I finally finished all the floor insulation(3" of rigid foam) and installed the subfloor(3/4" PT plywood - really heavy stuff!)
I also framed my first wall section, 2 x 6 24" OC. It's the left, front wall, 6' wide x 12' high. There's one window that starts at the kitchen sink, about 8" above counter height, and continues up into the loft above. Later I will add 2x2 studs on the outside of and below the window, flush with the exterior, to give more of a nailing surface for window trim. As it lies within the 24 OC layout, there's no need for cripple studs above or extra studs outside. The jack studs are 2 x 4 and the header above the window is faced flush with the exterior. This allows for more insulation and less thermal bridging. As you'll see in a month or so, the roof rafters will line up with the wall studs on the two load-bearing walls, and so the force just travels straight down, in-line.
I've drilled bolt holes through the sill and through the floor framing, and also the trailer outriggers, to lock the walls down using 10" x 1/2" bolts. I still need to add some Simpson corner braces before I raise the wall.
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
