Some sort of milestone, I guess. Estimate is 6 more weeks until we can move in. (Not everything will be finished by then, but there will be enough done to make it a legal dwelling). Outside, they’re starting the stucco process. There’s a black waterproof membrane; then some metal mesh stapled to the wall. Next …
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Day 84
Drywall is all in; needs to be plastered, but sure makes things look different: The bare plywood is where the front door will go, end of hallway; future kitchen on right.
Day 77
Windows! And finished trim. The front door is being built, so there’s a blank plywood insert to seal off the inside for now. The windows in the master bath are glass block, which is why they look odd (they have a protective sheet on them for now). Glass block is nice in a bathroom – …
Day 69
It’s a roof! And the start of siding – the wood in the gables, plus all of the wood trim around the roof. Inside the wiring is about half done, and the plumbing has begun (including a hose bib on back and another on the side).
Day 64
Installation of the HVAC system: all the ductwork (both supply and return) is in the ceiling. If you’re in a technical field, you get used to talking with people, and within 5 minutes you know if they’re competent or not. Had a chat with the main guy installing the heating/cooling, and got that feeling that …