Some 1600s construction methods used in recreating the Alexander Knight House:

Trees: New England builders chose white oak because
of its strength and resistance to rot.

Frame: Jowled posts, girts, and braces were fitted to form an end wall. Plates, studs, joists, principal
rafters, and purlins could then be pegged in place to
complete the frame.

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Roof: Steep pitches were necessary for thatched roofs and provided more loft space.

Sheathing: Horizontal boards, nailed to the frame, kept out harsh weather.

Hardware: Wrought iron thumb latches, hinges, and nails were forged locally.

Chimney: Built of “wattle and daub” (riven oak and clay).

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