This week the framers were busy finalizing all of the details to prepare for the roofers’ arrival next Monday. They were supposed to start on Wednesday or Thursday, but were delayed until Monday due to rain.
The SIPS are finally installed and the framers have moved on to the beams to support the roof in the great room, and the turret. In one of these photos you’ll see Henrik and Lonnie measuring the beams on the floor of the great room. Rest assured, they’ll be installed up on the top of the strong walls, to form the peak of the greatroom. This was for measurement only.
The most exciting part of the week for me was my walk on the roof to watch the framers work on the turret. The view from up there is AMAZING! You can see the guys wrapping the turret with 2 layers of ¼” plywood, as you can’t bend ½ or 5/8ths plywood around a circle! The bizarre photo was taken looking down the turret. You can only see down to the main level, even though the staircase will continue down to the lower level as well.
My normal video update is a bit different this week, as I shared my excitement with the turret construction during a visit to the rooftop.
I’m heading out of town for the next 2 weeks, so stay tuned. You’ll still get photos and an update, but the photographer will be Patrick, our project manager.
Thanks to the whole crew for your continued support and great work. Looking forward to the next few weeks and seeing the house buttoned up soon!
