Now the real work begins! For us anyway. The builder has almost finished exterior framing, roof and walls. We are just missing a few minor finishes. So now begins our two man (one man, one woman) interior construction job.
Day 43-44 was spent putting up about 30 framed boxes that will hold the ceiling joists giving us 10' walls through out the house.
The boxes were originally going to be fewer and larger, but the exterior frame went up in such a way that we had to change plans. With teamwork, my husband and I made them all and they all fit! It took quite a bit longer to make all the boxes, every one a different size. But they are done and installed.
Sam loves that the windows are just his height so he can keep watch!After checking measurements for built-in kennels in laundry, we decided to move the 6" wall back a foot. This will give us about 2'+ space from the door framing to the wall. At first thought, with the plumbing pipe already in the foundation, we thought it would not be possible. But it will work out great and opening the laundry room a bit will really help. Since the back entry will be through that room, it just made since to make the change. It will take a foot away from the large second bedroom, but that won't be missed. We will be adding one wall that will enclose the pipe, but we will gain a much better floor plan.
Planning the exterior lights we decided not to put any electrical wiring in the underpinning over the porches. So we called the electrician and put him on hold. We will be installing wall sconces along the porch and beside each door. There will also be one antique gooseneck light above the front door for additional available lighting. No ceiling fans on the porches.. just don't make since when it just circulates the 100 degree heat.
Addition: Needing a project (to keep me out of his way??) I have begun design and fabrication of shutters for the windows. Still in the planning stages, looking at cedar with stain or clear coat to maintain a darker brown color over time. Here is the test. He is checking my measurements! color is way to lite.
