Cladding the Pole Barn

Update from Christopher Tibbs

The Lynchmere Society is building a traditional pole barn in Roundabouts Field to store hay and equipment. The frame is being built now (mid February) and the roof will go on next week. The sides will be made from larch harvested from Stoney Field. 

Harvesting the trees​

A considerable number of trunks have or are ready to be transported to Bunchfield for planking. This need heavy lifting equipment and we do not need volunteers for this (though there is some clearing up to do on the Ridge)

We are seeking helpers for the following dates​

Planking
​Saturday 22nd February 9am-1pm
​Saturday 8th March 9am-1pm​

We will use a small saw-mill to cut ¾ inch boards for the barn walls. We have machine operators but need help lifting again. ​

Volunteers needed to​:

  • Debark trunks​
  • Roll logs onto mill​
  • Stack and load planks​
  • Transport and unload sawn timber at the Barn site​

Cladding
​Saturday 15th March 9am-1pm​

Anyone who can use a hammer can help fix the boards to the barn. We need to overlap vertical boards and then nail into place.​​

Please call 07768770827 or email Christopher to let him know you're availability or fill–out the Volunteers Preferences form below.
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