Up Into the sky

The entry foyer has had it's share of problems, the wall were to tall to stand the test of time.   Two specialist were hired, one to develop a plan and one to put it into action, the walls are now supported with steel.  Papa and Jose the framing contractor were not really sure about the plan but it all came together.

The landing at the top of the stairs was designed to float in the sky.  We didn't want to have a post in the middle of our entry foyer therefore an engineer and steel specialist had to come together to develop a plan.  Mel still walks gently across the landing, I must admit it is hard to think that it can support itself but we have stamp of approval from an engineer.

Although they have years and years of experience in the engineering field, sometimes it tough for a couple UGA grads to completely trust one of those folks from downtown, you know a Georgia Tech guy.

OK, the engineer really knows his stuff, the wall is strong, stairs are installed, landing is floating in the air and only one small post was required, we have our grand entry.