We had to add a faceplate on top of the basement wall frame in order to have something to attach the basement ceiling drywall to. It was a real challenge fitting a long wide board up above the wall frame and in the floor joist, but Rick got it done.
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How to ‘hide’ the center post?
We need your input and ideas. How can we ‘hide’ the center post in the stair area of the basement? It can not be a solid barn beam since there is a drain pipe that runs through it. We’ve thought of many options, but we haven’t settled on a good solution yet. Drain pipe fromContinue reading “How to ‘hide’ the center post?”
Shower Delivery & Framing Walls
I ordered a fiberglass shower insert for the basement and a different type of insert for the upstairs bathroom. All materials were purchased from Harry Cooper in Springfield, Missouri.
More Vault Framing
We couldn’t get all of the vault framing finished before we had to leave Missouri. So, on our next visit, we started with more framing to finish it up.
Framing the Vault Part
We had to build an angled top part on the upper part of the walls that are in the vaulted section of the house. It was very challenging to make the correct angle cuts and we were also exhausted which meant we made more mistakes than usual. Ultimately, we decided to stop production and goContinue reading “Framing the Vault Part”
Framing walls Upstairs
Baby, the golden retriever, ‘helps’ Rick layout and begin to assemble a wall.
Framing bathroom & laundry room
Next, we worked on the hallway framing (headers over the bathroom door and laundry room door).
The Country Cottage 