Joinery: Scarf joint
Above, diagram of a splay stopped scarf joint with bridled butts. Below, the same scarf joint on the bench:
Finally, the scarf joint in situ, properly placed over a knee brace:
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- The Lighthouse Series
- The LaHave
The LaHave
The latest in our Lighthouse Series. 1800 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms and 3 baths
- The Ingonish
The Ingonish
1643 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a cozy vacation or retirement home
- The Arichat
The Arichat
At 2050 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, the largest of our Lighthouse Series
- The LaHave
- House Plans under 1000 sq.ft.
- The Lindsey
The Lindsey
A classy little vacation cottage or guest house with a sleeping loft, 570 sq. ft.
- The Gaspereau
The Gaspereau
A timber frame cottage with an option of a full second floor or a loft, giving 625 or 515 sq. ft. of living space
- The Newcomb
The Newcomb
A great retirement home, starter home, vacation cottage or timeshare unit. 908 sq. ft.
- The Garage
The Garage
Double garage in 2x6 with classy timber framed, 836 sq. ft. apartment above. Use as starter home, guest apartment, cottage... with 1618 sq. ft. on two levels, there's lots you can do.
- The Lindsey
- House Plans 1000 – 2000 sq.ft.
- The Walton
The Walton
A cosy cottage or retirement home with upstairs bedroom and loft, 1102 sq. ft.
- The Sheffield
The Sheffield
Ideal for building on a slope, with garage below, loft above vaulted living area, 2 BR and lots of options for now or later. 1400 sq. ft. of living space.
- The Glenmont
The Glenmont
Small family home with bright and comfortable living spaces and vaulted ceilings. 1535 or 1668 sq. ft. depending on whether you go with 2 or 3 bedrooms.
- The Windsor
The Windsor
A traditional post and beam Cape Cod with a country kitchen in the wing on the side, two bedrooms upstairs, 1½ bath. 1635 sq. ft.
- The Cape Split
The Cape Split
An open concept timber frame house with hammerbeam trusses and a large loft /workspace upstairs designed by and for an artist. 1870 sq. ft.
- The Maitland
The Maitland
Three bedroom, 3½ bath timber frame family home with vaulted living room, 1858 sq. ft. Master BR with balcony faces the view behind.
- The Avalon
The Avalon
A spacious and open two-bedroom timber frame house plan with windows on the view. 2000 sq. ft.
- The Walton
- House Plans over 2000 sq.ft.
- The Craftsman
The Craftsman
An ideal family home, with 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. Big country kitchen flows into living room. Covered porches front and back. 2427 sq. ft.
- The Harrison
The Harrison
Four bedrooms, well defined living areas and verandahs, a timber frame house for a large family. 2624 sq. ft.
- The McDonell
The McDonell
A great family timberframe home with wraparound verandah. Vaulted Great Room and timber arches. 2375 sq. ft.
- The Greenwich
The Greenwich
A traditional Cape with a classic center entry, vaulted living room with dramatic open valley. Three variations to choose from; 2723 or 2389 sq. ft.
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- Ultimate
Workshop
The Ultimate Workshop
A 16'x22' building that can be used for a workshop, a small retail outlet for antiques or crafts, or an information center.
- The Fish Shack
Cabin
The Fish Shack Cabin
An attractive 16'x12'6" building that could function as a seaside cottage or a small retail outlet.
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Cooper Shop
The Cooper Shop
A 20'x 28' building that can be used for a workshop, cottage or starter home.
- The Walton
The Walton Shop Prints
A cosy cottage or retirement home with upstairs bedroom and loft, 1102 sq. ft.
- The Newcomb
The Newcomb Shop Prints
A great retirement home, starter home, vacation cottage or timeshare unit. 908 sq. ft.
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