Framing - Jul 14, 2007

430-432 W. Valencia Dr., Fullerton, CA

	Wood studs are arranged prior to nailing.
Heavy walls are moved into place.
	Walls that have plywood sheathing are lifted to check if the holes drilled into the base of the wall are correctly aligned with the foundation's anchor bolts.
Walls are moved into place.
	This is heavy work.
The walls have to be lifted vertically, so that the holes in the pressure treated base of the wall can slide into the bolts.
	Nick, the man in the white t-shirt kneeling, checks that the wall fits.
This process is repeated many times during framing day.
	The Lam family is proud of their work.
Jo Wolfe and Kotch Keiser build houses and friendships.
	Sarah Cohen nails the plywood sheathing into the 2x4 studs located underneath the blue chalk line.
Americorp volunteers Liz Coluni and Sarah Weise share there time and experience to this build.
	And the walls go up.

Photos by Matt Bustillos