TGIF2 Windows, fireplace, and A/C - 15 May 2009

Here are some more photos some more photos from the great room.

TGIF Windows, fireplace, and A/C - 15 May 2009

My digital camera must have run out of battery life on Thursday so I came back on Friday. The windows (except for the special order dormers) are in place. So are a set of "construction-use" doors - the real ones will come later. The fire place is set and the roof complete except for shingles. Joe asked me to have the bank come and inspect so we can receive more construction loan funds and pay folks.  Our bank construction loan manager was able to get the inspector out today. He reported we are at 47% completion - that's good because the expenses keep coming!

I am uploading views from the main bedroom and the second bedroom. A second post will show more photos from today.

Southern Living Floor Plan - Tideland Haven SL-1375

Here is a floor plan so that folks can orient themselves inside the house. On our lot the Screen Porch and Dining Room are facing South. The Library/Study and Second Bedroom face North.

The Master Bedroom and Master Bathroom face East. The Living Room and Entry face West. 

How to find 199 Branch Drive

Here are some Google Earth shots showing where we are in relation to our city of Slidell.

The elevation on the lot is at ~ 15.5 feet. It is in Flood Zone C (that's good).

Roof totally covered, Porches as well - 07 May 2009

Wow, now it is really looking like a house with the roof covered and the porches covered as well! Inside more carpentry is occurring. Our consulting architect is quite pleased with how strong the house is being built. I can't believe how much lumber is being used. The guys are starting the process of sealing the window and door openings. Energy-Star rated windows and temporary construction doors have been delivered and will be installed soon. The next phase will be when the plumber, electrician, and A/C guys go to work. The power company, CLECO, has connected power to the site -this makes my builder happy. I am posting shots from the inside. We have been very lucky with missing rain.

Roof rafters and porch form the house - 30 April 2009

A good meeting today. Our consulting architect arrived before Ellen and I could be there, but according to our builder he was quite happy with the way the framing has proceeded. Roof rafters and overhangs over the porch and their supports provide a good idea of the final shape of the house. Choices need to be made on roofing type and interior items. Doors and windows could go in as early as next week. Good weather this past week kept progress on track.

Roof line and dormers begin to form - 23 April 2009

Thursday again and time for our on-site meeting with the builder and consulting architect. Vaughan couldn't make it so I am sending him this link to help him keep up-to-date as well.

Framing crew have been working hard and making fast progress. Now the roof line is taking shape and we can see a couple of the living room dormer windows. Plywood begins to enclose the living space.  Decking will come later. Decisions have to be made soon on interior finishes, insulation, roof type, etc. I need to go to CLECO the utility company with the right of way documents signed. Joe, our builder was wondering why CLECO hadn't installed the power line yet - oops my fault.  I have next Monday off and will get it done then. 

Warm day to day - a high of 92F!