A Walk-Out Basement

A dry and comfortable space with a view is in store for the basement dweller of the Mountainside House. Walls of 2X10s will carry the timber frame on the next level.

Mud sills. May 30 Cornerless corner. June 2 Only a Job-dog would find nails for a pillow! June 3 Walk-out walls underway. June 3 Dressing the beam at the lumberyard. June 4 Ready for the beam. June 4 A look at the staging prepared to support the beam. June 5 Spiking the chain for non-slipage. June 5 The lift. June 5 The Leash. June 5 Getting into position. June 5 Lower her down. June 5 Perfect, don't move. June 5 Posts in place. June 5 Some sheathing done. June 5 First interior wall. June 5 New home for the beam. June 5 Basement rooms. June 6 Ski room. June 9 Engineered floor system. June 12 Framing around the fire place. June 13 Welding post bases. June 27 Welding post tops. June 27 Interior walls. July 2 Basement stair stringers. Aug. 1 Completed stairs. Aug. 1