Construction update #37

Another week of refreshing progress. But not without frustrations.

I flip flopped on the wood stove for the basement. Is it just me, or do most wood stoves pretty much look the same? i wanted a fully clad soapstone unit, but not only was it expensive; the shipping added $1,500 to the total. So I bought a different brand from a dealer in Oregon. Also from the Netherlands, but less expensive and no shipping. Oh and no sales tax. Looks like Katie will get some practice with her driver’s permit over Spring break. See, www.scanstoves.com for some wood stoves that can be viewed as art.

Problem being, the flue size is bigger. And the concrete formed hole through the middle floor needed to be enlarged 2”. It took  a full day of drilling and chipping, with one $65 broken drill bit, but we got it done.

Meanwhile the top floor is coming together with a streamlined bracing system. No 3/4” plywood! Hopefully it will hold the wet concrete.

The excavator guy returned to extend the septic line. Yes, sh*t will flow uphill.

The rock photo? Look closely and you can see three mountain goats that frequent the rocky hillside in full view of our house.

Steve