Raising a bent

Exterior shot of raised frame

Detail of king post truss

Interior detail of Douglas Fir contrasting with toung-and-groove pine ceiling

Interior detail showing the passage of light through the skylight openings and clerestory

In the process of being raised

Structure raised and ready for panels

Raised structure seen from another angle

Raised structure seen from the interior

Raised structure viewed from interior after installation of panels

"Rigging" the fully assembled clerestory for installation

"Flying" the clerestory into position on top of the frame

Clerestory shown in place after being pegged to the frame

Fully assembled cupola being fastened to the frame

Cupola opening seen from the inside of the enclosed frame

Exterior view of workshop / living loft frame before panel installation

Another exterior shot

You guessed it - an exterior shot!

Interior shot of loft seen from workshop

Loft area after flooring installed

Hip rafter in timbered porch

Detail of hip rafter to plate joinery

You guessed it - an exterior shot!

View of the porch frame from the interior

The porch end-to-end