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Old 06-16-2009, 10:08 AM   #1
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...built this for the in-laws a couple of weeks ago. They sure are enjoying it!
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Old 06-16-2009, 10:10 AM   #2
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Old 06-16-2009, 10:30 AM   #3
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NICE!
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Nice one.

Some serious looking beams on that puppy.
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Very Sturdy!!
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well that sure outshines mine! LOL looks good!!!

I'm not done yet, gotta block the roof, and make a deck underneath etc.

nothing like 2 yr old rough fir! varies in width about 1/2" - keeps you thinkin!
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Wow! That is awesome! Nice Job! What a beautiful backyard too!

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Nice. I like knee braces though.
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Are those headers doubled up for a particular reason?

Awesome detail on the rafter tails.
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Are those headers doubled up for a particular reason?

Awesome detail on the rafter tails.
I just wanted to give the beams some "beef".
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Double headers, kneebraces even the concrete foundations are nicely finished.

Shows someone who has great pride in his work

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