Little spare time project from this year

There was a shed on the side of what we called the back stable that was starting to cave in. My Dad added it on 50 or so years ago. It was built out of cedar posts plywood steel roof and inch boards sandwiched together for rafters. It was originally built as a corn silage bunker ,never intended to be a very long term facility. In the early 80s till 2 years ago we used to keep up to 20 6-12 month old heifers in there. It was 16 wide had a very wide roof and 40 long.
For the last number of years anytime a 60 mph plus wind storm was brewing Id have to set the loader bucket on the side of the roof to keep it in place. Lost sections of steel numerous times and finally it was starting to cave in.
I decided we dont need it anymore considering its condition and the structure beside it was still sound so I decided to strip it down save all the salvageable steel and tear it down.
That was in June and I just finished closing it in minus the ridge cap today. Goal achieved ,I just wanted it finished before snow starts flying. It was a solo effort but its done.
I got enough steel for the roof from my cousin in exchange for running power to his beef barn. There was 3 tandem truck loads of demolition wood a bit of scrap steel and enough still to near fill the 6x4 dumpster once they empty it this week.
I dont want to let the place start falling down and becoming an eyesore behind the house along the road so as long as Im able Im going to keep things up. It was a little sketchy taking the roof steel off as in about a quarter of the roof the only thing holding the remaining rafters up were the screws in the steel.

Lot of work for sure but it was sure worth it, looks much better and definitely some valuable useable storage or working space gained too

Looking good.

Its' always nice to see someone re purpose old buildings instead of tearing them down.

There was a time in Indiana adding on to an old home had a property tax advantage.
My brick house was built in 1942. In 1991-96 I doubled the size of the house. AT that time, Property taxes were based on age. I built a new house, which was based on date of construction 1942.

Doesn't work that way anymore.

In 1985 I rebuilt a house next door. It was built in 1920. Nice to pay taxes on a 101 year old like new home.

Helped a friend save an barn built in early 1900's

It would cost a pant load in taxes to build a barn that size, not to mention the cost of materials.

AS long as you can do it yourself, no labor, good for you. I give you two thumbs up.
GOOD JOB!

To save the more sound structure loosing the one falling down sounds like a smart move. What you have now really looks good. Nice job.

Nice that you have use for it, and saved part of it.

Thank you !