Have you ever walked through a forest and marveled at the beauty of it all- the green heaven, the rustle of fallen leaves, the whisper of the wind, the birds in the branches and the wonderful majesty of the trees. That beauty can be transferred to the objects made from the wood of those very trees – mahogany furniture, cedar toys, rosewood jewelry boxes, teak decks on ships, ebony carved statues.
Throughout the ages, wood has been a raw material. The first peoples made shelters using wood and animal skins. The first tools were made of wood and the first hunting spears were wooden. Dating back to Neolithic times, bowls and plates carved from wood have been found, as have wooden idols. In some Egyptian tombs, ancient wooden chairs have been preserved. In some cultures, coffins were carved from the trunks of trees.
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Also known as post and beam or post frame construction, pole barn building is a traditional construction method well suited to large, open spaces. Post and beam homes typically have open formats, high ceilings, and exposed beams, resulting in a rustic, yet modern, feel. When combined with contemporary building materials such as pressure treated wood and steel, pole barn construction is ideal for barns, garages, storage spaces, and agricultural and industrial buildings.
In pole barn construction the posts (the verticals, also called poles) and the beams (the horizontal structures) are typically exposed. Traditionally the posts and beams were attached to each other with mortise and tendon joints, but now metal fittings connect them. Old-fashioned barn raising involved gathering the community to raise the post and beam structure. It was a great system for building settlements in the New World.
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Depending on how you approach energy efficiency at home, it can either be an enjoyable treasure hunt for sources of energy savings, or a laborious chore that you’re required to do in order to save a little money. We’re all worried about soaring energy prices and the challenge of staying within our household budgets in the coming years and months, but don’t fret.
There are some very practical, low-cost ways to make your home run more efficiently and save money every month on electricity and heating bills, while reducing your total impact on the earth. Let’s get started!
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