June 7th marked the day our timber arrived. This is timber from a community forest in BC and it has been milled by master craftsmen. It is still green, so there will be some drying, twisting and cracking after construction. While concerning, the timber is not the major support for the house. The Structural Insulated Panels would be enough by themselves.
June 7 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
It arrives in a stack of carefully milled wood.
Aug 27 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
The blueprints helped figure out exactly what was necessary to begin with the framing. June 7 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
Thankfully all timbers were carefully labeled.
June 7 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
Some slight adjustments were necessary, however.
Aug 27 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
With the help of the team from the timber company we got the ball rolling. June 7 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
Two men were able to carry the timber. Getting them into the right place wasn't a problem. 
Aug 27 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
Our house is finally getting off the ground.
June 7 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
And that is adds to the sense of accomplishment from the past four months. June 7 2009 by Gerry Straathof.
You have to admit timber looks really cool.
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