Today the cement truck comes for probably the last time this year. The two piers that still have forms on them need to be completed. The middle one was only partly filled because of the pressure of the cement. The west pier needed to be totally poured.
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| East side of the 2nd floor |
We've seen variations of this photo in the past. But today it directly relates to the discussion of lumber needed for the project. When the barn was built the builders decided for what ever reason to put down slats which are boards more or less 8 inchs wide with about the same distance between them. Corn stocks were thrown over the top and presto you had a floor. A floor that took half the amount of lumber and worked just as well. This type of floor was not unusual. Well this will be changed out. Lumber in this section that can be reused will be. Then the center floor will be pulled up to try and finish the east side. When that is completed the new lumber will be used to finish the east side and the center section. Fortunately the west side is in great shape and good enough quality that grain could be stored there.
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| Moving timbers |
One last thing for today that we will see more of tomorrow and in the future. Notice the upright timber in the center left top half of the photo. There are six of those that help hold up the roof. They all need to be lifted to help put the barn back in place vertically. When all the jacking and moving is done it should be close to resting directly on top of the timber bottom center right with a timber post going to the floor. We'll see how close Roger can get those to align.
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