The Mound is Complete

Next steps, mulch and seed to protect the exposed soil from the weather.  We still have plenty of dirt in piles near the house.

We (Bill, Carol, Brad, Kim, and Glen) installed the hydrant at the garage.  Next step there, is to extend the french drain, grade the dirt for installing the umbrella, install it, cover with topsoil, and seed. That is in front of the garage.  The top of the garage still needs it's umbrella. And the front NEEDS it's stucco.

Meanwhile, next week, we intend to try out the mortar sprayer for interior plastering.  

Rain Caused a Delay on Covering, But LOOK at the West Annex!

We had an inch of rain overnight.  We had one wet spot in the West Annex and as you can see, it was probably coming in the doorway which is wide open.  So we are might happy at the very dry interior.  The EPDM waterproofing on the shotcrete, and the ice and watershield on the end-walls, have proved to be the needed answer.  

Danny has more digging to do to allow water to runoff, but the entrance looks wonderful!

We're Almost There (House Covered)

The house is just a white seam down the middle of the hill of dirt. 

Perhaps TOMORROW will be a day of celebration!