The gravel has been filled into the garage foundation and is ready now for the subfloor in the rear of the garage to frame the back bedroom and the garage structure itself. Nate and Larry alone this week making it happen.
The crackerjack team spent the entire day lifting and securing into place the main support structure for the roof. They did it the old fashioned way with leverage , knowhow, and muscle. Great job Men!
The main support beam is a combination of 4 ea 2 inch x 24 inch plywood laminated together to form the structure
Held into place with a toe board, the glue lams support the main beam and will become part of the connecting roof ridge
The main cabin rafters are complete, sheathing is going up through the rest of this week
As this evening closes, Pete , Nate , and Larry rest themselves proud of their achievement today. Roof framing is started and now you can see the outline of the main cabin taking shape.
Significant enhancement was applied to this photo since this shot was taken around 8:30 PM EST
Looks like a few rows of logs went up today thanks to Larry and Pete! The logs are beautiful ! They are milled by Beaver Mountain in NY. North Eastern White Pine with an 8 inch high and 10 inch wide profile. Thermal mass in Log homes exceed R value insulation for retaining heat making them one of the best passive solar design material you can use!
Not only are they beautiful but Logs are renewable too!Beaver Mountain engineered corners are one of the best in the industry.
Moisture prevention for the foundation is an all important step to ensure a trouble free foundation. Pete laid out the perforated drain tile and then cover it with gravel to filter the ground water and divert it away from the foundation.
4 inch perforated drain tile diverts ground water from the foundation
Gravel to filter the soil allows water through to the drain tile
Moisture wrap is then installed on the Fox Blocks and then the foundation ready for backfill
The subfloor takes shape. Note the black moisture wrap being installed over the exterior of the Fox Blocks
Thanks to Larry’s untiring efforts today and a big hand from Pete, the subfloor joist support is almost completed. Advantech here we come……. and then log stacking can begin!