Pier and Beam Foundation
I’m planning on using a raised floor, pier and beam foundation. Most houses in my area are on a single […]
Read more →Homesteading in the Suburbs
I’m planning on using a raised floor, pier and beam foundation. Most houses in my area are on a single […]
Read more →I’ll be using 4×10 rough sawn timbers for the rafters. The roof deck will be 2×6 tongue and groove cedar […]
Read more →I requested estimates for the timbers and 2×6 tongue and groove decking from Ryan Wholesale and McCoys. I also requested an […]
Read more →Paul made me a couple of sawhorses for working the timbers. For timber framing you want shorter than typical horses […]
Read more →I updated the 3D sketchup model with walls, windows and the wrap around porch. Click on the design tab to […]
Read more →I added floor plans to the Design page.
Read more →This week I’ve been studying water usage to determine rain water collection tank sizing. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension has a […]
Read more →More clearing today including felling this large dead tree
Read more →On Friday I staked out approximate corners of cabin footprint and flagged trees to be felled. On Saturday and Sunday […]
Read more →Staked out approximate corners of cabin footprint and flagged trees that need to be felled. Planning to call in professional […]
Read more →