The diagnosis and radar say I will wake tomorrow to a refreshed winter wonderland.
This was a good snow. Pretty and shallow. Perhaps an inch.
So I trudged through the snow down to the cozy cabin to continue on with the trim. There are now just three trim boards left to cut, sand and stain. But each needs something else in place first. The two wall trim pieces in the mini loft require the installation of the beam in the peak of the ceiling.
That beam is going to take some very careful, methodical and multi-process procedures to get it securely fastened to the peak of the ceiling. It must bear the weight of a ceiling fan, so it will be screwed in. It will have electric wiring run through it and needs holes drilled through for the wires. It must span the 15 foot eleven inch space and fit precisely. It will have beveled edges where the two pieces meet like the rest of the tongue and groove wood ceiling. It must also be stained before hand. Lots of procedures just to get to the point where I can screw it into the ceiling. And I need to go get 20, 4 and 1/2 to 5 inch wood screws or lag bolts or some such screwing type fastener down in town.
So far I have cut the 45 degree edges of the two pieces so they will fit into the peak of the ceiling.
Working in a winter wonderland.
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Christopher,
There is a new type of screw made for joining LVL beams together. I got samples at the building supply and later at Home Depot. You tork screw them in with out pre drilling holes. The screws are thinner at the top of the screw releases the screw from the first material so they can tighten up both materials.
Can't wait until you get the trim done. I have 6 windows to trim stain and varnish tomorrow and the next few days.
That is a very pretty scene. All that white snow----a gift {of sorts} from heaven.
I hope all the pieces go together as I'm sure they will.
You are ever busy, Christopher. I know you are also enjoying that magic outside the cozy cabin while you work. The white stuff certainly makes the world a much brighter place, even on a cloudy day. The cuts look good!
xxxooo
Frances
Wow ~ what gorgeous pictures! What is in that third photograph? Your cozy cabin is really coming along. Hope it warms up soon so your appliances can be delivered.
Enjoy the beauty!
I'm impressed with your building project this time of year -- I hope it leaves you free to do green things when spring rolls around. Gorgeous views!
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