Manse Inn
In the fall of 2008, Ambrose Homes took on the job of converting a historic barn built in 1810 to a bed and breakfast guest house containing several suites. The barn was being used for storage and was in rough shape; in fact, other contractors looking at the job advised tearing it down and starting over. Since the building stands in a prominent location in a historic district, the owners feared a public protest and thus a long, contentious approval process for demolition. Instead, Ambrose Homes proceeded with the job as a repair under an engineer’s supervision — an approach that gained approval by the town for the permit resulting in a historic renovation that is featured in the Journal of Light Construction.
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Barn prior to construction -
Rear side view of barn before construction -
Barn before construction -
Installed temporary supports and chains before construction -
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Removed first floor of barn to start new foundation -
Excavating and installing steel beams -
Steel inserted to hold barn in place while new foundation is installed -
New foundation is installed -
Interior concrete walls are poured -
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New first floor joists are installed -
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Removed existing sheathing and siding -
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Exterior after renovation -
Renovated Guest Room -
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