updated

05/18

Dream House

Web Log

The Dream is almost a reality.

Watch our progress while we build           

Construction

Day 330

May 5, 2005

The tank and drain field have supposedly been inspected.  The crew came while we were gone and covered everything.  The mound is in place and the sides are sloped.

Construction

Day 329

May 3, 2005

Nothing like twelve dump trucks of sand at 5:30 in the morning to get your day started (especially when you were unaware they would be arriving at that early hour).

The sand begins to fill the large trench prepared for the drain field.

Then the baffles for the drain field are placed and partially covered.

The septic system is ready for the first inspection by the County and the geo-tech engineer.

Construction

Day 328

May 2, 2005

The septic system (tank and field) is going in today.  First, they have to dig the hole for the tank.

The 1050 gallon tank is delivered and set into place.

Then the digging for the drain field begins.

Looks like our crap is going pretty deep. 

The sand delivery did not come in time so the crew will return tomorrow.

Construction

Day 327

April 26, 2005

We are continuing to seal grout in the hot tub room.  Brian is also working on making the interior frame moldings for the windows.

Construction

Day 326

April 23, 2005

In preparation of the septic system install, we are moving our lovely pile of dirt from in front of the house.  We are using it to work on the grading in the backyard.

Construction

Day 325

April 22, 2005

The drywall crew showed up unexpectedly (is there any other way for a contractor to arrive).  At least, the new wall in the staircase is complete and ready for painting.  Yaaaaah... more painting!   Woo-hoo.

Construction

Day 324

April 18, 2005

We are sealing the grout in the hot tub room so we can finally move the hot tub into place in the room.

This is an annoyingly detailed job that most homebuilders skip completely.

Construction

Day 323

April 12, 2005

While Daniel is on Jury Duty, Brian is sealing the grout in the downstairs shower.  He is also still working his way through the windows that need their frames painted.

Construction

Day 322

April 8, 2005

Brian continues working on filling, sanding, and painting the interior window frames.

Construction

Day 321

April 6, 2005

A crew showed up unannounced, and the drywall boards for the new wall in the staircase have been put up.