Take 3: The Roof... the roof is on...
No! The roof is NOT on fire!!! :) But, it's ON the house! Take a look!
A bit more than the roof has been completed since my last update. :) Let's see... the house was still in the early stages of framing when we left off. Since then, the roof has been framed, dried-in with felt paper and shingles, plumbing boots and ridge vents have been installed, and the windows have been installed. All of these things are visible from the OUTSIDE, but what's been going on INSIDE?
Let's take a look at the INSIDE of the house at this stage:
Might not seem like much has been accomplished, but really, MUCH has been done. Take a close look at the picture above. It's the entryway to the house. If you look directly up, you'll notice a little blue dot. That blue dot is the beginning of what will house the foyer chandelier. The black lines behind, are the ductwork for the HVAC (heating and air) system. The white pipes are plumbing pipes, and white wires -- additional electrical lines, and wiring for the AV (audio/video) system.
Below is a picture of the Master Bathroom. The Throne Room is directly ahead, tub to the left, and double sinks on the right. The shower is behind me -- didn't fit in the picture.
I believe I can conclude my project update for now! The inspector has been called, and we are now awaiting the Framing Inspection. Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC will be inspected by Trade Inspectors, and the Primary Framing Inspection will include the structural framing and roof. Be on the lookout for Take 4!
Rose your house looks amazing, I think its super neat you are sharing your updates with us via your blog. How long do you think it will take for your house to be done? Also what tips can you share for people how want a custom house? Is the house being build in NC? Good luck with everything
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gabriella! The house should be done within the next 45-60 days. Rule-of-thumb allows roughly a month and a half to 2 months from the sheetrock stage until completion. I'll post some tips aimed at those considering building a custom home in the future -- thanks for the recommendation! And, yes, this house is being built in Waxhaw - in the Heathwood neighborhood. :) Feel free to go out and take a peek any time!
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