Overview looking North West.
Our first interior framing around the stairwell.
North West corner detail.
Mid-deck structural support for the future glu-lam (glued laminated beam).
South West corner support for the glu-lam post.
The sill with 14-inch i-beams crossing over a window.
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Building the deck
Pouring the slab
Rain has caused delay. The slab is poured at the first opportunity of clear weather.
4” of concrete poured on 10″ of EPS foam.
Dan Gregg brought in extra hands for the slab pour.
Dan and Rich from Dan Gregg foundations.
Clearing our in-floor electrical outlet.
Slab finishing.
Edge polishing.
Dan Gregg spent the day polishing the floor. 
The finished slab with expansion joints cut in place.
The rain returned at the end of the day.
Grading, viewed from inside
Looking East
Cement trucks at the building site, as seen from the hay field.
Pouring the foundation
Placing forms for the foundation walls
This is the first opportunity to get a sense of inside space in our new house. This view is looking South to the lower level sliding door entrance. The ground beyond will be excavated out after the completion of the foundation.
Vapor barrier running over footing and under walls
For perfect air sealing, moisture control and maximum energy efficiency. A 10 mil plastic sheet extends from under the lower floor slab (not yet poured). The sheet passes over the footing and under the yet to be constructed wall (rebar shown in place). Outside, the sheet will help seal the foundation wall.
Raising the frost wall
Sliding glass doors will allow us to walk out of the lower level (after a lot more excavation to the South). Extra deep footings are required to get below the excavated entrance.
Our new footing after the pour
