Last week ended with plumbing, electrical, HVAC and fire sprinkler rough-ins being completed. This week is starting with insulation on the inside. The floor in the garage is supposed to be poured and the superintendent is pushing for permanent utilities to be hooked up.
My dad and I will finish framing the deck. It’s mostly him and I just pick up/put down/hold what he needs and get lunch when we’re hungry. It’s awesome that the deck will be done on day 1 of moving into the house. I had to take the money from the driveway and move it to the deck, because for some stupid reason, I didn’t include the deck in the budget. Probably because I knew I’d be building it myself and it’s not a requirement for the house, so the bank didn’t point it out. The builder wanted the ledger board on the house before siding (not 100% required, but would be better so we didn’t have to rip it off later). Driveway can be gravel until I can get that done later. The wrap around porch/deck is more important to me. I’m planning to spend plenty of time out there with coffee in the AM looking at the view and wine in the PM watching the sunset.
I also need to get the permit in to convert my shed to add utilities to it. The ditch is there to put conduit in so it’s ready for when that comes in.
Carrie's Building Journey 