First Floor Framing

The first photo shows the framing from the front of the house and the second photo is from the back. Notice that the first signs of a roof line are seen in the photo of the back of the house; that is the vaulted master bedroom.

Catching Up: First Floor Joists

The first floor's joists are laid. Recent code changes require that the inspection be done before the subfloor is laid, giving us the opportunity to take these photos. This type of joisting is becoming more widely used due to its superior strength and durability. Since it uses less wood than traditional floor framing, it is a GBI choice for resource efficiency.

Catching Up: The Crawlspace Is Sealed

Here you can see the crawlspace sealing that we discussed before. Notice that even the footings are wrapped. Around the outside perimeter a dense foam sheeting is laid and sealed with a foam "caulking".

Catching Up: Gravel In The Crawlspace

Pea gravel is laid down inside the crawlspace for additional drainage and to provide a level crawlspace floor.

Catching Up: Foundation Waterproofing

Here we see the foundation waterproofing underway. A waterproof layer is "painted" up to where the dirt will be backfilled. A drainage pipe is snaked along the foundation in a shallow trench where it will have drain outlets around the back or less visible side of the house. Over the drainage pipe is laid a layer of gravel, providing easy access to the pipe and more good drainage protection next to the foundation.