New 8x12 post and beam sugarhouse

[Biz]

My new 8x12 post and beam frame goes up tomorrow! The goal is to get my evaporator installed before snow flies :)

Frame was won in a raffle in Manchester NH, however when done it will end up costing a bit more than the $5 raffle ticket.

Dave

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[maplestudent]

That was well worth the $5 investment. Looking forward to seeing pics of it in place.

[NhShaun]

Not a bad Raffle prize I'd say! Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[handtapper]

Congratulations on the new shack, nothing beats being high dry and warm. What are you doing with the steam? Cupola, hood or just windows/door?

[Biz]

More pics of the raising last weekend. Team of timber framing student from NH and MA.

Joists installed
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First bent raised
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Frame done, first rafter set up
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Finished. Well, except for some minor details like roof, walls, door, windows, roofjack, and cupola
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Inscription on top plate. nice touch.
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[maple flats]

Nice work. You will like boiling in the sugarhouse when finished.

[Maplewalnut]

nice job...so much better than big box lumber!!

[Biz]

More updates....
North side roof in place. Yeah, I used asphalt shingles instead of metal.
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South side roof. 1x8 roughsawn pine boards
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Two walls up - 1x10 shiplap from a local sawmill
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Cupola in place and door/transom/side window framed up
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[NhShaun]

Making good progress, Keep it up. At this rate you shouldn't have a problem getting your Evap set up before the snow flies.