I purchased some nice looking barn beams recently as I mentioned -3 8"X10"X38', and 12 beams of shorter lengths 27 feet to 10 feet. I paid between $.26 and $.51 a board foot (I have to evaluate whether it's all good when the weather is a little better, but I think so). I've included hauling costs. Either way I thought it was a pretty good price. I also picked up 3 12"X12"X12' white oak beams this weekend for $.54 per board foot. Talk about heavy! I have to finish my design plans before I buy anything else! Oh by the way, I was trying to think of how I could refinish these. I though about possibly renting a drum floor sanding and straddeling a beam and sanding it. Is this possible? Has anyone ever tried it? I wonder if it would work. I will also try pressure washing to see how that finish looks.
