We had taken about 3 weeks off from working on the cabin, but we are back to work at a nice even pace now that the roof is on (and therefore everything is protected from the summer afternoon rains). Currently, we are on the deck and finishing the framing. Before the break, the guys worked on mini-columns to hold the 6×6 posts for the deck.

Mini-columns for the posts

Once they were cured, they set the posts in place and then installed the headers and ledgers.

Installing the headers to the posts

Next up, we needed to sand and waterproof the boards and then Britton worked alone to set all of the beams.

We should have just used water proofer on the beams inside the house as these turned out great!

Britton working on the Joists

We need to get more boards for the top of the deck and they need to dry out from being treated before using a waterproofer. So in the meantime, Britton and Waldemar worked on framing the triangles. We wanted to make sure the house has plenty of airflow and light, unlike the previous wooden house.

Framing the windows of the triangles

Framed!

We are nearing the point where the shell of the house will be completed and then we get to do the fun stuff like connect it to electricity, water, the bathroom, kitchen and finishing work. Building even a small house like this takes many, many little steps, but we are getting closer every day!