Attic prep work complete

January 4, 2013
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To help keep the ceiling board in place and (relatively) level, I glued in wood supports along the attic floor. These were cut very rough to keep with the look of an attic.

I used my new Dremel to cut my first wire channel in place!!!! How exciting!!! It's not pretty, but it doesn't have to be. It took two minutes and was easier than it would have been with the utility blade. With practice, I'll be steadier with it. I made the channel around the circular patch where I first cut the round window. I didn't want to weaken the patch. As you can see, there is no floor support on the side gable. That will be put in place after I get the attic portion of the chimney installed.

I then primed the attic walls and supports with Asphaltum by Americana. It's already starting to look like a cohesive room.

That propped up board you see is holding the hall ceiling down while the floor supports dry. I might end up installing one permanently to keep a tight fit for the hall ceiling.