Uncovering existing septic tank. Tank will be pumped, cover broken and filled with pea gravel.
Cleaning footings after backhoe has dug them. All roots, and loose material is removed.
Forming the foundation. Note that the conduit is in for underground utilities.
Concrete has been poured, forms are being stripped
Concrete pump used to pump concrete into the perimeter foundation
Showing construction of pony walls.
Girder construction. Note that we place heavy plastic on the ground as a moisture barrier and retardant for termites.
Floor joist construction is almost done, plumber is starting rough plumbing. March 6.
Pony wall construction, showing water proofing, plastic under floor and framed opening for access door.
My clients Fred and Kathy and the PG&E representative.
Putting down the floor sheathing, getting ready to laid out the walls.
Exterior and interior walls are framed March 14.
Starting the shear wall construction. As specified by the engineer, we are using 3/8" OSB. The shear wall nailing varies in accordance to what is specified by the engineer. This is the end of week March 14. We lost a day and half to rains.
March 17 the shear walls front and back are complete except for nailing. Backhoe is digging footings for deck and porch. We are also installing water lines and power conduit from the well.
Back of house showing shear wall construction
I forgot to include this picture of Angel, my dog. She makes sure that everything is going well.
Friday the 21st. Trusses arrive from Marysville to the job site. The trusses are so tall that the top portion will be placed later as a separate truss.
Trusses being loaded to the top plate of the home
Monday 24th, noon time. Lower truss members will be completely installed today.
Installing top portion of truss. Trusses are so tall that they had to be shipped in two pieces.
Stair framing.
March 28. Side view of attic trusses. I designed this house with attic trusses as a way to reduce construction costs. Once the attic trusses are in place, the upper floor, side walls and roof for the second floor is framed, saving time and money.
Another picture of the upstairs showing the attic trusses. End of the week, electric panel has been set, stairs built and trusses completely in place.
