THE RAISING
- 'Old World' or 'Rustic Western'?
- Soaring Great Room or Space Planning Loft?
- King-sized Master Bedroom and oversized Kitchen?
In earlier days, when cranes and vehicles did not exist, the
raising of a timber frame barn or home was a huge event.
Whole communities would gather together to help with the
raising and celebrate it.
If you are not familiar with timber frame construction, this is
how a raising works:
- The pre-cut timbers are transported from our shop in
Okotoks to the site.
- They are assembled on the ground into "Bents". (You
can see one of these bents in the upper/left picture.)
- These bents are then raised by the use of a crane and
connecting plates are secured between them to
complete the Timber Frame. Each bent can weigh
upwards of 2 tonnes!
- The timber frame is now raised and ready to be
enclosed.
The entire family (and friends!) can come to watch, and even take part in, the raising of their own home.
For more information on upcoming dates for raisings go to our News & Events page.
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