Up She Goes! 2

The framing continues. We have a new crew member, Kulani. He carries a hammer like the proverbial "Big John," and is strong as an ox, but seems to have a very gentle temperment. In this shot, Kulani is setting the floor joists for the lanai.

Here, Marlon is attaching the lanai posts and beams...note the notched construction for extra strength. These joints will be bolted together.

This gives you a better view of the lanai deck. Being up here is going to be like living in a treehouse! Already it benefits from cooler breezes, and when it is covered, I think we will spend much/most of our time up here enjoying the sights and sounds of the tropical rain forest that surrounds us.

In this last photo, all of the interior walls have been framed, and the lanai is almost completed! This brings us to the end of Week 3...today, Marlon has gone to Kona to pickup the windows, sliding doors, and the tub/shower unit. Next week, I think we will get the stairs and railings installed.