Building Gypsy Rose

After a day of applying polyurethane to the pine boards we were ready to begin laying the floor in the loft (or ceiling for the first floor, depending on how you look at it). That "blueboard" insulation is efficient stuff, but it just isn't the color we had in mind for the sleeping loft.

Before we could begin laying planks we had to install the wiring for the loft lighting and the porch light.

Yesterday, the first planks were laid. My days of swinging down through the rafters were almost over.

Tongue and groove planks go in easily, but I cannot imagine having to install it without the pneumatic nailer. Driving and countersinking each nail could easily quadruple the time required (not to mention the "character" added to the boards with the occasional missed blow).

By the end of the afternoon we had the floor to the loft in place. Even though the ceiling was still bright blue foam, yesterday we spent our first night in Gypsy.

Today, I insulated the end walls and we began installing the pine on the ceiling. It's a small space, but the warmth of the wood and Marion's smile make if feel like home.