Details, details, details...

When I returned from Brian Head after being gone 2 weeks, I immediately went to the house. I was surprised things didn't look that different, but there was a ton of detail oriented stuff getting done. I had work to do and tile became an issue. That took a few hours on my part to resolve. I was way over budget (surprise, surprise), so I had to work at getting it down to a reasonable amount. Good bye beautiful recycled glass tile. I will survive. I went local and have a very nice 2x8 ceramic tile from Pratt and Larson that will go in our master bath.
I also went back this past week, so here are photos from both visits.

The 3rd floor railing/landing.

The wires that will hold up the stairs.

Tile in sauna floor.

2nd floor fireplace.

The trellis.

The glass in the bathroom was replaced. Now the neighbors can't see in.

Finish work.

Our mailbox slot from the inside.

Painting away... Primer is going on the walls.

Slowly, but surely.

Every week it looks more and more like a house. Spaces are becoming defined and it is taking shape inside out. Last night we were treated to a party at the opening of one of Corey's other projects. Apparently a lot of people have been following the progress of our house too. If you want to see some professional photographs, check it out at: http://www.architecturepath.com/project.php?id=9. But for now, here are pictures from yesterday.

Basement is lit up. I am glad we added this space.

Mudding and taping in final stages in the workout room.

The wood shows on the hangover.

The hearth is still in the process of drying. Forms should be moved soon.

Sheetrock, mud, tape. Will it ever be done?

Filling all the holes in the siding.

The fireplace on the third floor is framed. It will eventually be stucco.

The hearth is the heart of the home.

I met Corey on site and while there, the cement truck arrived to pour the hearth of our home. Exciting stuff.

The hearth is ready to be poured.

The first drops of cement off the truck.

It is game on!A tedious process.Making it look nice.3rd floor will have to be carried by buckets.

The garage doors are built.

PGE has put in the power underground.

Taping and mudding is starting, but all the sheetrock wasn't yet in.

Another week of progress...

Although it seems slow at times, there is always a lot of things happening. Some small, some big. Here is the latest:

Sheetrock out in the garage.

And the training room.

And the house itself.

More siding going up all the time. It is a very large box, but a nice looking one.

Starting to look like a house.

Well, after being out of town for over a week, I always assume there will be BIG changes. After my last out of town, it was nothing too visible, so I even forgot to post it. Granted, I was only home for less than a week before leaving again, so today I went over, and WOW! It looked like a house. Or a finished house. I had some reservations on the siding color after a decision was made while I was out of town via pictures, but it looks great. Check it out...

I think Scott likes it too and I think both Corey and Scott are glad I like it.

The color is pretty yummy. I like it a lot.The first floor ceiling will be the same color.

But the question remains if we should stick with the original plan and do the third floor ceiling too or leave it light. Very mixed reviews on this one. Any one else want to voice an opinion???The temporary platform has been moved and the double heighted ceiling really shows.I still marvel at the windows.Temporary stairs are now relocated so the final ones can be worked on. Pretty cool.This will eventually take you to the roof top deck.

Visible Changes...

Although it would seem progress has been slow, a lot has been done. It just isn't as visible. But we will start seeing a lot of changes fast once again. Our move in date is definitely no longer in the sunny, dry late summer/early fall months. We are told to maybe plan on Turkey in the new house. Ouch. Right in the middle of cyclocross season.

The foam insulation was blown in. This place is air tight.

My younger sister Cathy was out for a visit and a tour last week.

The front pivot door is amazing. It was supposed to be opaque, but I think I will leave it clear. I got to see how it was going to work today.

The rear accordion door is AMAZING!!!

The skylight has also been installed. Check out the blue sky today!!!

Not much to report...

The progress is still moving along, but it is just not as visible. All the stuff is being put in the walls before insulation, the fireplaces are in place, they put in a few more windows. The big thing happening right now is the floors are being polished. We are having exposed cement floors on the main floor and they are taking off the top layer to expose the rock in it and make it really smooth. This kind of gives you the idea:

The chainring idea in the garage is proving a bit challenging. But it is just a garage, right?

Fireplaces are in place.