Builder update 7-24-25

 Another update from the builder, little more done,  Front wall is completed!


Framing for the large front windows are up, the center ridge log is installed!

Framing for the large front windows, the center ridge log is installed.

Back wall, the center ridge log is cut to nest into the top of the back wall logs.

Front Wall,  A single log holds the center ridge log in front of the house.  either side will be windows.  to be supported by a few more logs to frame the windows.

The center ridge log is supported by a post that goes straight down into the garage.  This post will be hidden within the walls of the house.

The back wall and the center post supports the main ridge log.

Center Ridge Log.  There will be two center ridge logs to give it strength to hold the roof and snow loads.  The bottom one is installed first showing the flat top to where the second log will join up with.

Center Ridge Log,   The view on top of the Center Ridge Log looking towards the front of the house.


Back of the house.  The roof will extend past the house then angle back towards the house.  (Sort of like the old Big Bear Cabin).  
















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