Framing Begins

The framers were anxious to get started on the house so as soon as the storm let up they were chalking for the walls and getting the first load of wood delivered. Today the first wall studs went up. The guest bedroom outer wall was first. In the photo you see the header for the window and the studs on either side. This window looks out on the oak tree by the garage.

The walls are first laid out on the floor. The top, bottom and verticle studs are then nailed together, still on the floor. Headers for windows and doorways are also added. When the wall section is done it is raised to its upright position. On this first day, in addition to the guest bedroom wall, the inner wall for the lower master bedroom and the outer wall for Rob's office were also put in place.