I am new to the forum and to TF. I am determined and well underway on a project to build a small simple bent/ frame, cabin. Like 800 sq ft. I have a friend with land. We are drafting a contract to activate a gift of 30 trees from his property. He is giving them to us. They are straight, tall, 1-3 ft. dia. Ponderosa Pine and a few nice Dougs that are 1 foot dia. He wants the fire break but doesn't want to pay. I want the timber and don't want to pay.
Any opinions on Ponderosa for TF construction? And forgive my ignorance, I have been watching too many You-Tube Videos...are Box Heart timbers suitable for the entire frame? There seems to be no definitive answer.
I hope this is the correct forum thread.
Thank you