Building the Mill Floor
 		June 7th, 2010
  • A heavy duty flooring solution

    • The floor of the mill is constructed using doubled 2x6 joists spaced at 16" on center. Topped with 3/8" sheathing for lateral stability and 4/4" pressure treated southern yellow pine planks, the mill floor is remarkably strong and has virtually no spring.

    Much like the rest of the mill, the floor system incorporates ASTM rated steel straps to provide increased strength at joints and has battens installed between the planks to inhibit the passage of water.

    Special thanks to the volunteers who spent two very hot weekends assembling this component:

  • Deputy Mark Fahnart
    		• York County Sheriff's Department
  • Steve Young
    		• Troop 123 of Seaford, Virginia - Boy Scouts of America
  • Cody Williams
    		• Troop 123 of Seaford, Virginia - Boy Scouts of America
  • Daniel Akers
    		• Troop 123 of Seaford, Virginia - Boy Scouts of America
  • Ross Davenport
    		• Thomas Nelson Community College
  • Madelaine Akers
    		• Old Dominion University
  • Evelyn Akers
    		• Jefferson Lab/The Twisted Oaks Foundation
  • Walt Akers
    		• Jefferson Lab/The Twisted Oaks Foundation





    For additional information, please contact Walt Akers.