Construction Update #15

No matter how hard I try, it seems impossible to keep things moving at a steady pace. Each individual delay has a logical rationale, but there is never a balancing thing that makes up for lost time.

With things waiting on this and that, I thought to get the two 1,500 gallon septic tanks installed. I figured once the next foundation gets poured, access to the front of the house will be limited. Having now painted the insides of both tanks with waterproofing slop I think I have a better idea of how Jimmy Hoffa must feel.

Pinching pennies is proving a poor strategy. When the floor was poured there was about $150 of excess of mud. So, I thought I would place in the wall forms. What a mess. Not only did I blow out a section, but it seems there was a strategy in how the previous pour was left – and I messed it up. Big time. The drill bit to countersink additional rebar cost $100. The time, etc. you get the idea.

This week was a short one for Eric and crew. But it was nice having them anyhow. Some bracing went in and some window bucks.

Next week should be even more progress.

Steve

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