The lumber from Shepley Wood Products has arrived. And so begins a crucial step in the building progress, the framing of the Idea Home. Two key definitions in today’s update are:
“Sill” – pressure treated wood that is bolted to the top of the foundation.
“Floor Joists” – wooden supports that sit on top of the sill to create structure for the plywood on the first floor.
Expert framer Joe Finnemore and his team worked through this dreary day to put in place the sill and floor joists. According to Finnemore, “It’s important that the sill is square and plumb and the deck is level at the start of the process, as every step in the future of the framing is dependent upon that determination.” Well said, Joe — after all, nobody wants a crooked house!