Framing for this structure is fairly simple, and here you can see the mock up of the rafter system that forms both the shed and awning roofs. The studs are all FSC * certified, and much of the wood from the concrete footing forms was incorporated as well. I learned a little something about FSC certified lumber this time around in that it does not necessarily have to be stamped with the FSC logo (or any other mark suggesting certification) in order to be actual FSC certified wood. All FSC wood I've bought in the past has been marked, and I had always thought it was just part of the chain of custody protocol, but the folks at Builder's Alliance informed me that chain of custody proof was required only in the paperwork from the mill. That said, I think it should all be stamped with the official logo for a variety of reasons, not the least of which are because it's further proof of certification (what's to keep a bunk of standard 2 X 4s from being passed off as FSC?), and because customers who are into the ethic and are spending the extra $ like to see the stamp of approval. Anyway, I've used FSC certified wood many times in the past and this was the first time I had to sort through an entire stack to find good straight stuff. Finding quality lumber of any type is always a crap shoot.....
* FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
Check out their site at: www.fsc.org
Kai helping out his "Daddo"
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