Rough in

We are now roughing in the house. Over the past two weeks we have had the plumber run his lines, HVAC install the mechanical systems, and the electrician install outlet and switch boxes, can lights and wiring.  We also had the low voltage installer pre-wire for security & audio visual.  Because the house will be four floors, we are installing an intercom system on each floor that will have a video feed of the front door.  This will allow us to answer and communicate to someone at the front door no matter where we are in the house.  We also had ceiling speakers, outdoor speakers, and surround sound for the great room pre-wired.  Inspections from the city will soon follow.

Google street view

If you entered our address into Google maps today, these are the images you will see.  Based on the surrounding neighborhood, I believe the pictures were taken at least one year ago.  The lot looks quite different in person.

Windows are in...well almost

We are installing two types of windows in the house.  The first, which can be seen in these pictures, are bronze storefront style windows.  These are aluminum clad and will not open.  The second type are Anderson 100 casements.  These will open, and are required in each bedroom for egress.

 Great Room

Second floor

 

Master bathroom

Third floor

Entry hallway

Kitchen dining area

Tearing up the street

We had two backhoes working at the property today.  One was digging a 10 foot deep hole in the road for the sewer hook up, and the second was in the back of the house installing the basement window well.  They also ran the sewer and water lines to the house.  The next step will be for the city to install a new water meter since the property did not have one.  After the window well was installed, the excavators returned to finish backfilling around the basement.

Rooftop Terrace

The Duradek rooftop terrace flooring was installed.  Duradek (www.duradek.com) is a 60 mil waterproof vinyl flooring and roofing membrane.  We decided on the color called Agate.  This membrane will allow us to place outdoor furniture on the terrace, a propane fire pit coffee table, as well as potted plants.  The subsequent pictures show the interior of the third floor great room.  You will notice the bump out between the two windows that will house a contemporary electric fireplace, as well as our new 60" television.  The bump out will be clad in ledger stone from floor to ceiling with floating cabinets on each side.

Raise the roof

We now have a roof to protect the interior of the house from the rain.  These pictures show the completed roof, the third floor great room, Ashley's craft room, and a full bathroom.  The roof has a 3/12 pitch which is the minimum slope allowed to be able use shingles.  The last two pictures show the "sturdi floor" plywood that will be the base for the Duradek roof top terrace flooring.

3rd Floor Framing

The third floor has been framed and these pictures will give you a better idea of the final elevation.  This floor will include our great room, Ashley's craft room, and a full bathroom.  A french door will lead out to a rooftop terrace where we will have outdoor furniture and plantings.  The great room will be bathed in light will a total of 8 storefront style fixed windows as well as the glass french door.