The roof trusses are now going on and the decks are being added, so the final shape of the house is becoming clear. We have about three weeks of framing left. We do a walkthrough next week with the plumber, who starts work about the time the framing is complete.

Roof trusses are in place on the main part of the house, and first- and second-floor decks are being added.

The roof trusses, up close

Framing for the first-floor deck

Second-floor deck

Vertical windows along the stairway to the loft