Saturday, June 27, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Columns and Railing
They graded the front yard to cover up the hole in front of the front steps. Wow, I'm excited about the way this is turning out. They will be getting to front porch railing sometime next week. The supplier sent the wrong material, so they have to wait until it comes in. Looking great though!
Close up of column in front.
Back deck columns now have stone on them.
Back deck also has a railing - this is an aluminum railing system. Lots cheaper than wrought iron and looks great. I'm very happy with the way it turned out and even got compliments from the supplier who is putting in our indoor railing system.
Checking out the new deck. We've already enjoyed a few beers here.
Close up of column in front.
Back deck columns now have stone on them.
Back deck also has a railing - this is an aluminum railing system. Lots cheaper than wrought iron and looks great. I'm very happy with the way it turned out and even got compliments from the supplier who is putting in our indoor railing system.
Checking out the new deck. We've already enjoyed a few beers here.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Mudding & Taping
They've been at the house all week just taping and mudding and sanding and taping and mudding...
I met with Wayne on Thursday afternoon to show him where the wood floor would go so that they could measure and give us a quote. We'll be getting a quote for type 2 Hickory in 3, 4, and 5 inch planks. We would like to do a mix, so we'll see what that ends up looking like price wise.
They also got the columns framed for the front porch and back deck so that the stone can be completed on Saturday. I hope they take all their scaffolding and stuff with them too. I'd like to get the fence back up so the horses can graze in the pasture.
I think they're also getting ready to complete the water line and Qwest needs to dig up the front again to lay cable because seems as though they forgot as the trench was open when they did Comcast and electric. Bummer.
I met with Wayne on Thursday afternoon to show him where the wood floor would go so that they could measure and give us a quote. We'll be getting a quote for type 2 Hickory in 3, 4, and 5 inch planks. We would like to do a mix, so we'll see what that ends up looking like price wise.
They also got the columns framed for the front porch and back deck so that the stone can be completed on Saturday. I hope they take all their scaffolding and stuff with them too. I'd like to get the fence back up so the horses can graze in the pasture.
I think they're also getting ready to complete the water line and Qwest needs to dig up the front again to lay cable because seems as though they forgot as the trench was open when they did Comcast and electric. Bummer.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Drywall Up!
Wow, drywall is all up throughout the house. They've started taping and mudding and I'm not sure how long that process will take. Wayne's been out of town, but he's been reachable via cell phone. Both Miles and I called him on a few issues, but they both were resolved today.
It's looking good. I'm sure we'll have to make some decisions on the wood floor and granite countertops very soon. As I said before, I think we'll be going with a natural Hickory - we like the hardness of the wood with dogs and young kids.
It's looking good. I'm sure we'll have to make some decisions on the wood floor and granite countertops very soon. As I said before, I think we'll be going with a natural Hickory - we like the hardness of the wood with dogs and young kids.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Drywall Coming Together
They were supposed to deliver drywall on Tuesday afternoon, but because of weather related delays, it didn't come until Thursday morning. They originally thought they would be done hanging by Friday, but with the 1.5 day delay, I'm thinking probably Monday at the earliest. However, they made huge progress on Thursday so they may make their schedule after all. I guess they could work Saturday, but I'm not sure if they will.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Back Deck
More pictures forthcoming on the back deck completion showing stairs and then maybe railing early next week. The stairs are done, but the railing was ordered early this week, so they need to fabricate it. We went with an aluminum, no maintenance railing that looks really nice. A LOT cheaper than wrought iron, which is what I was thinking for the front porch anyway.
They are going to have to do something tricky because the rail doesn't bend for our curved front stairs, but there isn't much distance, so 2 straight sections will look fine. The price difference was ~$4,200 vs. ~$1,100. I would rather use the ~$3k for something inside!! :-)
They are going to have to do something tricky because the rail doesn't bend for our curved front stairs, but there isn't much distance, so 2 straight sections will look fine. The price difference was ~$4,200 vs. ~$1,100. I would rather use the ~$3k for something inside!! :-)
Interior Fun Stuff
After insulating the house, they cleaned it up very nicely. All of the sawdust, extra cables and other construction debris was swept up and taken out. I was very impressed!
Miles and I spent 4 hours with the carpet, tile, wood floor, granite, etc. person last Friday, then I met Jamie and the flooring designer again on Wednesday for another 2 hours. I am very happy with the tile and flooring decisions we've made. I'm very excited about the tile for the fireplace and the way we tied it into a decorative insert piece above the range - very cool.
We also pretty much settled on the granite for the kitchen, but need to see if the fabricator has a remnant piece for the powder bath and the master bathroom. We may go with something simpler for the master bath. Then we'll need to decide about what we want to do for the backsplash - tile or a piece of the granite. I sort of prefer tile, but I want to see what kind of remnant piece or other we decide for the master bath.
I think we've also settled on Hickory for the floors. I was hoping/wanting to go with something darker like Mahogany, but I was talked out of it because a dark floor will show all the dirt and animal hair that we will have living out on the farm. I like the variation in Hickory, though, and am starting to like the lighter color. We've got a lot of dark colors in the kitchen, so it will be better probably.
We also decided not to do a wood hallway upstairs, we'll carpet that. We were also contemplating a tile entryway, but because of the way the floor and stairs and rooms came together, we couldn't get a good spot for that. We decided to keep it all wood and I think we'll be happy with that. We'll define the dining room floor with a big area rug. Cost us less money as well, so Miles is happy. Sounds like we might be at or under budget, so that's good!
Miles and I spent 4 hours with the carpet, tile, wood floor, granite, etc. person last Friday, then I met Jamie and the flooring designer again on Wednesday for another 2 hours. I am very happy with the tile and flooring decisions we've made. I'm very excited about the tile for the fireplace and the way we tied it into a decorative insert piece above the range - very cool.
We also pretty much settled on the granite for the kitchen, but need to see if the fabricator has a remnant piece for the powder bath and the master bathroom. We may go with something simpler for the master bath. Then we'll need to decide about what we want to do for the backsplash - tile or a piece of the granite. I sort of prefer tile, but I want to see what kind of remnant piece or other we decide for the master bath.
I think we've also settled on Hickory for the floors. I was hoping/wanting to go with something darker like Mahogany, but I was talked out of it because a dark floor will show all the dirt and animal hair that we will have living out on the farm. I like the variation in Hickory, though, and am starting to like the lighter color. We've got a lot of dark colors in the kitchen, so it will be better probably.
We also decided not to do a wood hallway upstairs, we'll carpet that. We were also contemplating a tile entryway, but because of the way the floor and stairs and rooms came together, we couldn't get a good spot for that. We decided to keep it all wood and I think we'll be happy with that. We'll define the dining room floor with a big area rug. Cost us less money as well, so Miles is happy. Sounds like we might be at or under budget, so that's good!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Insulation
Another one of those important things that you never see once the house is done, but they finished insulating the whole house in 1.5 days - wow! We also had them insulate Cory's room to cut down on noise from the great room. I think it will be our time out room so that they can't hear us and we can't hear them! :-)
Front Porch Steps
They poured the concrete steps up to the front door/porch. Looking good. They are now trying to wire the two lights that will be on the stone pillars at the bottom of the stairs. I don't think the electricians are too happy about that.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Electrical Panels
All the electrical wiring is complete and everything comes down to 2 panels in the basement.
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