Jason Karas
03-31-2014, 11:22 AM
Hello-
I am in the process of building an addition to my house this summer. I would like to incorporate some trees to be the structural supporting columns within the home. I have selected a couple of white oaks and black cherry trees for this task. I have already started using my drawknife to remove the bark from one of the trees. They are still standing and alive. I was hoping to finish debarking them and cut them down before the spring sap starts to run. Actually I want to do it this week. I want them to keep their shape with all of the beautiful imperfection of a natural tree. I am looking for any information regarding doing this. Can I use green wood? Do I have to kiln dry? Do you have any resources that I could find on the internet? Wood choices? Any advise for using them on the outside on the porch? Thanks so much in advance.
I am in the process of building an addition to my house this summer. I would like to incorporate some trees to be the structural supporting columns within the home. I have selected a couple of white oaks and black cherry trees for this task. I have already started using my drawknife to remove the bark from one of the trees. They are still standing and alive. I was hoping to finish debarking them and cut them down before the spring sap starts to run. Actually I want to do it this week. I want them to keep their shape with all of the beautiful imperfection of a natural tree. I am looking for any information regarding doing this. Can I use green wood? Do I have to kiln dry? Do you have any resources that I could find on the internet? Wood choices? Any advise for using them on the outside on the porch? Thanks so much in advance.