Learning To Raise A Timber Frame Home: Day 2

In Part Two of this custom timber-frame home build, we continue the raising process—setting principal rafters, purlins, joists, and finally pinning the frame together by hand. Master craftsmen and students from The College of St. Joseph the Worker work side-by-side to complete a structure built using traditional joinery and time-tested methods. What you’ll see in this video Installing principal rafters, purlins, and joists Traditional timber-framing techniques and joinery Pinning the frame together to lock the structure in place Apprentices learning on the job alongside experienced craftsmen The final stages of a hand-raised timber frame coming to life Why it matters For centuries, homes were built to last—crafted with care, beauty, and intention. At the College of St. Joseph the Worker, students are relearning these skills so they can once again build structures that serve families, strengthen communities, and glorify God through excellence in craftsmanship. 👉 Explore programs, apprenticeships, and classes (including timber framing open to anyone): https://www.collegeofstjoseph.com 📺 Watch Part One of the build to see the bents raised and the project begin. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to follow the rest of the build and see the finished frame. Credits Instruction & Crew: CSJW Master Craftsmen Apprentices: CSJW Students Location: Steubenville, Ohio