Open Space

This week, the new supporting beams were installed and all of the temporary walls were removed.  The space is finally emerging.  For comparison, a before photo and a current photo are below.  These pictures were taken from the same spot in the kitchen, so the change in the space is apparent.  Once the plastic comes down the change will be even more obvious.

 

 

Here's a picture of the beams (two parallel and one perpendicular).  The post in the basement (pictured previously) is directly below the right hand end of the doorway opening beam.  Kudos to Dan Bollman (East Arbor Architecture) and Palmer Construction for quickly working out a solution to our load-bearing wall problem.  It just set us back about a week.  If only it were free.

 

 

Looking forward to completing mechanicals and insulation this week.  Possibly even getting started on drywall if all of the inspections are done.