Hi all:
Yes and this type of construction was prevalent up here in Ontario Canada appearing mainly in homes and schools about the mid 18oo's. The ones that I am familiar with had a ring of timbers at the upper sill level, and of course the floor structure had its usual timber framing and timber joists let into mortises all along. The planks here were also about 1.5" thick and were hemlock and northern white pine covered with siding, held on with large wrought iron nails. I believe this type of construction should receive some type of consideration for documentation and recording for future generations use. Around here this type of construction was considered a French Canadian style.
NH
