Japanese Country Style - FAQ

Some questions we've received.

I have for some years been contemplating the restoration of my wife's uninhabited family farmhouse. Because of the current urgency (part of the roof has caved in), I would like to get moving on the job as soon as possible. Could you lead me in the right direction as far as a suitable starting point?
The first thing you should do is to contact and check with the local veteran master carpenter (touryou) - the older ,the better normally. If the colums and pillars of the minka are big and strong enouch to last another century or so, save the minka. The minka must have a potential durability, in which case it is well worth saving and investing in the renovation work; otherwise it may be a waste of money. (Unless it is a historically famous farmhouse, in which case you should talk to the city office people for preservation with public help.)

Do you have any rescued minka that need a place to be built?
From time to time, we receive information about worthy minka in need of sponsorship. Until we organise this information on the website, please send us email.

How much does a minka cost to rebuild?
The price is similar to other custom-designed and built house. (We intend to post more details here in the future.))

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I have for some years been contemplating the restoration of my wife's uninhabited family farmhouse. Because of the current urgency (part of the roof has caved in), I would like to get moving on the job as soon as possible. Could you lead me in the right direction as far as a suitable starting point?	The first thing you should do is to contact and check with the local veteran master carpenter (touryou) - the older ,the better normally. If the colums and pillars of the minka are big and strong enouch to last another century or so, save the minka. The minka must have a potential durability, in which case it is well worth saving and investing in the renovation work; otherwise it may be a waste of money. (Unless it is a historically famous farmhouse, in which case you should talk to the city office people for preservation with public help.)
Do you have any rescued minka that need a place to be built?	From time to time, we receive information about worthy minka in need of sponsorship. Until we organise this information on the website, please send us email.
How much does a minka cost to rebuild?	The price is similar to other custom-designed and built house. (We intend to post more details here in the future.))