Thank you all for the the info. This forum is really a great find.
Ken, Thanks for the TTRAG link. I should try to join this as my research progresses.
Jim, I will definatley investigate Tremont Nail. Nice.
Tim, inside is always more fun, if you know what I mean.
Well guess what Gents? I was out scouring today and found another one of these barns w/ no continuous top plate!!!!! And it's in the same town as the others!!
This one is from a later date...1880s, they tell me. All sawn timbers. That's a switch and adds to the drama.
Where are the comments from other folks who have seen this style??? Does it only exist here?
