Yep, thanks for the update,
Yep, thanks for the update, congrats on the home building, but where are the pictures!?>?!?! :)
Here are some pictures from
Here are some pictures from the carving of timbers to the raising. This was in June. Since then alot has happened I'll update soon.
http://picasaweb.google.com/jeanniebell/Timberframe#
I have been in one of the
I have been in one of the homes that Ted Benson built. It was a beautiful home.
But I do agree with Patrick, he does think that we are mere amatures, and he is the all knowing one when it comes to timber frame homes.
Anyone with the ability to plan and do their homework can build a nice home. It was done all the time many years ago.
I had to learn alot in order
I had to learn alot in order to be able to timberframe like the pros. I have a brackground in Structural Engineering and CAD design. Still I read all the books and took an apprenticeship. After I got the technique down I absolutely loved working with timbers and the design. I believe it is not something that takes decades of experience to master, but definitely not something that could be equated to stick building or log style house building. It is definitely a refined skill set. If anybody is interested in doing a frame, or just seeing mine please come on by. I'm just 5 miles off I-65 in North Alabama.
Our home is basically Skip's
Our home is basically Skip's concept combined with timber-framing with whole logs. Much easier than all the complex joinery, etc. that goes into timber-framing done with beams. House hasn't budged or settled an inch. If you took the class, there is no need to have "someone" erect the frame for you. Just get some logs and erect away! In fact, we are thinking about doing another with just framing in using logs ourselves as we have access to lots of logs, but they are shorter than would make for a whole butt and pass house. Much cheaper than hiring someone to do it the regular way.
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lisa
We are moved in now and the
We are moved in now and the house is great. I am just finishing up the trim. I will try and get the finished product pictures up soon.