The foundation for the wood shop is about 1/2 done, after 3 days work. (We took the last two days off and visited Spokane and played some golf in Chewelah).
We have 13 of the 29 posts set, creating the basic 16' x 24' frame of the base.These posts are 6x6 treated with a "retention level" of .60 pcf. This refers to the amount of preservative that remains in the wood after the treatment process is complete. It is measured on a weight basis and is typically expressed as pounds of preservative per cubic foot (pcf) of wood. The frame is now squared and level, so the remaining 16 posts are relatively easy to install. Even though this is dusty ditch work, it is fun and rewarding to see things come together.
The base foundation structure is built like a wooden roller coaster - with everything tied together and braced at all angles for shear strength. The first layer of logs are part of the frame structure - anchored to the posts and braced. Since the posts are set 36" deep, once back filled, the earth will provide even more shear strength.
I expect that we'll be finished with the frame in a few more days and then we can back fill them. then the real fun begins - setting up the log walls. Here are the 16' D logs stacked are ready for set up.
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