Lumber to replace barn walls?

Question- alot of barns in my area (Vermont) have a somewhat dark reddish/orangish look to them. I am told that years ago, creosote was applied to them to give them this look and to preserve them. Is that true? What could give that look these days?

thanks,

eric c

Are you asking what kind or what dimension ?

Really, what lumber you use is pretty well dependent on the following...

1) What part of the country you're in... What's available and cheap where you live.

2) What kind of decay/insect problems you have.... If you're not going to paint or treat it, you need something with natural insect/ weather resistance.

3) How the barn is framed.... 24" centers, 16" ??

4) What kind (if any) critters you're going to keep in the barn. Some like to chew on things.. If so you have to avoid paints/stains and other toxic stuff.

Most common answers...

Boards .... 4/4 x 6, 8 10 or 12.... or 5/4x same
DF. SYP, or whatever's in your area...

T1-11 Plywood siding.

Waferwood (OSB) siding.

A local lumberyard or your ag agent should be able to give you advice.