
The lift delivers tongue-in-groove plywood decking up to the work area. Today the decking goes on the kitchen and dining room areas.

Here are the trusses attached to the metal I-beam.

The decking starts to cover the garage.

The steps from the garage to the kitchen.

When putting down the decking, they stagger the plywood and glue and nail on each truss.

The header at the incorrect height specified by the architect has been knocked out to raise it up to the correct header height of nine feet.

The crew is putting down the decking in the kitchen and dining room.

Me in the guest bedroom on the first floor.

The decking on the south side of the I-beam is complete.

Kimberly in the living room with the guest bath behind her and the library to the right.

The house as seen from the other side of Fort Bayou.

Another view from the north (opposite) side of Fort Bayou.