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Its a mad rush before the weather changes.
I built a gas firepit for the deck. Yes, that’s real river rock. The plumber is old school and runs gas with iron pipe. Pictured is Ben with a tool that cuts pipe to length and threads it too.
The roof pitch, while slight, is making lots of extra scrap out of the foam. So much cutting that Strode invented an offset blade for the sawzall.
Debbie painted up some hardi-panel that we are going to try for soffit material. We really wanted metal, but it was cost prohibitive.
Tomorrow we meet with the engineer and finalize the plan of attack on pouring the roof.
Steve
The electric utility installed a power pole today. All we need now is a rope and a tether ball. Most new houses get power underground. But, with 600 amp service, and the distance to get to the back of the house, underground was not affordable or practical. So, the power pole. Not sure if this counts towards my landscaping requirements . . .
Very excited to see some interior framing (Katie’s closet pictured here). We are committed to the roof being on, so it is full speed ahead.
Three crews working together. And so far everybody is getting along famously. Pictured are Bill and Lee, who not only work together, but are in fact together.
Strode forecasts four more pours to get it done.
Steve
Hey, if GWB can say that in relation to Iraq, then I can say it here. Besides, our recent mission has bee to hire additional crew. We got a dynamic duo from Stefanko and a terrific trio from Duncan. And we got a lot of work done this week.
The roof forms are in place over the garage and partially over the living area. Even with a slight pitch, the garage roof is tall enough for an indoor basketball hoop at full height.
With the determination that we will get a roof on before winter, we are gambling by also going forward on windows and doors. Hope for a mild start to winter!
Steve
No, not the house. But, I scored at a garage sale and got enough used skis to finish the front of our granite rock cabin on the property. It feels good to mark something off the list.
Help is on the way. Two different contractors are sending guys in to work with our main guy. Parking and personalities will be touchy at the start. But at least our tools are organized and ready to go.
Also getting ready is our driveway. The dirt work guys make amazing visual changes in short order.
And the roof. The roof! Strode got a sampling of the roof beams in place. I can’t wait to see what a crew of 6+ new guys get done next week.
Steve
And hopefully Debbie will still (heart) Steve when this project finishes. We are progressing on multiple fronts, but still no extra help as yet.
Bath tubs were delivered. Pictured is the cast iron 6-footer for the boys. We got this thinking it would be indestructible. Course, moving it to the lower level almost destructed us!
I am very pleased with the upper row of windows. Whereas the lower row opens to the river and trees, the upper opens to the mountain tops and sky above. Two completely different views.
Lee continues to impress with her veined rock mix of real and artificial stone.
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