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leonk
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# Posted: 15 Jul 2014 09:40am
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Don, you make timber frame sound easy  There's a reason stick construction became so popular - one of them - it's easy.
The OP has to remember timbers are heavy and it takes skill...
I am not saying he cannot do it, I have no idea of OP's skill level.
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# Posted: 15 Jul 2014 11:09pm
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Don ,
I like the idea of the loft with timber under the loft floor joists .
You think it would ok to use Aspen for the inside , like the joists and the support beam ?Would it need to be dried first ?
I think it would look very good the way you are explaining it .
I would put a gas heater-fireplace . I own a gas well on the property and have all the natural gas I would need .
The porch as you mentioned would be a lot nicer being 8 ft .
Do you think 30 lb. tar paper would be enough between the metal
roof if I sheeted it over the boards .
Thanks , Time
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# Posted: 15 Jul 2014 11:10pm
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Oh , no permits needed .
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Don_P
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# Posted: 16 Jul 2014 07:13am
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Assuming equal grade, when you use a weaker species it needs to be larger in dimension. So, assuming equal grade, it would take a larger aspen timber to do the same work as a red maple timber. As the design evolves and these decisions are made you'll begin sizing timbers... for any type of construction.
I prefer to dry wood prior to use, for log, timber, or stick construction. Culls show themselves, joinery stays tighter, connections are much stronger, there are fewer suprises. Denser species tend to move more during drying than less dense species.
Structurally, as long as the sheathing boards are adequate for the span and load and thick enough to accept the fasteners then they are enough. Insulation is not a structural issue though, so for that you'll have to evaluate the pros and cons for your situation.
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Pookie129
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# Posted: 17 Jul 2014 06:47am - Edited by: Pookie129
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I have learned more from this exchanged than I have anywhere else within the last 30 days - I love this site, there are so many smart, helpful and skilled people willing to share information and resources and it is an absolutely a pleasure to see and read, and of course benefit from. By simply reading this thread you have just helped me sort out 6 months of cabin framing selection contemplation madness and over analyzation and i can't thank you enough ;)
I have mentioned how terrific this site is..lol.
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# Posted: 18 Jul 2014 11:27am
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I know Pookie . It's nice to be neighborly as we should be .
I work for a paving company and if I can be of any help to anyone
let me know .Asphalt or concrete .
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