From downed tree to future beams

We've started collecting the wood to make new vertical supports and horizontal joists for the barn. A rather large Elm tree fell in Little Buffalo Creek across the road, a victim of wind, weight, and ant damage.

Large elm in creek after major storm.

With a little help from a great neighbor, the tree was cut and brought to a better site up the hill for processing. We weeded out all the sections that weren't fairly straight, and started trimming down the rest.

I'm not sure exactly what is going to be used where just yet, but there are at least three good beams out of this pile, essentially free (minus new chains for the saw, gas, time, etc.).