Foundation for New House
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cag
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Haz, looks like your dreams are coming true, beautiful craftsmanship in that structure, these must be happy times for you and your family, all the best with your project, keep us posted...cag
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Haz, Very nice. Did you cut the frame yourself? 10 years ago I got the timber frame bug and spent a year to cut the frame for our 3000 sq ft house, (weekends and after work). A couple years later I did the same thing for my 1000 sq ft garage. This winter I plan to cut the frame for a 1000 sq ft outbuilding.
John,
Thanks! I read your description a few years ago of how you cut and built your own house. It really inspired me.
I only cut some of the joists myself. I did do some carving on one of the beams which I will post soon. I wanted to cut the whole frame myself, but, unfortunately I had a time constraint for getting the house done. Our very good friend owns the timberframe company and he and his crew came to PA from Maine to raise the frame. I took off work and was one of the crew and it was one of the best weeks I have spent in my life. My wife and seven children were there every day and kept us well supplied with coffee and hot chocolate and snacks. It took only 3 1/2 days to get it done. Once we move in, I hope to build a small barn out of some Hemlock trees on the property. I would like to do that whole project myself.
Haz
Thanks! I read your description a few years ago of how you cut and built your own house. It really inspired me.
I only cut some of the joists myself. I did do some carving on one of the beams which I will post soon. I wanted to cut the whole frame myself, but, unfortunately I had a time constraint for getting the house done. Our very good friend owns the timberframe company and he and his crew came to PA from Maine to raise the frame. I took off work and was one of the crew and it was one of the best weeks I have spent in my life. My wife and seven children were there every day and kept us well supplied with coffee and hot chocolate and snacks. It took only 3 1/2 days to get it done. Once we move in, I hope to build a small barn out of some Hemlock trees on the property. I would like to do that whole project myself.
Haz