11 July 2014

Ian and Perry spent the day installing extra studs where the common roof rafters will bear on the exterior walls, as much of the roof load will be transferred to the foundation at those points.  Sure am glad I got that degree in civil engineering government / public administration back in my younger days…  They also reframed the two Guest Bedroom windows so that their centers are aligned with the centers of the Main Level windows directly above them. (This was one of Sean’s design change recommendations.)  Those two bedroom windows still will be plenty large, but now the west wall of the house will be more aesthetically pleasing.  Then Ian and Perry put in all the Lower Level west wall fire blocking to stiffen up (i.e., make stronger) that load-bearing wall.  Finally, the dynamic duo put on the first course of west wall sheathing.  Meanwhile, Chree and I were enjoying a perfect day at the Shelburne Museum.  We got back to Fern Lake after 5 to find Perry still on the premises, but with the engine of his truck running.  Somewhat later, while grilling hot dogs over the campfire dressed only in my bathing suit and loafers (now there’s a sight not for the faint of heart), two gentlemen stopped by and, after a lengthy test drive, bought the Ranger.