Re: stabilizing top row of bales

[Marcus Hardwick <marcus1@sonic.net>]

ruth harding wrote:

 
> I am progressing nicely and have three walls up with three to go.  The
> problem I have come across is how to stabilize the top row of bales.  I am
> not using any kind of netting and the top row fits just under the soffit
> blocking/vents.  This means there is no access to the top of the bale.  It
> seems to be impossible to fit the bale snug to the post as it wants to lean
> out about an inch or so.  I thought that I could use some netting to attach
> the bale to the row beneath, but that doesn't seem to pull it in tight.

	Try some wedges. A little friction/compression goes a long way.
 
> I also want to use 2x10 old growth (recycled ) fir for my door sills.  I
> have been advised by a friend that I need to use a hard wood like Oak or
> cherry to lessen wear and damage.  

	Use your fir. It's pretty hard (for a softwood).
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