The timbers that are visible from inside the house are sanded and finished with a nice pine resin, linseed, and citrus oil finisher. This is a detail of the center post which is interesting to look at not only because of the beauty of the the wood grain, but also because the beam dimensions are determined by function.The beam at left is a 10'' x 8'' that spans 12 1/2' on the south side of the house. The beam at right spans only 7 1/2', and is therefor smaller at 8''x8''. The floor joist protruding outward from the post as one of 6 6'6'' timbers from the post is only 6'' x 6''. Unlike the other beams, which keep the house from collapsing, the joist only holds up the mezzanine floor.
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