Foundation is in and ready for the timbers to arrive.
	First floor 5-lam Phoenix timber wall system is up!
	The shell of the home has been completed except for siding on the upper level.  What a view!

A custom 1,364 sf chalet is under construction in Nagano, Japan.  The homeowner is project managing with help (as needed) from a local contractor.

This 3-bedroom, 1 bath home shipped shortly after the devastating March, 2011 earthquake.  The homeowner also battled multiple typhoons during construction and heavy snowfall.

What a relief to have the roof on and begin interior finish work!

	Day 1 of construction: Mudsill being installed on perimeter foundation.
	Laminated columns in place. The first courses of cedar timbers are laid down.
	Timber walls finished. Framing has begun.
	Rafters installed and ready for sheathing.
	Roof system, windows and doors installed. Shell completed.

The framing crew has arrived and construction has begun. This 680 sf craftsman-style cabin is a hybrid mix of our laminated timbers and stud wall construction. The design includes two bedrooms, open living / kitchen / dining, 1 full bath, a half bath and an enclosed sun porch.

It took about 3 weeks to complete the shell for this home.

 

	Roof trusses are being set

The building crew is making good progress on this post and beam custom garage.  The unheated garage area is 37' x 28'.  Plenty of room for 3 cars -- or in this case, two cars and a boat.

The overhead bonus room is 1,049 sf. It includes an open kitchen, dining living area - all with access to the deck (and a fabulous view!). A bedroom, full bath and closet complete the upper level.

	Day 3 of shell construction
	Day 4 Plywood sheathing is on. Forklift was used to install beams.
	The framers finished the covered porch and addition. Windows and doors installed.

These homeowners are looking forward to expanding their living space.  The new addition will include a master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, new full bath, laundry / mudroom and a small office.

Watch this space for more progress photos!