Cash is still king and this is what a roof looks like in 100 dollar bills. Tomorrow this will magically be transformed into an actual roof, first “Decking” (covering the space inbetween rafters with wood and place felt on top to dry in). Then a standing seam metal roof, wich is long lasting and one of the best options out here for roofing.
Although thunderstorms were forecasted for most of the day, it was dry from about 9:00 til 4:00pm, which allowed me to do some more gap filling on the west log wall. I even got brave enough to go all the way up to the top logs, which considering my vertigo is quite an achievement.
As the cabin builder does not do what they call framing, I’m putting in some none load bearing walls myself, the old school way using hammer and nails
This is the back wall of the add on, there will be three like that I can do myself as they are small enough to lift by 1 person.
Today the back rafters were lifted into place with a big crane
It wasn’t easy, as the crane was too big to get around to the back.
So I helped a bit as crane driver and Hippy Dave (Builder from California) could not see eachother; I extended their view and helped to get the rafters in place.
Apart from the front gable, and 2 floor joists, the bearing construction is now finished and ready for roofing and framing. the latter I hope to do myself, up on the 2nd story I may not do it, unless with scaffolding in place.
Meeting roofers tomorrow
As of yesterday I’m at Ozuye, spent the first night in my truck because there was a weather alert; thunderstorm with hail. Not great when in a cheap tent.
Days are 100% outdoor and been on a ladder from early dawn til dusk. Pretty sure I got some sun
Well, the icecream is anyway. Outdoor temperature at 9:30 in the evening still beat most summer day temperatures in Amstelveen
Today found what will be my ride for the coming years in Texas.
It’s from 2001 and has a few miles on it, but still is in good shape, and seats up to six,
whilst still leaving plenty of space for stuff in the back.
Bob & Paulette were a great help finding the best car from a couple of dozens local car dealers.
Finally part of the actual home is becoming visible; the walls are almost finished. In case you wonder; there will be windows and doors, but this is how log homes are built; walls first and then the 4 trusses will go up. From my bank account I can clearly see these walls are not paid by Mexico. But at least it’s finally starting to take shape.
Last week the beams started to connect the piers, making the pier & beam foundation.
Below you’re looking at what will be the front-left of the house, and as you can see there is a 5ft difference between those beams and the ground.
The deck will expand beyond that, which should give a nice view over the trees, even from the ground floor deck.
Last week the work on the foundation has gone well, and the piers are now connected by Beams, hence the name Pier and Beam foundation.