floor joist


Work Starts on the Second Floor

Today the heat wave hit Lewes, but that didn’t keep the crew from working on laying the floor joists for the second floor.  We were watching the progress and were able to see a load of lumber being delivered which will be used for the sub-floor.  The second floor should … Continue reading

7.15.13 - Sussex Lumber Truck - Cape Shores, Lewes, DE

7.3.13 Floor Joists - Lewes, DE - Cape Shores

Floor Joists are Set on First Floor

Today was another productive day, the crew worked hard to get all of the floor joists secured in place on the first floor while leaving an opening for the central staircase.  The weather seemed to be mostly sunny today with a late afternoon rain shower moving through the area causing … Continue reading


Busy Day at 8 Sandpiper – Beams are Complete

What a day at 8 Sandpiper!  The beams have all been secured to the pilings and the floor joist holders (not sure of the technical term) have also been laid in place.  It seems that a break in the weather has allowed our crew to make some great progress.  We can’t wait to see what comes … Continue reading

Framing 7.2.13 - Lewes, DE