We used snow shoes to get up to the site in February. Contractor Kevin Click took some measurements.
Kevin Click and Engineer Dave Crawford at the site in April. To correlate many of the pictures in this series, look at the Aspen trees on the sides of the road in the background.
The road was not quite roughed in and a little of the site regraded when Gary got snowed on in May. Many Aspens right of the old road were removed, revealing more of the Douglas Firs behind.
The footings for the foundation were poured and the well was being drilled while Gary attended forestry classes in July.
The foundation was in place and the bottom floor slab poured while Arthur and Gary were visiting in August.
Further regrading was underway as Arthur and Gary left for home in August.
Framing of the lower floor was well underway by the end of August.
Another view, late August.
The floor joists are in and the second floor getting started, September 2.
Another view, September 2.
Second floor walls going up, September 8. The irregular profile indicates where the dormers will be.
Second floor walls going up, September 8.
Second floor plywood sheets going up, September 10. The sheets overlap the first and second floor walls.
Note that the bottom floor is strapped and bolted to the foundation. When the 1x8 exterior planks are added, it will be very solid!
Roof trusses going up, September 15.
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Roof trusses going up, September 15. Note the steel I-beams that support the roof.
Roof going on, September 22.
Inside: Dining Room looking SE
Inside: Living Room looking SW
Roof going on, September 22.
Click here to see the Carriage House as it
appears coming up the drive, early morning.
Roofed! September 25.
The metal finish comes in 2 weeks.
Roofed! September 25.
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Roofing felt is on, October 1.
Now we're not so worried about a little precipitation.
Roofing felt on.
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Windows installed, October 2.
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Windows installed, October 2.
Preparing for corrugated steel "skirt".
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October 8: excavating for 1,000 gallon propane tank.
More tar paper and the skirt is on. It will be treated to accelerate the rust.
October 11: The 1x8s start to go up. Another layer will cover the gaps to make a "board and batten" finish.
The drab, weathered effect is beginning to become apparent. Click here for a view of the Main House site.
October 23: The metal roof is on and the board and batten is finished on this end. Pretty drab, eh?
Board and batten partly done, but a better view of the roof.
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November 7: The exterior is pretty much finished, except for some lights. The garage doors are made to look like barn doors.
November 4: It snowed! See the November progress report for more.
November 21: not much happening outside. Forms are in place for an "apron" outside the garage door.
Note the trench going back into the hillside. Click here to see the septic system and an interior shot.