’ll make a request on my blog.
In English or in Sanskrit?
October 22, 2007 at 2:43 pm
from Sherwin-Williams
SuperPaint® Exterior Latex House Paint
SuperPaint® Exterior Latex Paint
on sale untill the end of the month. now just $33.99 a gallon.
I would need 1 or 2 gallons depending how big we make it.
I think gloss black would be good.
* A high-quality exterior paint designed for aluminum and vinyl siding; wood siding; clapboard; shakes and shingles; plywood; masonry; and metal such as window trim and flashing
* Resists peeling, blistering, fading and chalking
* 25-year warranty for lasting performance and good looks
* Use even when the weather turns cold – as low as 35° F
* Choose from Flat, Satin or Gloss finishes
October 22, 2007 at 2:43 pm
ps, in English
October 22, 2007 at 2:46 pm
p.ps, 12 foot letters, HARE KRISHNA
October 22, 2007 at 3:19 pm
When I visited Audarya they were building a very nice temple structure. Considering their substantial focus on the aesthetics, I was surprised to see that they were using a tin roof. The lead builder explained that the rusty tin look could be stylish as well as good long term roofing option. I imagine that the type of tin used on the barn is not the same as they were using.
http://www.swami.org/pages/audarya/vision.php
http://www.reclametals.com/
October 23, 2007 at 4:41 am
“The only people who see it would be cows and low flying airplanes. The shot is from the pasture.
Well, birds too I guess and various flying insects.”
And us! I haven’t noticed wings on the big guy yet, though. lol That’s our place (the shed anyway) above the roofs across the field on the 4th pic. Nice pics.
October 23, 2007 at 9:16 am
Deb: Acha!
I never thought about doing it on the other side. I wonder if it would be seen from someone on the State Road where you turn into your lane?
Bhima:
I have spent my whole life fighting rust in farm equipment, tools, fence wire and buildings. At one show Vidya does, the lady who set up next to her sells rusty metal and it goes like hot cakes.
Boggles my mind the weird stuff city people find attractive. Of course, she is selling cutouts of animals and a lo of creative shapes but still — she DELIBERATELY oxidizes the pieces with acids to get the rusty look.
So apparently it is stylish but I am hopelessly out of touch with trends.
Another consideration is that in drier climes, the rust cycle is a long drawn out one and not as damaging.
Here, is a wetter climate with acid rain, rust is much deadlier. I suspect the tin is the same but the environment is much different. California is much much drier.
October 23, 2007 at 9:42 am
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October 23, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Although a little off topic, yet still in relation to rust. I found an interesting oddity known as the Iron Pillar, which has withstood corrosion for the last 1600 years, despite harsh weather. I hope you find it as interesting as I do ;-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_pillar
October 24, 2007 at 8:32 am
That is interesting.
It is like they discovered a substance to keep a large rod erect for a long period of time.
Maybe a certain popular pharmaceutical could use it as a logo.