Thursday, yesterday, the building inspector came and checked out the electrical, plumbing, framing and mechanical construction thus far. We are happy to have finally accomplished this milestone.
We are currently working on outside work: putting topsoil on and around the garage, and seeding it, getting final grade on the South side of the house, and digging up and parging and waterproofing the West Annex West end wall, where we have a leak into the house. This leak apparently has always been there, into the pit area.
Inside, we have communication/internet to wire and insulate and drywall which will probably begin next week, so we are cleaning up for the new mess - uh, work!
Pictures of the EIFS that is finished except for checking the caulk and some painting.
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The Plumbing has very little left to do before the rough-in inspection. The Electric is in the same state. And, we decided on a ductless heat pump system and the installation of that system is starting today. It should take 3 days to do the rough-in. Then, we should be ready for all of the inspections... by next week.
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We decided to use our antique tub in the new house. Bill had to move a 'shower wall' an inch or two. Also, in our standard bathroom, we had to chisel out a bit as the walls did not accommodate the standard tub, by about an inch.
Meanwhile, Bill has started
work, and progressed rather well, on the brick half wall between the
living room and the kitchen. He is using used brick that was here, some
of which came from the old farmhouse that stood within 20 feet of where
we are building.
Exterior work is at a standstill. Excavation is needed, and weather is wet. We need to caulk or at least look at the caulking that has been done. And the garage needs caulk and paint and the trim around the garage door installed.
