Let's say someone has a very large barn with a very large quantity of salvageable wood, including some round beams, square beams measuring no less than 8"x8", and some plank flooring no less than 2"x16" (and probably more like 24") I'm horrible estimating distances, especially from a distance). That is all in addition to the standard plank siding. Wood is in good to great condition, some approaching "LNIB" Let's say the barn dimensions out at 40x60, but that's probably conservative. It has 2 levels, the loft being very generous in height. At highest point, barn is easily 25-30' tall on gabled side. Perhaps 12-16' on non-gabled side.
What kind of options does this barn owner have? What might he get for the wood if he dismantles the barn himself? If he has someone else do it?
I was told that barn wood was no longer in demand due to the "glut of barns being demolished instead of repaired." First, I call BS on the demand. Second, if barns are being destroyed that makes the wood more scarce. And we all know what scarcity does to price, even if demand remains constant. What is the market for barn wood/barn wood products like these days?
What kind of options does this barn owner have? What might he get for the wood if he dismantles the barn himself? If he has someone else do it?
I was told that barn wood was no longer in demand due to the "glut of barns being demolished instead of repaired." First, I call BS on the demand. Second, if barns are being destroyed that makes the wood more scarce. And we all know what scarcity does to price, even if demand remains constant. What is the market for barn wood/barn wood products like these days?