First Floor taking shape

In freezing weather, the crew have completed the joists of the first floor. Its amazing to see this take shape so quickly.

Here you can see the future sunroom taking shape: the whole will be back filled and topped with a concrete slab; underneath the joists is the basement which will be usable as a gallery space in the future.
Later this week we hope to see some first floor walls...
Nicholas

Here is the western wall of the basement...as you can imagine, as these face west, the light will be readily available to us, even in the lower level of the house.

Today the crew will be nailing thick sheets of wood to the floor joists, creating the floor under what will be our entryway, my healing room, our guest room, living room, and the kitchen/dining area. When the floor is in place, they will frame up the sides of the house, add the staircases to the upper level and continue framing our master bedroom, office and Nicholas' studio.

We are amazed.

Everyone said the build would be quite dramatic, changing everyday, especially in the first few weeks...once the walls and roof are on, not much changes visually, as they are doing all the wiring and plumbing and interior work...but for now, each day we are blessed with a new picture of what is yet-to-be.
Judy