WALLS – from the hands of a carpenter
Building walls makes up a major part of my days and livelihood as a carpenter. These photos show repairs and renovations of such walls. The last example (number six) include walls under construction for the two story shop pictured above. It was nick-named the “garage-mahal” by my clients sister-in-law… no offence was intended to the sacred Taj Mahal.
This is my second post in response to the photo challenge on Walls which asks “this week, consider the walls you’ve erected and decorated… or the exteriors you’ve ignored or neglected.”
Here’s a sampling:
Example One:
Reconfiguring a wall and a deck – interior viewpoint.
Example Two:
Removal and repair of a deteriorated bathroom wall.
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Example Three
Installation of new vinyl siding & windows
Example Four:
New walls and a sloped roof for an old trailer
Example Five:
This brand new Mexican style shower has a ceramic and glass block wall
Example Six:
Building a two story shop.
The Garage-Mahal…
“Regard it just as desirable to build a chicken house as to build a cathedral.”
Frank Lloyd Wright
Cheers to all
~ Bruce ~
through the luminary lens 
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There is one difference: in a cathedral the chickens don’t always come home to roost. Charles Brandt
🙂 When I read your reply to Francis she burst out laughing…. she’s still chuckling. By the way … that was a wonderful photo of you with your camera lens. Take care Charles.
I love this! My dad is a carpenter, so I have a deep appreciation for all of the work that goes into each and every project. Excellent job!
🙂 Thanks Melissa. With the work I saw on your chicken coop improvements you picked up on some of your dad’s skills yourself!
I wish I could take credit for the chicken coop! That was all my partner’s doing 🙂
Wonderful progress being made ~ I would love a wooden house but it’s not really practical in our climate!
This was really cool Bruce.
it must be very satisfying to take a project from design all the way through to its perfect manifestation.
Yes Annette. It is a pleasure to begin with the footings and finish at the the peak. And the interior finishing is icing on the cake.
I have absolute admiration for you folks who excel at construction. If I could restart life I think that’s what I’d choose to do. It doesn’t come naturally for me at all, and I admire you folks who make it seem effortless (even though I know it’s far from that).
Thanks Dan, for the kudos. I feel the same when I read your blog about gardening, with all your green thumb wisdom and great tips. To be sure, the photos always make construction look easier than it sometimes is. Thanks for the comment.
How marvelous to have truly useful work to do!
I do love working with my hands and building and creating things. This week I’m taking it easier with my step daughter and grand kids visiting. Another joy…