Studly Kitchen

The demolition continues. Most of the dry wall in the kitchen is gone and areas of the ceiling have been removed, as well. This is our final week with a sink and cook top. Starting next week our eating options involve a microwave, bbq, restaurants, or friends.

The large beam you see in the forefront of the bottom picture is a 22 foot 3x16 microlam beam which was carried into the house by 6 men. The wall we are taking out is load-bearing. This beam, which is much more impressive in real life, will take the weight of the roof and carry it out to the outside wall. In the top photo you can see that the ceiling drywall was cut back on either side of the existing wall. The existing beam will be taken out and the microlam beam will be put in its place. That event should take place this week.