Ep 11. Victory Lap

In the eleventh episode of Barnwood Builders season 7, titled "Victory Lap," Mark and the team are tasked with building a new barn for a family who wants a place to store their car collection. The family has already purchased an old log cabin that they want to use as the main structure of the barn, but there is a catch: the cabin is in Wisconsin, over 600 miles away from the team's West Virginia shop.

Undaunted by the distance, Mark and the builders set off on a road trip to pick up the cabin. Once they arrive, they quickly get to work dismantling the cabin and carefully loading the logs onto their trailer. Despite some setbacks, including a flat tire and a few wrong turns, the team manages to make it back to West Virginia with their precious cargo intact.

Back at the shop, the builders set to work cleaning and preparing the logs for use in the new barn. They carefully remove any damaged or rotten sections of wood, and reinforce the logs with metal plates to ensure the new structure is strong and stable. As they work, they marvel at the quality of the logs, which were cut from old-growth trees that are rarely seen today.

Once the logs are ready, the builders start assembling the new barn. They work together like a well-oiled machine, using traditional hand tools and techniques to put the logs together. Everyone has a specific job to do, whether it's notching the logs to fit together perfectly, drilling holes for the wooden pegs that will hold everything in place, or hoisting the massive beams into position.

Throughout the episode, there are plenty of challenges to overcome. The builders have to contend with tight spaces, heavy lifting, and even a few thunderstorms that threaten to derail their progress. But they never lose their sense of humor or their love for the work they do, and they persevere until the new barn is complete.

In the end, the family is thrilled with their new barn, which is not only a beautiful addition to their property but also a tribute to the history and craftsmanship of the past. Mark and the team are proud of the work they've done, and take a well-deserved victory lap around the new structure as they admire their handiwork. It's a satisfying conclusion to another successful project for the Barnwood Builders.