Roof done!

Roof framing

The roof is getting sheathed in... you can see the center hall skylight hole in the middle picture.  Miguel is also doing the rough inside framing for the faux cathedral ceiling that will sit well above the huge, open foyer.

Trusses!

The trusses arrived this morning and we began lifting them into place.  Their is quite a bit of hand cutting to this roof... which makes for a cold few days for Miguel and his crew.

Front facade takes shape

Very nice!

Framing Progress

Framing is really coming along, with some nice-ish weather helping.  We got a nice long set of temporary stairs installed today so Jaime and Mike can get a view from the top!

2nd Floor Floor

81 Ambleside has a LOT of elevation change and a very interesting roof line...which makes for a challenging task to frame.  Miguel has been practically sleeping with the truss layout to make sure he gets all of the wall heights just right.

1st Floor Walls Complete

While it was a little icy on the deck after the rainy days we've had, the weather has been really good.  We managed to finish the first floor walls today, and submit the measurements for the trusses.  The guys will come back to do the 2nd floor floor and walls in about a week and a half just in time for the arrival of the trusses.

Who's the Boss?

 Miguel's team arrived today to work on the 1st floor floor layout.  I felt pretty at ease with the progress, as I knew I had this little guy watching the progress of their work all day from the back fence...

Also helpful are the neighbours to both sides keeping a watchful eye!  Note...crack kills Miguel....

Framing starts...after my other house :-P

81 Ambleside is 3rd (and almost 2nd) on the job list for the framers.  We have passed our drains inspection and if the weather stays as is, we should be starting framing in about 2 weeks.  Stay tuned!

Stairs? And drains

For the upcoming 5 minute drain inspection, we had to install temporary stairs to the basement (that's right before they are ripped out by the concrete guys!).  Luckily I always seem to have some stair segments laying around, so it wasn't a huge investment :-).

Tony, Mario and Rui were in today to start the drain system.  Hopefully we can finish up tomorrow.

JIT Framing

Miguel gave new meaning to the "Just In Time" business process mantra by successfully delivering the completed first floor floor late today (complete with the coolest little sliding access hatch to keep the weather out!). 

Progress!

Looking good!  Most of the supporting wall and the plates were completed today.

Progress

Work went slowly today - a combination of the weather, and trade's Christmas parties.  D'oh!

Framers Arrive!

The telltale arrival of the black trailer means Miguel and the boys have arrived to start the first floor floor.  Miguel leaves for vacation back to Portugal this Sunday, so timing will be tight!

Footings

Before I could even bring them coffee, Phil was in and out with his crew, completing the footings in record time.  Very clean, professional job.