Thursday, January 29, 2009

Insulation of House




On Monday, January 26,2009:Insulation work began with the placing of batting where they are unable to blow in 'cellulose' insulation. On Tuesday, there was snow,ice, and no work on site. By Wednesday afternoon the weather cleared, and insulation of the house resumed with blowing in of 'cellulose'. (Cellulose is what I call it, but I'm not sure what the proper term is. It is a very interesting process of blowing this wet substance on the walls, and then using a machine to level it off even with the wall studs). Today, January 29, good progress is being made on the insulation. Also, today the builders worked on outside trim; and work on the metal roof resumed.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Chimney completed




The weather did not cooperate! But, finally on Thursday, January,22nd,the brick layers were able to resume work, and the chimney was completed on Saturday, January 24th. Also, good progress has been made on the roof. The roof installers worked in spite of the cold windy weather. They completed all they were able to,-(waiting on the chimney completion; and now waiting til the hardi plank siding above the garage is in place, before returning to complete the roof). Since Thursday, the builders have been on site, working on various things, like trim and siding,filling gravel in for the porch floor, and digging ditches for the electric and water lines to the house.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Roof started




Today January 12, 2009: The brick layers were able to continue work on the Chimney. Almost finished! Possibly, one full day of work will complete it. Will the weather cooperate? Also, today the metal roof started going on.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Building update



Brick work has been on and off, depending on weather. On Monday, January 6,they finished the front of the house.and worked on the Chimney,putting in the vent. There was no brick work on Tuesday and Wednesday due to rain. Tuesday,Jan.7, Electricians finished roughing in. Today, Thursday, January 8th, the brick layers worked on the Chimney,while the builders worked on framing for the porch roof. Building inspector on site today.