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I’m about to embark on a post and beam addition and, will have an adequate supply of fresh cut timber. Any tips about selection and curing would be appreciated

thanks
Ben

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  1. Ben_Howe | | #1

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    I'm about to embark on a post and beam addition and, will have an adequate supply of fresh cut timber. Any tips about selection and curing would be appreciated

    thanks
    Ben

  2. Guest_ | | #2

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    Ben, contact your state forest service, get a list of Foresters for your area. Retain his/her services for the grading, culling, and drying advise. Otherwise, where/how are you going to saw this material? Do you know a Sawyer?

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