Evergreen Scarf Joint and Whitewash

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This photo demonstrates one aspect of the skill necessary to construct a frame, and to do so with the available materials at hand. The scarf joint shows that the timbers available to the enslaved builders were not all long enough, so through skill and ingenuity, they had to join two timbers end to end to complete the frame. Not only do they demonstrate their skill through the form and longevity of this joint, but they also show it through the white-washed interior siding that still remains, which added not only aesthetic appeal to the home, but also provided more insulation and protection against the elements and any critters that may come in or out.

Evergreen Scarf Joint and Whitewash