Category Archives: Projects

Multi-functional Building

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Hajo Meijer

These just in! 24×32′ multi-functional building nestled in the trees on the slopes of Kootenay Lake. One open space under a timber roof, with a porch, garage doors and a view of Kootenay Lake. Job well done by Shawn Handley … Continue reading →

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the Ridge: al.most.finished!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

It has been a couple of weeks since I visited the site and took these pictures… The Ridge is almost finished! Last week I heard the parging was being applied to the foundation. Would be nice to see that blue skin … Continue reading →

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The Ridge: week 32

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

It’s been already a month now since I’m back from vacation (a 2 week visit to the Netherlands, and a short tour of Europe, of which I am hoping to show some pictures here in the near future) and it’s … Continue reading →

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Post & Beam Barn = Climbing Wall 2

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

Rob Wilkes has added some more braces to the barn… and then a climbing wall! Great idea to add some fun to this working building! Again, my thanks to Sarah Evans for taking and sharing these pictures!

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Post & Beam Barn II

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

Nine foot knee braces, eight inch diameter. Tight joinery.

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The Ridge: week 28

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

Interior finishing is well underway. Some cabinets are installed,  including a couple of gorgeous tiger-wood cabinets! Tiling in master bath room is almost finished and walls are painted.

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The Ridge: week 25

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

Al. most. finished…  The siding is all installed now, except for some pieces of fascia. Those pieces will be installed at the same time as the snow fences. Inside, the painter is priming the walls and preparations are made for … Continue reading →

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Post & Beam Barn

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

Rob Wilkes is doing a nice job building this log post and beam barn! About a year ago I helped him design the structure and since then he has been working on it in his spare time. He selectively harvested trees … Continue reading →

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the Ridge: week 24

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

It has been a couple of weeks and the metal siding is pretty much finished on the front. Progress has slowed down a bit now James and his crew are working on the back, having to work from scaffolding, high … Continue reading →

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the Ridge: week 22

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Hajo Meijer

Check out that metal siding! It’s looking really sharp! No siding yet – but I such a beautiful view that day! These are the guys that make it happen.

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