Progress Update on the Model: Finishing Framing
After being away from The Farm at Tralee for a few weeks, I was anxious to see how the model home was coming along. When we last wrote, it was just being framed. Paul Smiddy and his team of experts are moving beyond the framing stage now. Paul has chosen to use a number of interesting building materials and techniques not commonly found in most homes. For example, the exterior walls of the home are constructed out of 2" x 6" studs, and instead of using traditional 7/16" sheathing, Paul has chosen to use 5/8" materials. "The thin stuff cannot support the weight of the slate roof" Smiddy said.
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