Synopsis

The second week of construction opens with a traditional timber framing raise on the first floor, executed entirely by hand. The remainder of the work will utilize a crane, including the hoisting of a forty-eight-foot Douglas Fir and live Oak timber assembly that spans the entire length of the floor. Timberframe captain Mark Roentsch demonstrates to Kevin O'Connor how these intricate assemblies are joined and carefully positioned. Meanwhile, homeowner Pete Favat offers Kevin a glimpse of the new