Foundation Complete!!!
Thu, Jun 26 2008 08:49
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Blythe Concrete guys poured the top of the foundation yesterday. It went so fast! In fact, I was there in the morning and saw the rebar and viscene, then when I went back at 2:30 they guys were smoothing down the last of the surface. So, I missed all of the pouring!
It looked like a giant infinity edge swimming pool, reflecting the sky and clouds on its surface. I went out late in the evening and watered it down one more time. Mike came out to do a final check too. I could tell he was proud and relieved to be at this stage.
Now for framing!!! Woohoo!!
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Plumbing in, soon to pour concrete!
Wed, Jun 18 2008 05:15
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Only a couple of snags- had to add the drain for my art studio sink and change the tub to a center drain, but it is done now. Mike says the next thing is digging forms for the concrete beams that are below the poured foundation, placed in strategic lines for additional support. Plus, he needs to get electricity to the well house so he can put pressure on the pipes while digging the beams furrows, in case he hits one...better to know sooner rather than later. I agree!
Then, they will build forms to adjust to where the rock meets the wood flooring. Glenn nixed Tonya's wavy river idea of rock meeting wood. Says since we moved the house a couple more degrees (apparently he reads this blog...Doh!!) we really need the entire back wall to have rock flooring in order to maximize the winter sun's radiant heating effect. Mike is SOOO happy about that.
Then....he will put the rebar and electrical conduits to the kitchen island and chair area by the heart and be good to pour the concrete. Simple!!!
My parents had their 60th wedding anniversary party this weekend. It's not actually until July 2nd, but we had it sooner so it wouldn't be too hot. Weather was actually very nice. What a treat to see so many family members together. We had about 60 of the 78 in the immediate family. That's what happens when you start by having 11 children. It was very, very nice.
Then, they will build forms to adjust to where the rock meets the wood flooring. Glenn nixed Tonya's wavy river idea of rock meeting wood. Says since we moved the house a couple more degrees (apparently he reads this blog...Doh!!) we really need the entire back wall to have rock flooring in order to maximize the winter sun's radiant heating effect. Mike is SOOO happy about that.
Then....he will put the rebar and electrical conduits to the kitchen island and chair area by the heart and be good to pour the concrete. Simple!!!
My parents had their 60th wedding anniversary party this weekend. It's not actually until July 2nd, but we had it sooner so it wouldn't be too hot. Weather was actually very nice. What a treat to see so many family members together. We had about 60 of the 78 in the immediate family. That's what happens when you start by having 11 children. It was very, very nice.
Foundation Coming Along
Mon, Jun 9 2008 09:42
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Glenn and Mike were both apparently a bit concerned about the stability of the house sitting on the edge of the ridge. After the lengthy construction both are fully convinced that the house will be going only where the entire hill goes. I suppose that is comforting in a non-colossal disaster sort of way....
I've had family and friends out there to see the progress and have taken them on virtual tours of the rooms, yet I still feel a bit like I am showing someone else's home. Perhaps I am metering my excitement.
Mark, the plumber, and his guys will do their thing next, then Mike will lay concrete over the foundation. Then....drum roll.......they will start framing!
