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Post and beam – supporting steep overhanging rafters

Post and beam – supporting steep overhanging rafters

January 7, 2021

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We add a brace to the overhanging cantilevered rafters.

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Post and Beam construction – gum pole rafters going over the ridge pole – 4 January 21

Post and Beam construction – gum pole rafters going over the ridge pole – 4 January 21

January 6, 2021

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Gum pole rafters (nungo) joined at the top in opposing pairs with rebar

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Post and beam construction – the ridge pole is on – 4 January 21

Post and beam construction – the ridge pole is on – 4 January 21

January 6, 2021

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We reach the top at 7.5m up!

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Rainfall November to December 2020

Rainfall November to December 2020

January 2, 2021

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Post and beam construction floor joists level 3 – 31 Dec 20

Post and beam construction floor joists level 3 – 31 Dec 20

January 1, 2021

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Post and beam construction up to level 3 – 28 Dec 20

Post and beam construction up to level 3 – 28 Dec 20

December 31, 2020

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