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The easiest way to build a post and beam barn, is from a kit. A kit will save you time and money. All the hard work has been done for you. The angles have been cut. The holes have been drilled. The plans have been drawn. Then all you need to do is assemble the bents, set them in place and install your girts, purlins, siding and roofing. | The easiest way to build a post and beam barn, is from a kit. A kit will save you time and money. All the hard work has been done for you. The angles have been cut. The holes have been drilled. The plans have been drawn. Then all you need to do is assemble the bents, set them in place and install your girts, purlins, siding and roofing. | ||
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#Before painting or sealing your barn with any finish allow your barn to season. Avoid painting or sealing until after 6 months or more. It would be best to allow your wood to go unfinished one full winter. This allows your wood to fully season and prevents moister from being trapped inside the wood. The suns ultraviolet rays may discolor the wood during this time period. A simple way to correct this is to power wash the barn a week before applying finish. Do not hold the power washer nozzle to close to the wood, you could damage the wood fibers. Make long sweeping motions across the surface of the wood. This discoloring is only cosmetic and no power washing is needed if color is being applied. | #Before painting or sealing your barn with any finish allow your barn to season. Avoid painting or sealing until after 6 months or more. It would be best to allow your wood to go unfinished one full winter. This allows your wood to fully season and prevents moister from being trapped inside the wood. The suns ultraviolet rays may discolor the wood during this time period. A simple way to correct this is to power wash the barn a week before applying finish. Do not hold the power washer nozzle to close to the wood, you could damage the wood fibers. Make long sweeping motions across the surface of the wood. This discoloring is only cosmetic and no power washing is needed if color is being applied. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
