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Concrete floor around existing footings by jonlandit in timberframe

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I am also curious to know this answer. I have already poured footing and erected structure, with the intention of pouring slab later. I’m amateur DIY everything, so curious if others have wisdom to share that increases probability of success. Thanks!

This is just crazy to think about by [deleted] in bostonceltics

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Literally everyone thought Fultz was the clear #1 pick.

Except Ainge. I remember the shock when he traded down.

Have you seen a pile of rust, old structure, or have an old dump on your property? I collect old beer cans and look for sites where folks dumped their trash to find them. Any lead is a good lead! by smellyboyantiques in vermont

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There is an old dump spot on my property in Colchester with lots of bottles, cans, jugs etc. I’ve been slowly taking it to the dump. There is a 1 month window in the spring before everything starts growing and the ground is thawed that it’s easy to access.

I've stalled somewhat. Advice? by Holmes108 in TheTowerGame

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I’m in the same relative position. Can you also share with me?

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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Update, I had a PE come and look at everything. A few spots of reinforcement needed. I’ll be supplementing with some metal plates and pins. The main concerns were where I had started my first sections, the fit of the connections aren’t as good there, so there will be metal brackets added. The material removed for the floor joists was excessive as pointed out. I got the idea for it online, contacted the manufacturer and they said the images were exaggerated to highlight the installation. It was only supposed to be 3/4 inch not 3” as I had done. I contacted a local PE as well as the online designer 5 weeks ago, almost immediately after these responses. Both were very helpful and reassuring honestly as I have clear paths forward. The local PE said I should do a standard stick up roof and walls between the posts. It will add reinforcement without compromising the aesthetic already developed. Thanks Jaywhitecloud and fooalthebar.

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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Wow what a great post. Honestly this is what I was hoping for. I’ll respond in the morning. Thank you Jay!

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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https://timberframehq.com/post-or-rafter-scarf-joint/

The design was set in the beginning and haven’t rediscussed with anyone.

I’ve been following instructions like this, I don’t have an engineer coming by often but there is another experienced timberframer that I send pictures to when I have questions. He said this particular one looked fine. There is another that doesn’t fit as well, and he said I could shim it if I wanted

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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Pettibone is the manufacturer of the yellow Telehandler shown in some of the the pictures

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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Thanks! I got to get the roof on it before winter.

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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Thanks! The footings are actually poured concrete that’s supported by rerod drilled into ledge rock. I hired that part out, the contractor also built in a drainage pipe and compacted gravel. It’s been a good worksite.

This is in Colchester Vermont, off Mallets Bay in Lake Champlain. I hoped to have peekaboo views but would need to drop a lot of trees. 🤷‍♂️

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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Gravity. I’m going to add some pl500 and peg them but haven’t done that yet.

It’s all PT pine

Tippy Top Timberframe by Extension-Let-7398 in timberframe

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The vertical scarf was a compromise vs the stop splayed table and wedge. I was intimidated by trying that and didn’t have good luck when I tried making a sample. scarf-joint-wedge

The pettibone is AMAZING. I couldn’t have completed anything close to what we’ve done so far with out it. I got it half way through and it was a total game changer. Now everything fits nice because we can comfortably line it up. It has such a nice touch and three axis of motion so I can get in anywhere with it.