Build Day 30: Up on the roof top

The only physical work done on the house this week was started--and completed--today. The shingles were put on the roof. 

Originally we were hoping to be able to incorporate an Energy Star shingle (e.g. CertainTeed Landmark Solaris) but that didn't work out with the schedule and are now using the regular CertainTeed designer-series Landmark. 

However, since we are not in the deep south, the effect on the temperature under the roof won't be too dramatic, especially not with an R-50+ insulation in the attic... 

Here's a look at the shingle install:

View from the driveway around 10 am.

From the back yard.

No way I'm letting Niels up that high!

Making good progress on the front.

5pm and it's all done.

Build - Day 24 - August 4, 2011

Today we have reached another milestone. Yesterday the blog went over 5,000 page hits (still blown away by that...) but today we've reached the highest point on our house. Yes, the roof trusses are on. Both for the main roof line and for the garage.

Yesterday the dinette was 'topped', today it was the rest of the house. Tonight - after we received another kitchen quote - we took some cool night shots as well. Here's a sampling of it...

Early morning progress

Lots of these were consumed over the last three hot weeks... 

4pm progress, roofs are on...

Back of the house showing the roof lines.

Sky finally cooperated. 

Showing the tray ceiling in our bedroom.

Playing with the light on the 2nd floor.

The great room in a great light.