Framing Begins!

The framing started yesterday - and so much is done already!  We'll have a little rain delay for the rest of the week, but next week promises to be clear and beautiful, so no holdups. 

Lumber was delivered yesterday morning and the guys worked quite awhile on the plate, which is the base to ensure the structure is square and also secures it to the foundation.  Lots of exacting work here.  Then, they were able to get in some basement framing as well.  Next up after the basement is finished: floor joists and then floor deck.  Can't wait for this part, as we won't have to crawl through the basement window to be 'inside' any longer!

Here's the guy that likely belongs to the hoofprint we saw early on...he welcomed Mark onto the property without batting an eye.  So, it seems I have an early houseguest.