Done with the upstairs, so today, Tuesday, April 16 we started work downstairs. The floor of the small room upstairs above the dining room has been a concern, as it was very bouncy when walked upon.

The plan was to reinforce the existing floor by adding cross beams of 2×6 lumber. The interesting challenge was to deal with the different dimensions of the existing 2×6 beams. Most intersections between the old and the new beams required some amount of shimming to ensure proper support. The thickness of the shims varied from no shim needed to about 3/4 inch thick.

During this day we also did a lot of cleanup and organization. Overall however this was a short day in comparison to prior days.