Saturday, December 15, 2007

The Penthouse

Half of the 2nd floor joist and subfloor has been laid and work is set to begin on the sheer wall, basically a sheet of 3/4" plywood on either side of the timbers that divide the two bays of the barn that include the 2nd floor. We need to make a few cuts to main beams for doorways upstairs and the plywood sheer wall will run from the floor to the peak of the roof to maintain stability.

The loft, facing east



The loft, facing west, with bedrooms and closets temporarily visible below



An underside look



Laminate I-Beams support the 2nd floor, just like the 1st

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