Trap and Open

I also chose to build ladders instead of steps. Steps are much nicer but they take up a lot of room. Maybe when I’m older I’ll have to put steps in there.
I’ve heard plenty of discussion about working with green or seasoned timbers. My whole barn is white pine and most of my timbers were stacked for just about three years. Seasoned pine was easier to carry and cut. Some twisted during drying but not too many.