Friday was the first day we worked under complete cover. The weather was cooperative - still no rain and a nice breeze. What a difference it is being out of the scorching sun - I only had to change my clothes once.
The attic floor was completed. It is made of 3/4 inch - smooth one side - tongue and groove. It is nailed and glued on 16 inch centers - directly to the roof trusses. There is an 18 inch space under the floor and above the ceiling for air ducts - electrical wires - and black steel gas pipes - that will go to the range - fireplace - and water heater. The floor is rated for 12000 pounds - about 60 people :-)
We will use Icynene liquid foam insulation overhead on the entire roof. We were going to leave the insulation plain but the city said we must either coat the insulation or put drywall over it. We will probably do the latter. This attic is like a dance hall - 60 feet x 20 feet x 10 feet - this space alone is bigger that our whole Tamaqua chalet where we lived 30 years.
Gary laid out the steps. Since they must climb 10 feet - there had to be a landing on them. My original plan had them going straight down - thru that pantry - and out to the back porch. Lulu wanted a pantry there - so that is the way it is.
From the street - the house sits about 8 feet above pavement level. The driveway will go up the left side - to a garage that will be behind the house. To the right of the house will be gardens and citrus trees to take advantage of all the sun.
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