Since an in-floor Jacuzzi was planned, a slab foundation wouldn't work
because of the Jacuzzi drain. A crawl-space foundation was opted for.
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Because the land had a gentle slope, the footing was stepped in order
to decrease the amount of digging required for the footing. |
Cinder blocks being added to the completed footing. |
Cinder blocks finished showing load-bearing wall half way back that will
support the front of the hayloft. |
Another view of the completed foundation and our heavy-duty construction
vehicle. |
In order to hold calculated loads, the floor joists were 2x12x14 yellow
pine. |
Jacuzzi arrives. We found it on eBay in Indiana, so we made a road trip out of
picking it up. |
Plywood floor being laid by the Etzel Construction Crew (Ronda, Mitchel,
Ariel, and Sydney). Exterior walls being constructed. |
Innkeeper on left with the Ledbetter Construction Crew (Anna, Rob, Robann,
and Zachary) after completing hayloft floor. |
Trusses were constructed using a homemade jig on the hayloft floor and
then slid into place. |
After weeks and weeks of building trusses, they're finally all up. |
Interior view, from living room, of hayloft and truss works. |
Studs for bathroom (right) and master bedroom (back). |
View from living room of the master bedroom after Jacuzzi spa was installed. |
The Jacuzzi had to go in first as it predicated slope and run of the rest of the sewer pipes and septic system. |
Sheathing goes up on roof and walls. We have a front door!!! |
Siding begins to be installed. |
Siding complete and awaiting installation of trim. |
Barn theme starts to take shape with the installation of trim. |
Wiring and insulation get installed. |
Steps to the hayloft are roughed in to check clearances. |
Septic system getting installed. |
In order to get a more "Amish" look to the flooring, 2x6x14 yellow pine
was milled into 1x6x14 pieces. |
Milled wood laying on the garage floor ready for installation. |
