alkrjohnson
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# Posted: 23 Feb 2026 02:47pm - Edited by: alkrjohnson
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You can probably tell from pictures, but the foundation is 6x6 posts sitting on solid concrete blocks. The blocks were leveled and sit on compacted, crushed stone. The posts do not sit directly on the blocks. I cut 10” roll flashing and bent it to form a termite barrier and barrier between the posts and blocks. The posts sit on the blocks well, but I did have to slip a shingle or two under the post on a few blocks. Every thing leveled up nicely.
Joist framing is 2x6 with blocking. I doubled up the end joist, as I am planning to used a ridge beam. I should have added double rim joist but did not think about it until after the fact. I used rafter ties and toe nailed the joists to the 6x6s. In the corners, I anchored the 6x6 posts with 5 foot tposts, each secured with two 4” structural screws.
Subfloor is 3/4 inch plywood. I used Reflectix as a barrier between the joist and plywood. I went an extra step. Rather than stapling the barrier to the joists, I used Gorilla glue contact adhesive and glued the barrier to the plywood. The glue is permanent and water resistant. Hopefully this will help prevent any future sags or moisture issues with the barrier.
Everything to this point is pressure treated lumber and galvanized nails or screws.
Any thoughts on what I have done so far is appreciated.
I started wall framing this past weekend so I will have more pictures soon.
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