Deck is On!

I can't believe it, but the deck is on the foundation! Despite another rainy week with temperatures in the 50's and 60's, Jeb and the OSB crew managed to push through, not only getting our deck done, but also completing a lot of the post-and-beam sections that will be going up during Friday's raising. Well done!

We had one good day, Tuesday, and a lot was accomplished. The basement frame was completed, and the 2x6 tounge and groove subfloor nailed down.. Well, mostly. Good thing, we had our first bank inspection the following day, and all this needed to be done. Tuesday night, Loralee and I managed to get out and oil the ceiling frame beams. It's a lot easier to do while they're still on the ground.

The week was full of accomplishments: Lyndonville electric got the pole in, so we should have power by mid week next week. Faulkner Well Drilling (Tri-State) called, and wanted to drill on Wednesday. I had to push them off one week, with all the frame material laying around the job-site. Tuesday night, while the weather was good, Lor and I began the work of oiling the timber frame. This has the effect of sealing the wood, so as not to hold dirt. Eventually, we will need to have ALL the exposed wood in the house oiled.

Friday is Raising day, Rain or shine! OSB is meeting for breakfast at 6 AM. We've been invited, but I don't see getting there before 6:30. The crane shows up at 8, and the team goes to town. We'll be hanging out watching, until lunch at noon. It's a catered affair, provided by Old school. Jeb says they expect to be wrapped up by 3:00 PM. Wish us luck!