In order to give a barn a second life, our team worked with a crew of Amish workers. As it was dismantled, each piece was labeled and transported to our wood shop, where it was de-nailed, cleaned and prepared for reassembly.

Because barns were not built to hold in heat, one challenge was insulation. In this situation, UE built a frame out of new materials. Placing it over the old structure allowed the interior walls to be cladded with siding from the original barn. The outside walls were covered with wood taken from another barn, dating back to the same time period.

To transform a barn into a dwelling with ample living spaces, UE worked with interior designer Lou Ann McCutcheon to create two bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large area in the basement to sleep over a dozen visitors. Furnishings were also incorporated to create rustic, modern living space where guests can lie on the couch and admire the original timbers on the ceiling.

Other materials used inside include:

Stair treads built from old factory timbers
Flooring features UE's signature mixed hardwood
Reclaimed slate in bathroom shower
Old-fashioned doors salvaged from a school