Day 80 - Steel joists in place

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This shot shows the approximate view of what we will see from the office window. Of course, the construction materials will not be there when all is completed.

This scene is from the office area, looking out over the main floor deck of the house. The gap with the grey I-beam is where the stairs will be located.

This shows the joists in the main part of the house.
The joists are held a fixed distance apart by the roll bars. The roll bars also serve to provide support for the plywood which will hold up the concrete for the floor while it is being poured and curing. Once the concrete has cured, the roll bars and the plywood will be removed. The plywood will be reused for the roof sheathing. Once again - very little construction waste. The roll bars are rented and will be returned and reused.

These are the joists that will support the porch. Note the front edge of the concrete (right side of picture) has been ground down somewhat where the lip of the joists rests. This is so the porch deck will have a slight slope to permit drainage.