Framing Begins

It has been far too long since I've updated this site and so much has happened.  Last I checked in a month ago, the addition framing hadn't started yet.  Now the addition itself is completed framed and roofed in, and the upstairs interior demolition is complete and the interior framing is under way.  I plan to catch things up on here over the next week in a series of posts.  This one will cover the framing of the first floor.

Framing begins!

We had unexpected problems with the structural integrity of the back right of the house.  Our contractor did a great job of identifying the issue and developing an efficient workaround.

Looking from the north.  The doorway on the right will be a sliding door to the patio.

Another, later, view from the north.

First floor paneling goes on.  Looking from the south.

All paneled in from the southwest corner.

Looking from the west at the back window.  We've designed the window to align with the main corridor through the first floor of the house so you can always look out.

Looking at the existing house from the back corner of the addition.  The doorway will be removed, and the upper half of the wall to the left will be removed and will be a pass through the kitchen, with an extended counter and bar stools.  Books shelves and TV/Wall unit to the right of the door.

Looking to the north from inside the addition.

Next up: Second floor construction.