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Light Timber Frame Bunkhouse
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:15 pm
by Steve
A light timber frame building we put together a couple of years ago. Measures 12' x 16', just under the 200 sq ft requirement for a building permit. Made of 4 x 4 with board and batten siding... The building is now used as a bunkhouse.
Re: Light Timber Frame Bunkhouse
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:35 pm
by Cole
Very Nice.
Re: Light Timber Frame Bunkhouse
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:18 am
by Chris Hall
Like the long wind braces - a borrowing from German design a bit, perhaps? Just a guess.
Light timber framing is an excellent way to go I think. Timbers which can be properly dried and are easier to handle - such a bonus.
Re: Light Timber Frame Bunkhouse
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:10 am
by Steve
Chris you are right, I worked in a Swiss carpenter shop for a year back in 1980, this was how the braces were done.
Re: Light Timber Frame Bunkhouse
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:19 am
by Chris Hall
I like the use of wind braces a lot more than knee braces.
Re: Light Timber Frame Bunkhouse
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:53 pm
by charlie
Nicely done, Steve