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Framing |
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Three transport trucks arrive with all the materials necessary to construct the post and beam home. |
The skids of material are staged around the property in locations dependent on the step of the build. |
The jack posts are installed with the main basement support beams. |
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| The first floor deck takes shape. |
The first floor deck ... note the opening for the stairs. |
The first floor deck is complete with plywood decking material. |
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| The central posts are erected. | Additional posts in the central area are erected. | First floor posts and beams continue. |
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Second floor ... floor support beams are installed in one wing. |
West Side. Dining room and kitchen. Note the concealed steel in the kitchen area. |
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| The south side of the house. Completion of the frame in mid-October. | A pine bough marks the completion of the frame, giving thanks to nature. |
The second floor is virtually complete. |
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| The valley rafters meet at the centre of the building. | Roof rafters begin to be installed. |
Roof rafters continue. |
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Roof rafters continue. |
Roof rafters continue. |
A pine bough marks the completion of the frame, giving thanks to nature. |
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| Right at the top of the frame. |
The completed Post and Beam Frame. |
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