A Piece of Cake?

Not quite but we're happy with the results so far. We made some modifications to the posts before proceeding with the flooring. We decided to shorten the posts and set them in concrete in order to improve the overall integrity and ensure stability. So now there's an 8" concrete pad, anchor, 6" of concrete around the posts, and then the remainder of the space is tamped earth.

We then set Enviro-Safe treated double girders on the notched posts. That was followed by 2 x 8 floor joists set at 24" OC and topped off with Advantech 3/4" sheathing. Between the joists and sheathing we also added construction adhesive. Unfortunately I hadn't done any research on finding a low VOC alternative. I'll find something suitable for when we'll need caulk later. Before going on to the next step we'll add the header joists.

Girders on posts

Joists with bracing in centers

Sub-floor complete

Next up? Framing the walls. We'll do some calculations on what we need for wood and place an order today or tomorrow from our local lumber yard.

Things are looking pretty good from our perspective. We're really pleased with what we've done so far, especially given that we're novices at this. We're also having a lot of fun. I'm really enjoying working with the wood and building. Reminds me of when I was little playing with my Lincoln Logs. I can see why so many people do this for fun and as a career. It was cool sitting on the finished sub-floor last night while eating dinner. We started imagining where we'd place certain pieces of furniture or where the bathroom would be. What a trip.