We owe a big THANKS to our designer, builder, project manager and all around great advisor, Bruce Burke from Timberframe Homes. He only looks laid back!
He was great to work with as we shared compatable standards of construction, materials and work ethic. He has the ability to present this calm outgoing presence when I'm sure than more than once he wanted to shake somebody! I know I did! But with Bruce it all came together and we could not be more pleased. He not only presented us with some great ideas at the design phase, but also made great suggestions during the construction. He selected great sub-contractors. He provided us a time and cost estimate with periodic updates showing that the project was going as planned. (The "overages" were due to the customer changing their mind--for example from laminate for countertops to selecting granite instead.... ) It's going to be so quiet at the farm now that the activity is over!
I'll do a few more postings so you can see the finished Hut. Now, Mark and I have to furnish it. First item is a bed, but after that we are in no hurry. Hope to use "repurposed" furniture and furnishings as much as possible and maintain that "minimalist" effect.
Below are some photos taken when the crane lifted the side panels and roof beams and joists in place--I just received these and thought them interesting. I wasn't on site at the time this work was done.
The wall were built flat on the ground.
Then hoisted into place.
The glulam beams are lifted into place.
The glulam beams are in place. The I-joists are stacked up and ready to be placed. Pretty cool and only took a couple of hours!
I am so pleased that you are pleased. I might be just slightly biased about your builder but he does maintain a calm presence just about all the time. :) Thank you, on his behalf, for your kind words. Bruce has truly enjoyed working on this project. the hut looks so cute-- and after today's cleaning session, almost spotless!
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