Floor Joists

For those of you in California, that haven't seen this before. Here the normal method of building is a raised foundation, rather than slab on grade like you probably have, so floor joists (to support the floor, and the building's "live" load) are necessary. Today Josh and crew installed the joists and did some preliminary framing in the basement. They also did some leveling of the mud sill to ensure the building is level.

We also had our first overnight guest. When I got there this morning I noticed our uninvited visitor. He is a mountain beaver, and fell into the basement during the night. Some of the crew feed him oranges and rice, which he must have liked, none left. We put a 2X6 in through the basement window, and he left during the evening. I'm expecting a thank you note from him any day now.