As you would expect, the Riverdale, Mill Creek and Belgravia NetZero houses have much in common - netzero concept of course, designer/builder Peter Amerongen, urban location, attention to detail. They also share DNA, in the form of the large wood beams and posts that are prominent in all three houses. The wood was salvaged from a liquor store that had been located on 97 Street in Edmonton. The original beams were 7 1/2 inches wide by 29 inches deep by 33 feet long and weighed 1500 pounds.

Bernie is sawing a beam in half using a chainsaw while Tristan is removing joist hangers.

Bernie: Sure could use some help here!

Me: Sorry, someone has to document this for greenedmonton.ca

Half the original beam so it must only weigh 750 pounds.

Dragging the beam into place.

Almost there.

Thanks guys! Saved me 500 bucks on a crane rental.

B.