Back in the fall when I took these photos, the timber frames were being put in place, and it's really exciting to see the plans coming to life! I wish the pictures that accompany this post could do this justice.  The foliage was truly breathtaking.  I think everyone agrees that it was one of the most vibrant foliage seasons in years.  We lucked out and didn't have any leftover hurricanes blow through until the very end so the foliage stayed.  Lots of reds, and we were all worried with the lack of rain there wouldn't be much of a foliage season, but it worked out very well. In these photos, the first floor Timbers were being put in place.  This is a true timber frame home.  They have been precision milled and there will be no nails or glue.  Our office in Littleton is also an old Timber frame and there are just wooden pegs. The beams are very old and extremely dense - we need a hammer to even put in a tack.  It's a pretty office with the exposed timbers and we believe (have not been able to confirm) that the timbers are Southern Yellow Pine brought up from the sea coast.  The history of many barns in our area is that these timbers were initially meant to be masts on ships.  If you have never been in our Littleton office feel free to stop on by to see us.  As with anything, pictures just don't do it justice. Unlike our office, this beautiful timber frame is taking full advantage of our current technologies and uses computer precision for all of the cuts for accuracy that our forefathers I'm sure would admire.  Rockwood will have the elegant finish with smooth beams.  Our office has the rustic charm of the hand hewed beams.  Personally I love both.   What look do you prefer? [caption id="attachment_4028" align="alignleft" width="640"] Actively building and fitting the precision-cut timber frame for the house[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4034" align="alignleft" width="640"] For comparison, the Peabody & Smith Realty office is made from hand hewed timber.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4029" align="alignleft" width="640"] A shot of the beautiful fall foliage in New Hampshire[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_4027" align="alignleft" width="640"] Ledgewood, located in Bethlehem and Twin Mountain, NH.[/caption]