There is lots of work left to be done but there was lots of progress made on the new house this week. Was very exciting to stand in rooms today and look out windows.
Heading off to OBX for much needed week of sun, sand and relaxation. Can’t wait to be surprised at what they get done while we are gone.
We have Walls!!!!Framing kicked off this week and in just a few days we had floors, exterior walls and windows, It was killing me to see what was going on so mid week I left work early enough to be there when the walls were being raised and I was able to video tape it.So exciting! I remember thinking wow what we drew on paper is coming to life and it was such a near feeling. Words don’t really tell this weeks story like pictures do and since I have so many I will just share those here.
We started and ended week #3 in the same place, standing in the middle of the lot trying to figure out where to put the pole barn that would give Guy the space he has envisioned yet make the most sense. Two locations that we could use because they are already cleared fit the barn but the backyard location if on the complete opposite side of the driveway making it not idea to drive vehicles and “toys” over the grass and the second location will be our backup. It’s on the front side of the house and fits the pole-barn fine but takes away from a great parking area and puts it very close to the house. Plan C was devised, and while it may cost a few thousand more will work perfectly if the county lets us take down about a very small amount of trees . Guy will be heading to the courthouse to plea our case with the building commissioners office and we hope we can make this happen. Meanwhile our foundation was completed this week and you can now see the size and layout of the house. It is real now :)Front of the house
Late Friday we got word that the framing would start on Wednesday so hopefully next week’s update will include flooring and walls!!!