Just a quick update on a slightly slower week, in terms of visual progress, but an important one. As the framing of the floor support (what is under the actual floor – non technical terms :-) was completed, we called in our architect, Kathleen Reardon, and the engineer to make sure that everything was optimal. They made a recommendation for strengthening in some areas with additional connectors, related to hurricane safety – these points are marked as arrows on the photo. As the house will sit up quite high, we want to make sure that it is solidly attached!
In the meantime we have a secure perimeter fence, as more lumber arrives. We also had a skip delivered for waste, which we will try and keep to a minimum as part of our LEED goals. We expect things to pick up again towards the middle of the month, as framing now begins in earnest in building the skeleton of the house.
