Category Archives: Structure
Raftered
Today, the last of the rafters was nailed into place. These rafters are an aid to construction and provide an aesthetic to the interior but are not actually structural themselves. It’s amazing how much of a difference it makes to … Continue reading
Walls (addendum)
After writing the post on the wall construction, I double checked the costings for it. The use of Larsen trusses was to avoid the cost of having a complete web of OSB, the extra separation between columns of insulation being … Continue reading
Walls
The following set of posts contain details of design elements. This is the plan for the wall. Specification The wall is a super-insulated, Larsen truss stud framed wall which wraps around the outside of the timber frame. The wall can … Continue reading
Project overview
We’re going to build a house. And by “build”, we mean hands-on construction. Building a house is a complicated and involved task, and if you ask anyone they’ll tell you that it can only be done by trained professionals. But … Continue reading