First of all, I have to say that I am blown away by our construction crew. Historic flash flood lifting our dinette off the foundation? No problem, just a three hour delay. Record breaking heat wave the next day? No problem. Hard at work, as usual. I am seriously in awe of their ability to work THIS fast in such energy-draining conditions. There may be a popsicle delivery sometime tomorrow.
We had expected today to be a nice, slow day mainly letting the basement wall concrete cure. But, much to our pleasant surprise the crew started on the non-ICF walls today under the front and back porches as well as the garage walls.
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When we arrived around 9 this morning, they already had a great start on the garage. |
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Cement quietly curing. |
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When we left, about 10 minutes later, these guys were getting blocks ready to start the front porch. |
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Back before lunch, the front porch is done, and the three-car garage was almost done. |
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Men at work. |
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View from the driveway, at 5pm. |
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Garage is done, and I can finally start to see the size of the house in proportion. |
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Getting ready for the subfloor! |
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Our future front entry. |
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Back porch foundation is done. |
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Coming up: sub floor. |
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