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Return to Table of Contents From: David Bailey Date: 08-24-06 01:44 am Subject: Structural Design in our Cabin ID: 0 Message: I had to cut down one beautiful pine tree to build the floor for our Arkansas cabin. You can see here that the grain is gorgeous!! Once it was poly-ed to death it shined like I wanted. My initial intention was to use a double 2 x 6 to span the nearly 32 feet to support the roof. You wan see later that there is a diagonal support in the middle. Fortunately, Jen's father, a builder in the family, cam and looked at it and said that there is NO WAY that is strong enough. Now, here is a lesson for me... I was really upset. I was offended and it took me a few hours to get over it, but later that evening we ordered another $900 worth of wood from our local supplier and were ready for building the next morning. My father-in-law made up and once again we are as good a friend as ever. Return to Table of Contents Thread: Structural Design - David Bailey 08-22-06 07:34 am       Structural Design in our Cabin  - David Bailey 08-24-06 01:44 am              Notching the post with a Sawz All  - David Bailey 08-26-06 09:23 am              Even the kids pitch in.  - David Bailey 08-28-06 17:00 pm              The last beam for the roof!!  - David Bailey 08-31-06 00:38 am              Structural Design in our Cabin  - David Bailey 09-02-06 08:16 am                    Windows and Doors - David Bailey 08-11-06 19:05 pm                          Building our own Door  - David Bailey 09-21-06 09:18 am                          Why Tuscan Decor Can Really Make Your Gu - Adam Peters 06-30-07 21:33 pm                          Installing An Exterior Door - Mike Merisko 06-30-07 21:34 pm                          Rough Openings For Doors - Mike Merisko 06-30-07 21:39 pm                          What You Need To Know When Choosing An E - Bill Prudehome 06-30-07 21:40 pm                          Choosing the Right Doors for Your New Ho - George Stevens 06-30-07 21:44 pm                          Why is Wood the First Choice for Windows - Kelly Parker 06-30-07 21:46 pm                          Painting a Room's Woodwork and the Trim  - Roger King 06-30-07 21:49 pm                          Technological Advances in Windows and Do - George Kaganovich 06-30-07 21:51 pm                          How to Install a Prehung Door - Mike Merisko 06-30-07 21:53 pm                          Make a Grand Entrance of Your Front Door - Debbie Rodgers 06-30-07 21:55 pm                          Laminated Glass in Modern Architecture - Christopher Devadoss 07-23-07 14:39 pm                          Bay Window Coverings - The Essentials - Albert Lee 07-29-07 18:56 pm                          Arch Windows Blinds - David Faulkner 07-29-07 18:57 pm                          Glancing At The Bathroom Window Covering - Albert Lee 07-29-07 18:58 pm                          Patio Door Security - Dan Calderwood 07-30-07 12:33 pm              Structural Design in our Cabin  - David Bailey 09-04-06 15:53 pm Respond to this message Here: From: Email: (optional) Subject: Add Picture (jpg only) or File (Word, Excel, PDF, Gif, PNG or text): Message:

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