How to Get Rid of Old Barn Wood

Determine the type and age of wood the barn contains. Many old woods are tight-grained, strong and straight and cannot be replicated today because such wood came from trees that grew for centuries. If you have a barn that is 100 years or older, have it appraised before listing it for sale.

Call a site-cleanup company to see what the cost would be to clean the area after the barn has been dismantled and hauled away. This will help you to know the price you should negotiate on the wood so that all of out-of-pocket expenses will be covered.

List your barn online at one of the many old barn listing sites or in a large newspaper in your state. See the resource section of this article for online resources.

Include information in your listing about the building size, condition, load restrictions in your area and whether or not the electricity has been disconnected. Be sure to include wood type, floor and roof type, whether the beams are soft or hardwood and if they are hand-hewn beams.

Attach a number of pictures to the online ad and any additional information such as history or unique characteristics that might help sell your barn quickly. A well-described barn is more likely to attract buyers.

Call a barn restoration company or old-wood sellers in your local area or state to expedite the process if you are receiving no bites on your ad. Set up an appointment to have a company representative come out and give you an estimate on the barn.