Why so long between posts, people have asked?
Well, until now progress was sort of incremental. But today this reno is storming ahead, so let me explain that building is sequential and nothing can happen until each individual step has been completed. For example, once the roof was on and framing completed, framing and plumbing inspection could take place. The furnace went in - a geothermal unit despite huge price tag and mess it created when field was dug up for piping. Ducting was installed. Then insulation could start - Dr. Foam arrived in a big truck for this job -- and soon, drywall will arrive.
The night before the plumbing inspection, one of the Sonitrol security system installers drilled a hole in a pipe by mistake and water pressure fell to zero. After a wild scramble, the hole was successfully repaired and next day the inspector gave it his stamp of approval.
Outside, siding action is slowly moving around to the front of the house, a bit of a problem spot it seems. Our contractor thought our "green" siding would clash with the blue roof but looks OK to me -- maybe I'M colourblind but the predominant colour appears to be beige. Did I mention that this is a new product, Naturetech see ? Underneath is another new product DELTA-DRY , which keeps rain/wind out while allowing the siding to dry & inside of the house to breath out excess moisture. Amazing! The stuff you can order online! Our kitchen fan is being fedexed from Burnaby, B.C., internet marble vanity tops have been spec'd and will be delivered in 2 weeks. Whatever steps we can take to keep out of stores so as to stay in the sun at the dock, we will take!
I'm amazed at the progress-- well done, folks! I don't see any product placement in the pictures, though-- what's happened to your flair for marketing, mom?
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ReplyDeleteIt's important to know what you want and not to rely on what the contractor will say and suggest to you, after all, it's your house, and it's your family who will live in there. As homeowners, it's your job to learn the details of your own house. Good to hear that you've been looking online for great stuff for the house. Researching and learning through the internet is great. It's a fun and easy way to know what's trending today. There are countless of products available online that you cannot find in a store in your town, sometimes you won't even know they existed. I wish you good luck on the new house!
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