More Tie Beams

A week of fine weather has meant that some progress has been made at last.
The tie beams were cut to shape and fitted and the last end frame assembled. The next job will be to begin work on the roof.

One of two middle tie beams cut ready for fitting

Wall plate rebated to accept tie beam

The middle two tie beams are cut at an angle to help tie the wall plates together. They fit into a corresponding shape on the wall plates as well locating over a tenon on each end.

Fitting  an end tie beam

Sash clamps were useful to pull the frame into position

The wall frames complete with tie beams in position