| On Saturday, June 7,
we were finally able to start building the floor deck. First the
foam sill sealer was rolled out and sill plates screwed down from underneath
and through the basement wall top flange. Joist layout per drawings
was next. After a delicious lunch provided by "Amor Padilla on behalf
of the Joy of the Lord Community” we started installing the floor joists.
This is the first year we used engineered floor joists (I-Joists).
They are relatively easy to install and with the Rim Boards they are engineered
for heavy-duty performance. They are uniform, start straighter, stay
straighter and are manufactured with no camber. Therefore, there's
no chance of crown down or upside down installation. And they resist
shrinking, twisting, warping, and splitting for squeak resistant floors.
Next week we will finish the last few I-Joists and nail down the deck sheets. Basement stair layout can also start. Thanks to a great crew, a lot of work was accomplished. Steve Polgar Catholic House Leader <CatholicHouse@CatholicWeb.com> **********
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