I'm still getting use to how to work with these blogging templates. I can't seem to decide which template I like the best. So don't be surprised if you see the layout of this blog to change again.
Not much has happened since my last update. What we've been doing in the past few weeks are things that can't be seen, such as: finalizing windows order, wood trusses order, and waiting for a HVAC bid. We've also been going back and forth about what materials we're are going to use on the exterior walls. We've gotten pricing on Novabrik ( a mortarless brick that's nailed into the wall), which is actually made of cement. We're also looking into siding, not vinyl, but hardiplank or hardishingle siding, which is made of fiber cement. Or, even, perhaps European Limestone, which is another form of cement. The materials we like the best for the outside of the house seem to be made of cement, not that we were looking for that, but it seemed funny that everything we liked had cement in it. Check out the links on the side to websites that have more information about these cement product
As of November 9, this is what our house looks like. First floor exterior walls are done and interior framing is done, next step is to put up our steel floor joists , which go in between the first and second floor, and then a subfloor. After that is done then ICH will be back one more time to put up second floor walls and pour cement into the walls.
Scroll down to see more photos of what's happened on the site since my last posting.
This is the back side of the house. This is when cement is being pumped into the walls. Notice the bracing on the walls. This is for support while they pour.
This is looking from the kitchen to the entry way and living room.
This looking from the entry way toward the kitchen and utility room.
