SB: 2 storey nebraska

["Rene Dalmeijer" <rened@cistron.nl>]

Bill, (and all the others)

This is my (pure theoretical) opinion I would prefer the floor to go over
the bales, thus dividing the upper and lower walls. The upper wall must jutt
out over the lower wall using the floor as a platform. The tricky bit is a
correct and architecturally acceptable detail for finishing the floor edges.
My best suggestion is use the floor edge as the starting point for a porch.
The above solution is time tested. Most Hanseatic buildings had each
successive story jutting out a little over the previous to avoid excessive
wetting and possible leakages. (Even the porch but then only on the rear
gable for out houses like coal/wood sheds)

In some way it compares to where you place a gutter. Preferably outside of a
wall. When and if it leaks it will leak in a place were little harm will be
done. If placed within (Sante Fé) or on top you are in trouble.

Sorry Beth, you are right get stuck in and do it

Rene Dalmeijer