Sunday, April 4, 2010

House building update-finally

The footers have been poured and the foundation is being laid












A closer view of the blocks










 The chief block inspector at work!

 The bracing blocks












Pouring concrete into the blocks








After the 12 loads of dirt and a lot of tamping down! I was gone when the concrete was poured.












The walls are going up










The roof is on!










We are sorta rain proof!













A look from the inside













Plumbing is installed










Shingles are being installed


















Wrap has been applied











Another view from the inside, this is the front entrance










Bricks are being laid











The electrical supply















Insulation installed










                                                      Duct work being installed- in sun room


Steps!!












                                                                            

Ceilings in garage












                                     The beautiful chimney









Vinyl siding in a lovely shade of sand












             The trim work is white around the garage














The texture of the walls and ceilings is called orange peel













                                               The front entrance









The kitchen dining area







                        The sun room or Florida Room







The wood stove alcove. The wood stove is under all those covers, see how much dust!



                                                 The front entrance






A new back view











Himself looking happy about the progress so far












The deck










Oh I can hardly wait for the cook outs that are to be enjoyed on this deck











Just another view, see how we sit on the hill!











                                                Garage doors!











with openers. In the background is the air conditioning unit.











Then you enter the utility room from the garage.










Then you come into the kitchen/dining area.

                                           The dining room light







A look at the"Beams" in the vaulted ceiling that runs from the front door to the kitchen.



The living room flooring being laid with the hearth in the back corner.