Bolts and Plates

A few of the finishing touches on the front porch.  

The mantel

Joe working on the mantel for above the fireplace on the main floor.  The board is 7' x16" x 6".  It has some nice grey and brown streaks.  

WOOD

We are gearing up for the finishing work.  Joe did the last run to the mill this weekend.

Our garage

Ponderosa pine 

A couple of big slabs for the fireplace mantel

Timber Framing

A break in the weather today had everyone outside working.

Front Porch

The front porch is underway.  If the weather holds out the timber framing will go up early next week.  Here are a few photos of the concrete work.

Mike and Brian have been getting the timber framing ready.  It will be going up on monday.