After a short break for the Thanksgiving holiday the crew is back to work in full force. Most framing for the first floor was completed this week, and trusses for the second floor were delivered on Tuesday.
Today, the crew is framing second-floor walls, while an unanticipated challenge around the staircase is being resolved on the first level... different interpretations between design and engineering require adjustments and a couple of days to resolve, but no show-stopper!!
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These 18" trusses will allow for running of HVAC, electrical and plumbing through the floor structure, and should prove to be a strong and stable platform for the rest of the house above.
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| Second-story floor joist being installed mid-week. That open section toward the back of the photo will be completed once a design change is taken care of around the interior staircase. |
Today, the crew is framing second-floor walls, while an unanticipated challenge around the staircase is being resolved on the first level... different interpretations between design and engineering require adjustments and a couple of days to resolve, but no show-stopper!!
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| Above are the beginnings of our guest bedrooms, and in the foreground is the area being left open while new trusses are made to accommodate an engineering change. |
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| All in all, terrific progress this week. Our beloved oak tree will need more pruning sooner rather than later, but with continued excellent weather we may have a roof overhead by Christmas! |
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