While the framing, siding, soffits, and caulking wrap up on the ranch house, the metal structure, or red iron, of the barn has been constructed.
Although it is still just a metal shell, it’s provided us a chance to see the true size of the barn and how John can use it as his workshop, something he has never had before.
With the barn windows arriving this week on Thursday, the framing of the windows can begin and then the barn will be wrapped with the metal siding. As soon as the roof is on and it is “dried in”, we can move our belongings from storage (unfortunately located 1,000 miles away) to the barn as we wait for the house to be finished.
Looking back at the house from the barn 
Looking at the barn apartment
The barn apartment will have it’s own porch looking into the woods, and I think it will be a great retreat and space for friends and family to use as home base for a week or so.
What do you think? When you (out of towners) visit, will you stay in the house or the barn apartment? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Hugs, Libby