So, yeah, this comment is much after the fact, but it looks as though you are using reclaimed wood for much of the construction - is that the case?? It's really looking like a wonderful home in the making - of course I came here backward - from Ravensky's videos back to here. Well done.
Thanks for watching and commenting, it's sort of reclaimed... I started with an incomplete two story timber frame purchased from an owner/builder in Canada and did some repair and replacement. All the grey checked Timbers are spruce milled in Northern Ontario about 10 years ago.
When I get the rest of the raising vids compiled you'll see some local hardwood replacement parts plus pine timbers in the one story additions.
The basement is pretty much wide open at the moment with about half the 'floor space' having ~4ft. of head room. We built right onto ledge so the status of the basement was in question right up until the forms came off the foundation.
Believe me, set aside a space for "cold" storage if you're going to have a veggie garden or put up jams & stuff. I loved having a place for onions, shallots, potatoes...
Damn, I like this song! I'm going to check out your link.
So, yeah, this comment is much after the fact, but it looks as though you are using reclaimed wood for much of the construction - is that the case?? It's really looking like a wonderful home in the making - of course I came here backward - from Ravensky's videos back to here. Well done.
thizizliz 4 years ago
Thanks for watching and commenting, it's sort of reclaimed... I started with an incomplete two story timber frame purchased from an owner/builder in Canada and did some repair and replacement. All the grey checked Timbers are spruce milled in Northern Ontario about 10 years ago.
When I get the rest of the raising vids compiled you'll see some local hardwood replacement parts plus pine timbers in the one story additions.
TimberGeek 4 years ago
Wow! So do you have a cold room down there for veggies and whatnot storage? That's an awesome start!
MamboDogFaceOne 4 years ago
The basement is pretty much wide open at the moment with about half the 'floor space' having ~4ft. of head room. We built right onto ledge so the status of the basement was in question right up until the forms came off the foundation.
TimberGeek 4 years ago
Believe me, set aside a space for "cold" storage if you're going to have a veggie garden or put up jams & stuff. I loved having a place for onions, shallots, potatoes...
Damn, I like this song! I'm going to check out your link.
:))
MamboDogFaceOne 4 years ago
They're a great band to see live, especially in a small venue. Some of the interaction on stage and with the audience is priceless.
We fully intend to have space set aside for "cold" storage, just not sure where it will be until the furnace, hot water and fuel tanks are installed.
TimberGeek 4 years ago
So much work. But looking good.
realnutty01 4 years ago
It has indeed been a long road.
Creating these videos has altered my perspective on the project.
TimberGeek 4 years ago
Yay! The start of our house videos! When's the next one? ;-) j/k
ravensky23 4 years ago