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Plank frame construction - recommendations needed
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sean Maher Jun 28, 2009.

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Demo is done - waiting for plan approval

We finished the demo on this little pyramid cottage - knocking it back to its 1900 roots. We had an architect (who has a pyramid cottage office!) develop conceptual plans that are sensitive to the original style. The structure of the house (plank construction) has been so compromised, we're not really sure why the roof is staying up! The drop-lap siding is pretty much hacked up and has huge damage by termites (which previous owners covered up with asbestos shingles and then vinyl siding).Our…See More

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Sean Maher replied to Carol Pepper-Kittredge's discussion 'Plank frame construction - recommendations needed'

I think I remember a thread on this over at historichomeworks. The planks attach at the sill and plate. As long as the planks are sound there and someone didn't add a ten foot picture window you might be ok. The planks can be anywhere from 7/8…

Jun 28, 2009

Plank frame construction - recommendations needed

My husband and I are helping our son renovate a c. 1900 pyramid cottage. The construction is plank framing - no corner posts, just 2 x 12's that frame the perimeter and hold the roof up. The house has been remuddled so many times that the planks have been (I think) somewhat compromised. Has anyone out there worked with this style of framing? I'd appreciate any/all advice. You can check out the project on the ning site - http://555bstreet.ning.com/

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Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:: My husband and I have helped our son purchase his first home. As a family, we are working on the renovation of his c.1900 pyramid cottage.