As we lose head builder to the Olympics, labourer (and first aid certificate-holder) to a doctor’s appointment, and #2 man to his arc welder (to craft our steel posts so that the masonry doesn’t have to touch any combustible, i.e. wood), progress on the framing slowed to a trickle.
Luckily, Russell the mason is patiently teaching D how to be his go-fer, and progress on the under-fireplace masonry is satisfying to watch. Russell is an artist, a careful, steady worker.
The fireplace kit is not here yet (promised 3 weeks ago – kind-of like BC Hydro) and will be another week at least. Patience…
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Ooooh, masonry is cool. I gained a lot of respect for masons when we did a cinderblock and brick laying workshop for a building science class. It took us 2 hours and we made a 2ft by 2ft piece of wall (3 of us). And it was crap. Very neat though.
The building is looking very “whole”.
Its great to see the inside progress. Looks big without the walls.