I brought this post back up because I am still unsure of what the ideal situation is? From start to finish: late winter cut logs when sap is lowest and end seal, let season 6-8 weeks as logs , cut to timber dimension,layout and cut joints immediately , seal all end joints , raise frame in spring, roof over the frame, allow to breathe ,admire, enclosure, cure slowly. Does this sound right on? or would anyone have adjustments to this "ideal" frame situation? Some ajustments come to mind include: if timbers will be hewed(maybe they are best rough hewed immediately than to season first)?, If raising will be delayed for some time, perhaps it is better to let timbers cure and to cut joints just before raising even though the cutting will be more difficult? Another question is what if the frame were cut in stages for example foundation 1st stage: sill timbers, 1st floor, then 2nd stage:subsequent framing and roofing? and what adjustments to be made? I think it is an ever interesting topic on when, how , what is the best time to log cut, raise, breathe, in this craft .Anyone else any ideas? tb
