Surprise, surprise, surprise (Jim's best Gomer Pyle immitation)!Oddly, it was my suggestion to our Project Manager Rob that we install the X bracing in between strategic posts down below the first floor before building above the first floor.
The rationale is that X bracing helps ensure we have a more stable floor during construction above. My belief is that doing that now, means that as Gerardo builds above - all remains level and true. The alternative is that adding this later, might result in some shifting of structure above.
Gerardo was concerned about having second floor walls done in time for our July first trip there. Goal of that trip is to frame the roof while we're there. I 
acquiesced; and agreed to not push my view so that the second floor would essentially be built. Then, suddenly, I see pictures of the X bracing going in. What a surprise! Turns out the 10x10 steel tubing is out of stock at the local Ferriteria, and so Gerardo is making progress on stock that IS available.
acquiesced; and agreed to not push my view so that the second floor would essentially be built. Then, suddenly, I see pictures of the X bracing going in. What a surprise! Turns out the 10x10 steel tubing is out of stock at the local Ferriteria, and so Gerardo is making progress on stock that IS available. So, these pictures are of some of those going in. I'm a little concerned as in just 13 short days we'll be at the construction site...
Please help us figure out some good options for that lower (zero level) floor I asked about in the prior blog. Thanks!
Finally, here is a rough rendering of the second floor space. I had to take some liberties that obscure the real view due to limitation of the design software. So that long rectangular box on the right is actually representative of the stairwell from entry patio to second floor. In reality, it is open on the right side, except for a rail. But the dark line you DO see is the support beam holding the roof, making that point the edge of the structure. Beyond that will be another meter or so of overhang; ensuring that even though one is "outside" walking down the stairs in a driving rain, they are actually under cover and well protected. The large and wide space on top is the outdoor seating area. Covered, but still outside. The great room, bedroom and bath are all in the climate controlled space - essentially with AC sized to dry the air more than cool the air.
Hope you enjoy this post, more in a few days!
Ricardo y Jeeeem
ps - Jim set up a NEW BLOG which will set about to give the history BEHIND this construction project. Part 1, 2 and 3 are posted; others to come over the next several weeks. Link is: http://jimdicktdacasainthebeginning.blogspot.com/
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