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updated 08/16 |
Dream House Web Log |
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Watch our progress while we build |
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updated 08/16 |
Dream House Web Log |
| Days 131-140 | |
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Watch our progress while we build |
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Construction Days 139 & 140 August 2 & 3 |
We are still working on installing more rigid insulation. It is a lot of measuring, cutting, and gluing. | ||
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Construction Day 138 July 31 All the work crews are gone and we are back to working on the rigid insulation that has to be installed over the block walls. |
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Construction Day 137 July 30 The insulation crews have returned and are continuing with installation. The difference is already noticeable. Brian has to work on the exterior and is covering the windows in preparation of painting and he is sealing the stucco. |
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Construction Day 136 July 29 The insulation installation is still in progress. We are starting to get quotes on gutter installation. |
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Construction Day 135 July 28 Two crews from the insulation company are here two days early. We had planned to take today off, but it is difficult to reschedule crews. The insulation is a premium, spray-in foam that will seal the entire roof deck, the exterior framed walls, and the floor deck. It will add a lot to soundproofing, too. Brian's work passed the low voltage electrical inspection. |
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Construction Day 134 July 27 Brian has completed running all the cabling for the house and garage... for now. The inspection is scheduled for tomorrow. We had to take down another tree. Our sugar maples are stressed from the construction and there was already a problem with a maple disease before we started. It is sad losing a 60' tree, but it also blocked the view.
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Construction Day 133 July 24 |
We are sealing around the windows with caulk, applying a coat of sealant to the stucco, and laying down some acoustic sealant along the interior walls. Lots of projects for us. | ||
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Construction Day 132 July 22 The lightning rod system is complete. Unfortunately because the oculus extends above the height of the roof, we had to install 3 lightning rods at the top. Fortunately, the rods are not very noticeable and they will blend in more as they tarnish naturally. |
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Construction Day 131 July 21 Stucco is almost complete. The crew will return a few times during the rest of construction for touch-ups. The stucco around the oculus is finished, too. Hopefully we have worked out the issues concerning insulation with the County... they stamped the plans at least. |
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