Finally cutting joints

[barasingha]

Here is how it all locks together.




 


And here is how I'll raise the floor over the small joists to be level with big joists using 2x4 sleepers.



 

[Runningalucas]

Keep'em coming; enjoying the build progress.  8)

[Ljohnsaw]

 :P
Waiting to see how this is going to work.  Don't quite understand why the ends are cut the way you did and what that "walkway" thing down the middle is all about.  Love the rock work!

[barasingha]

The rock walls will continue vertically.  There will however be doorways between sections of the house divided by the rock walls, thus the need for a level floor.  The 2x4 sleepers will not pass thru the rock wall, as of yet unbuilt, but instead support about 6" of flooring.  The photo was to check the level.

The joists are cut that way to facilitate the running of wires and plumbing  between end of joist and rock walls; to be hidden later with trim boards.

The overhang on top of big joists, and the over hanging 2x4 upon the smaller joists, support about 6" of flooring upto the rock walls.

Hope that makes sense. 

[Ljohnsaw]

OK I think I get it.  That will be a big mechanical chase on the joist ends.  How much head room is that below the joists?  Just a crawl (crouch) space or is it walkable?

[barasingha]

The bedrock floor is not level.  Clear space under joists ranges from 7'10" to 8'5".

I plan to have a full staircase to down below.

[barasingha]

Here you can see the empty foundation.  At far end there is scaffold standing.  At far left is the construction staircase.  



 

[samandothers]

Very interesting build and beautiful rock work!

[TimW]

I love your build and location.  I was planning on retiring in the Hill Country, but my daughter announced she will be moving back here from the Austin (Manor) area.  So no rocks in my future plans, just tons of pine trees here!
        hugs,  Brandi