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More photos of the foundation work just before completion. Good photos of the structural improvements to bring Kitsap Cabin up to current building codes.
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A new floor joist was added to each existing joist to increase the strength of the floor to meet current building codes.
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Another picture of where the old log beam was cut back (right) and a new beam is installed (left).
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A great picture of where the old log beam was cut back (right) and a new beam is installed (left).
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A new concrete pier waiting for it's post to be installed.
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The large concrete pad for the chimney foundation. It's about 6 feet by 10 feet. That's a lot of concrete.
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Some of the piers have two posts (bottom) to support the old logs and the new beams (top).
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Sizing up the job before crawling under to work.
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The height of the beam is adjusted with a hydraulic jack before the post is set.
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"Measure twice cut once, or is it the other way around?"
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The posts are cut to rough size with a chain saw before they are placed.