The curved rafters for this unusual design were sawn from Douglas Fir. The two principle rafter trusses in the foreground required 7 x 18 timbers (photo at page top). The middle thumbnail photo illustrates test fitting.

Client Comments: "We wanted a house that matched the beauty of the area and was a compliment to the forest around us. Andy has not only shown true artistry in his fabrication of our unusual hull roof design, but unsurpassed skill in meeting all of our building desires." More >>

Take a moment to read a feature story about this project which appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Lake Living at Home, Southern Maine's Leisure Lifestyle Magazine. Laurie Lamountain interviewed the owners of this custom timber frame project and wrote "River's Edge Cottage, A Bowed Roof Cape on the Saco".