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  A Timberframed Home

  A timberframed home rises from the snow in the Colorado Rockies.Laggis Architecture and Construction

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  Timberframing

  Carpenters install tongue and groove decking on a timberframed home.Laggis Architecture and Construction

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  Hand Mortising

  A craftsman hand mortises heavy timber posts.Laggis Architecture and Construction

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  Mortising Posts

  A craftsman chain-mortises a series of heavy timber posts.Laggis Architecture and Construction

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  Mortis and Tenon

  A craftsman assembles a mortis and tenon timber connection.Laggis Architecture and Construction

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  Mortis and Tenon Connection

  A mortis and tenon timberframe connection drawing together.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Mortis and Tenon Connection

  A mortis and tenon timberframe connection drawn tight.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Mortised Posts

  Mortised 12x12 posts await installation.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Tenoned Posts

  12x12 timber posts with shouldered tenons await installation.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Installing a Mortised Beam

  Carpenters install a mortised plate beam onto tenoned posts using a tower crane.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframing an Entryway

  Carpenters fly a mortis and tenoned assembly into place using a tower crane.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Entry

  A carpenter installs a tenoned rafter in a timberframed entryway.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Bay

  A mortis and tenon timberframe bay in progress.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Bay

  Tongue and grooved decking is installed on a timberframed bay pop-out.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Bay and Roof

  A carpenter inspects a timberframed dormer and bay pop-out.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Dormer

  Tongue and Grooved decking is installed on a timberframed bay pop-out.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Concealed Steel Bracket

  A connection for a flying timber dormer in progress.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Primary Component

  Principle rafter and dormer ridge connected by concealed steel bracket.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Dormer

  A carpenter installs the primary component of a flying timber dormer.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Flying Timber Dormer

  A woodworker installs bolts in a concealed steel connection supporting a flying timber dormer.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Dormer

  A concealed steel connection supports a flying timber dormer.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Dormer

  A timberframed dormer with concealed steel connection.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Mortising A Ridge Beam

  A woodworker uses a router to mortis a ridgebeam in preparaion for tenoned rafters.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Tenon Cutter

  A chainsaw is used to precision cut a tenon on the end of a timber rafter.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Fine Timberframing

  A corner post supports a timberframed roof.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Timberframed Dormer

  Carpenters install tongue and groove decking to a timberframed dormer.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Scarf Joint With Shouldered Tenon

  A craftsman prepares to install a large post.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Fine Woodwork In Progress

  A router being used to cut curved components to an arched doorway.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Arched Lintel

  A curved lintel almost ready for installation into an arched doorway.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Freestanding Bathtub

  Curved framing for a freestanding bathtub.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Tile Prep.

  A craftsman applies thinset to curved lathe for a shower.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Stair Stringers

  A pair of mortised timber stair stringers.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Mortised Timber Stair Stringer

  A timber stair stringer is mortised and ready to accept tenoned treads.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Fine Woodworking in Progress

  A woodworker using a router to cut parts for a curved tread stairway.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Fine Woodworking in Progress

  A woodworker crafting mortis and tenon curved stair treads.Laggis Architecture and Construction

• Running Joists

  Carpenters frame the second floor.Laggis Architecture and Construction