The Cage

The man of steel made a visit to the site this week and there are now massive steel beams welded to the plates set in concrete. This is a very exciting development because with the steel beams holding up the house, we can finish framing the rest of the house and put a roof on it. Here are where the beams are attached to the foundation:




And here's what all that steel is holding up, basically, the rest of the house:






All the steel beams, welded together, create a stiff cage that acts as a roll bar for the whole house. Steel is very strong and holds up a lot of weight, but it is also flexible and can sway a bit if needed.





In addition to getting some backbone, the house also got some back and the framing extended back towards the concrete wall, forming the space for the family/media room:





Above the family/media room, the floor of the two guest bedrooms was taking shape and Fai and Alexei are stress testing the floor -- seems to be holding up well, the floor that is.




Next week: More steel, framing, and maybe some windows.