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Coming Together | Builidng a Timber Frame Home
by: Editorial Staff
This 1,800-square-foot Block Island, Rhode Island, beauty is a great example of the timber home construction process. Here's a look at some of the project's major milestones.
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| 1 The site has been graded, and the concrete foundation (for a walkout basement) has been poured. The crew now frames the wall for the exposed side of the basement. The main subfloor is installed next. |
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| 2 The Crows' great room, which is a favorite gathering spot for the couple and their three dogs and three cats, imbues a cozy nature with its blend of hammerbeam trusses, hand-scraped hickory flooring, and comfortable furnishings. |
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| 3 With the bents in place, the roof rafters are installed. |
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| 4 All the main posts, beams, rafters and braces have been installed, and architectural details, such as the gable above the front entryway, are affixed. At this point, you get a sneak peek at how the home will look when it's done. |
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| 5 Workers attach the structural insulated panels (SIPs) to the frame in precisely planned sections. Not only do these panels enclose the home, they insulate it as well. Window and door openings are pre-cut for efficiency. |
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| 6 The SIPs are installed, and the home awaits windows and siding. Then the enclosure will be complete. |
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