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I’m building a freestanding screen house in the woods behind my parents’ cottage, and I’m hoping those with some framing experience can comment on whether my framing plan is structurally sound. (I know how this may look being my first post and all, but this isn’t just a drive-by posting - I’m actually very interested in getting some constructive criticism.)
My objectives in planning this are to minimize the amount of lumber used (since I have to carry it through the woods to the site) and to limit the number/complexity of cuts since they’ll be done on site using hand tools. My other objective is to avoid building something that is likely to collapse on my parents.
Additional details:
Julia
My objectives in planning this are to minimize the amount of lumber used (since I have to carry it through the woods to the site) and to limit the number/complexity of cuts since they’ll be done on site using hand tools. My other objective is to avoid building something that is likely to collapse on my parents.
Additional details:
- I’m using post-framing instead of the usual stick-framing, so none of the wall studs are load bearing.
- Vertical sheathing joints are centred on rafters.
- All lumber is 2&Btr SPF (and posts are ground contact).
- The floor will be 3/4" waterproof G1S Douglas fir. The back wall and sides up to the first stud will be covered with lap siding, rest will be screened (see 3rd image).
- I’ve dug the post-holes already and the posts will be set 1-3 feet deep, with concrete necklaces, on top of bloody huge rocks.
Julia


