House News for the Week

There were a few more steps made this week on the house. The framing was finished, wiring was done, shingling was started, some of the insulation around the outside of the house and house wrap was attached, which means a few windows were installed. We chose our exterior door handles this week, that didn't take nearly as long as I had anticipated. It helped that there wasn't much for selection in the colour I, um, I mean we, wanted!

The basement has also dried up enough that Josiah's crew could level out the gravel. A bit more drying needs to be done before they can do some major work down there though, that 42" fan is getting a workout! We had a house inspection this week as well. A few minor tweaks need to be made and then we're good to go on the interior insulation. Most of the backfill has happened but there is a bit of work that needs to get done in the front of the house where the veranda will be before that can be backfilled.

The front of the house is all that's left to shingle. With temperatures forecasted for the mid 30's (mid 90's F) this week it could be one hot workplace!

Windows in the mudroom and dining room.

This week the plan is to get the veranda area ready for piles, finish backfilling, finish insulating the outside and installing windows and doors, continue to dry out the basement and finish prepping the garage floor for pouring the cement. There is a slight possibility that the interior insulation will be started but I think they have their plates pretty full and who knows what other things may pop up this week as well.