First Floor Walls Rising – Northwest View
Photo Details
- Date: December 3, 2025
- Time: 1:12 PM EST
- Weather: Overcast, 20-24°F. Snow-covered ground; good visibility for framing work despite cold.
- Phase: Framing – first-floor walls and beam installation
- View: Elevated northwest-to-southeast perspective from upstairs window
Description
Framing crew has stood the first-floor walls and installed major headers. The stair opening and loft framing are visible, along with temporary bracing and material stacks staged around the slab.
Visible Elements
- Framed exterior walls around all four sides, including large garage door openings and window rough openings
- Double LVL garage door header spanning the center bay with temporary bracing
- Temporary diagonal bracing tying walls together for stability during framing
- Bundles of lumber staged along the left side, with saw horses and cut station on the right
- Snow-covered slab showing clear work area and debris pile centralized near the middle
- Classic red car covered in snow parked in the foreground
Notes
- Captures the first full-wall layout before roof trusses are installed.
- Useful reference for stud layout, header placement, and bracing strategy on day one of framing.