Dave and Pam's house
Back to Phase 1: Foundation and first-floor deck
Phase 2: Timber-frame erection
Click on a photo for a bigger image.Monday August 18
At the end of the first day of frame erection.
John loves to inspect.
Some examples of the joinery.
Early afternoon.
Early afternoon.
Tuesday August 19
First thing in the morning.
End of the day.
Closeup of the complex mortises on one of the center posts.
Wednesday August 20
Ridge beam and side plates.
Thursday August 21
Rain. Not much progress.
Friday August 22
A complete frame!
Note the traditional fir sprig planted atop the highest point.
The 2x4s seen here as "X" cross-bracing are apparently no longer needed.