Fitzgerald's Heavy Timber Construction was approached in 2008 to restore a small barn that had orginally been built to house hogs.  While the Client had no desire to raise hogs, he did want us to salvage the unique structure.  As the project developed the owner decided that the tiny structure (under 400 square feet) would be a perfect home for thier stringed instrument repair work shop.  We replaced those original timbers that had been damaged or deteriorated, installed a full basement and reconfigured the interior framing to create usable space on two floors, covered the frame with Structural Insulated Panels, and fitted out the interior with all the appointments of a hand-tool oriented workshop, including bathroom and spiral stair between levels.

Zoning and Permitting were major factors in this job.  Many times our customers have already hit walls in those areas and ask us to lend our expertise to meet the requirements of local governments, planning boards, and historic commissions.

Before Start of Construction, Winter 2007	Before Construction, a Concept Model was Produced
New Foundation Recessed to Give Full Head Height In Lower Level	Radiant Heat Tubes Embedded in the Floors Will Provide Both Heating and Cooling
Frame Repairs -- New Log Joists In Foreground	With the Frame Repaired, Interior Paneling Is Installed
Original Timbers are Reused Where Possible	Recreation of Traditional Joinery Is Always A Priority
New Slabbed Log Joists Replicate the Origianl Material	The Voids in This Floor Will Be Filled With Concrete to Act as a Heat Mass For the Radiant HVAC System
Spiral Stair Connects New Floor Levels	Hog Barn Converted To Musical Instrument Shop. Completed in 2009
The Conversion Completed -- A Beautiful Setting For Fine Hand Work	The Revitalized Barn Now Is Home to Beautiful Restorations of Fine Stringed Instruments

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