Building the Staircase
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley build and install the stairs between the first and second story. Ryley explains the math involved in building a staircase and the process of framing stringers.
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley build and install the stairs between the first and second story. Ryley explains the math involved in building a staircase and the process of framing stringers.
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley install 4×10 douglas fir floor joists, and also put in 2 x 6 spruce tongue-and-groove decking on the second floor.
Bob visits Walden Pond and tours a recreation of the cabin that Henry David Thoreau famously built.
Bob discusses the home’s framing with contractor Bob Ryley.
Bob meets with Tom Florence, who’s installing the Flo-Well septic system. The tank is much lighter than with concrete systems, costs about 20% less, and will last much longer.
The basement walls are lifted into place and secured. This system is ideal for cold weather installation as the concrete is already cured before delivery. The prebuilt walls have R5 insulation and steel reinforced concrete studs.
Bob discusses a new foundation system that doesn’t require a concrete truck being on site.