New hybrid timber frame/double stud wall 3

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Lots of activity on the job.  Framing is complete.  The interior air barrier (Intello) and service cavity are complete.  The entire house is off of the electric grid, so we're running all of our tools off of PV.  Dense-pack cellulose in the 12" double stud walls and 18" cathedral ceilings is complete.  And windows and doors are in.  While the sheetrock is being done, we'll be outside starting the south porch and west deck.  

New Hybrid timber frame/double stud wall 2

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Lots of progress on the hybrid timber frame we've been working on it Becket.  In one quick week, we put the timber frame up, the floor panels from Bensonwood, the second floor wall, and the roof purlins. You can see some of the big 7x18 gluelams that spread the roof load to the outer walls. 

New hybrid timber frame/double stud wall home

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We've been working for the last year getting this project ready, and we're finally out framing.  It is an architect-designed shingle-style home right in town.  We helped specify many timber frame and high performance details.  There's also a LOT of beautiful red oak logs being milled into timbers, flooring, and trim.  We'll be posting more photos as we build this great project.