There was a lot of masonry and a structural beam that needed attention first
We are building a 2nd floor level out of reclaimed lumber. We spent a long time hunting down the right pieces - big 12x8 trusses from one site, steel ibeams from another site, floor joists from a house being taken down in New Jersey, etc. You meet a lot of characters in the demolition-salvage business anywhere I imagine... and in Philly, they're even weirder.
Building a wall on 5th Street. Some of our workers are Mexican guys who live next door. They're nice guys and do good work.
The holes in the wall were Catherine's idea. Right now they are closed during construction but they will eventually be open so people can peep through.
Great Catherine and Ben!!
ReplyDeleteI love being able to peek at what you guys are doing. More pictures!
Seth
This is great!! Keep it coming. I like that you have your very own peep show.
ReplyDeleteLooking wonderful so far! You guys must really be busting your asses! When this grad school process is over, I would love to come down and help out one weekend. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHey Guys, Seth W-C here. cool pictures. glad things are moving along and you two nut jobs are still alive. When you coming to Milwaukee??
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