Loft Joists, Blocking, and Wall Bracing
Photo Details
- Date: December 4, 2025
- Time: 2:58 PM EST
- Weather: Clear, 11°F, NW winds 5-6 mph. Cold afternoon with sunlight entering through roof framing; exterior snow visible through wall openings.
- Phase: Framing – loft deck joists and cross bracing
- View: Interior view toward rear wall showing joists, blocking, and temporary braces
Description
Interior perspective showing the loft floor system and wall bracing layout. Joists are seated with hangers and lateral blocking, while cross braces steady the walls ahead of sheathing.
Visible Elements
- Rows of loft joists with hanger plates and blocking
- X-bracing across rear wall and interior partitions
- Openings framed for windows or access on the back wall
- Work tables and lumber stacks staged on the slab
- Snowy exterior visible through open wall sections at left
Notes
- Complements the close-up hardware view in PXL_20251204_195732000.
- Useful for verifying bracing pattern and joist spacing before decking.