Overall: We continue to inch forward. The onset of winter with cold temperatures and short days equate to fewer hours at the site. Kyle and I completed soffit and fascia installation this week (except for a small portion at the peak of the shop north wall. Called the Brown county building department to perform a rough-in inspection which is scheduled to be accomplished early next week.
Monday: Plumber and electricians on site today. The plumber completed his work for rough-in of pipes and drains today. Ralph and Joe are almost done with electrical rough-in. Kyle and I continue to work outside on fascia and soffit.
Tuesday: Both electricians on site again today. They advised me to call the county building department and schedule the rough-in inspection, saying they would be complete with electrical on Wednesday. Call made and the building inspector will visit on Monday next week. This will be the third of four building inspections. Structural framing, mechanical (heat & air con ducts), plumbing (pipes) and electrical systems (wires) will be checked for code compliance. Passing this inspection means we can get a crew to insulate walls and ceilings followed immediately by calling in the drywall installers.
Wednesday: Ralph completed electrical rough-in. Kyle and I continued with exterior trim. Just another day in paradise… wearing clothes in layers. A threat of rain tonite means muddy conditions tomorrow (sigh).
Thursday: We received a 1/4″ of rain overnight. Trying to walk around the outside perimeter means mud sticking to boots creating what I call mud snow shoes. We have lots of scrap plyood pieces, and use them as wood stepping stones. Road (or path) building instead of productive construction. It is what it is.
Friday: We nearly completed exterior trim on both structures late today. The north gable wall for the shop is taller than we can reach with the ladders and scafolding we have on site. Exterior siding is expected next week. We will rent a man lift to finish the fascia & soffit at the same time we install siding on the shop north wall.
Saturday: Spent a few hours at the site, taking note of things to be done after the rough-in inspection on Monday. Looked through the large box of fittings for the central vacuum system, which I hope to install next week. Finally, a thorough clean up for both buildings in anticipation of the building inspector. I have no idea how well general contractors keep project sites maintained (clean or messy) or if they straighten things up for an inspector. But my career in aviation tells me – if I am presenting something for an inspection, it should be clean and neat, as a direct reflection of the effort put into the project to be inspected.
Sunday: 20 degrees this morning, which came as no surprise. For obvious reasons; I closely watch weather forecasts. The morning was spent in front of the computer and drinking coffee. Went to the site after lunch to measure a number of things not called out on the floor plan drawing, to begin detailed plans for cabinets in the kitchen, pantry and laundry room.
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