Rustic Rouge is a post and beam bank barn that was built in 1891 with the silo addition in 1914. A favorite among German immigrants in Pennsylvania, the style was adopted by others and soon bank barns could be found in New England and throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic states.
The appeal of the bank barn was its practicality and function. A hilly landscape could be transformed into a useful building site, and on flat ground, the loft doors were reached with wooden ramps or from mounded dirt and rock.
The design allowed the farmer to drive his hay wagon directly into the hay mow, and the lower floor served as a warm, protected space for the farm animals.
Nowadays Amish barn raisings can be viewed on the internet. These raisings contain huge crews who, in a coordinated effort, hoist the pre-constructed components into place with outstanding efficiency, completing the structures in just a few days. Farm owners who have ever considered building or restoring a barn know of the reputation of the Amish for quality workmanship as well as speedy assembly. A crew of Amish builders was hired to restore the barn to its original glory, while adding a porch joined by sliding doors for seamless flow and functionality. Staying true to the barn's original character, the builders used mortise and tenon joints with wood pins, a construction technique thousands of years old.
Recent renovations provide rustic charm amidst a peaceful country setting. The barns hand hewn beams tie the barn to its past, embracing a nostalgic, elegant atmosphere. The renovations of the original barn offer an enclosed reception area of over 2100 square feet (35’ x 62’). The attached covered porch adds an additional 992 square feet (16’ x 62’) of space. Two large sliding barn doors open to combine the reception area and the porch, allowing guests to take in the majestic views.
The appeal of the bank barn was its practicality and function. A hilly landscape could be transformed into a useful building site, and on flat ground, the loft doors were reached with wooden ramps or from mounded dirt and rock.
The design allowed the farmer to drive his hay wagon directly into the hay mow, and the lower floor served as a warm, protected space for the farm animals.
Nowadays Amish barn raisings can be viewed on the internet. These raisings contain huge crews who, in a coordinated effort, hoist the pre-constructed components into place with outstanding efficiency, completing the structures in just a few days. Farm owners who have ever considered building or restoring a barn know of the reputation of the Amish for quality workmanship as well as speedy assembly. A crew of Amish builders was hired to restore the barn to its original glory, while adding a porch joined by sliding doors for seamless flow and functionality. Staying true to the barn's original character, the builders used mortise and tenon joints with wood pins, a construction technique thousands of years old.
Recent renovations provide rustic charm amidst a peaceful country setting. The barns hand hewn beams tie the barn to its past, embracing a nostalgic, elegant atmosphere. The renovations of the original barn offer an enclosed reception area of over 2100 square feet (35’ x 62’). The attached covered porch adds an additional 992 square feet (16’ x 62’) of space. Two large sliding barn doors open to combine the reception area and the porch, allowing guests to take in the majestic views.
