LET THE FRAMING BEGIN

Good progress with framing the first floor.  All seems well.  Pictures tell the story.

Dan's portable solar generator is powering the job site.

Laying out the front (south) wall over the cistern/porch.

First framed wall goes up- east side.

First floor framed.  Hurricane ties in place to secure second floor.

South wall framed.

Header bolted in place on back wall to catch 2nd floor joists.

Kitchen area.

Hurricane ties under sill plate, connecting every stud.