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The birds mouth notch on the rafter is over 1/4 the member depth, but otherwise an excellent looking project.

Ref link:
http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:wtz7u0mpil0J:www.iccsafe.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi%3Fubb%3Dget_topic%3Bf%3D10%3Bt%3D00 1930+birdsmouth+notch+rafter&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Art + Building = Architecture

You have yourself some architecture there.


EDIT: Are those pre-fab concrete post footings? No need for metal post support to lift it one inch in your area?

Ref 2 link (graphics):
http://www.sustland.umn.edu/implement/deck_footings.html

I know it's not a building or even a deck, but anything with a permanent foundation requires an inspection around here (fence, accessory building/shed).
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