The electricians have started by adding most of the switch/plug boxes, no wire yet but should start shortly. The raw plumbing is complete with the exception of the natural gas lines, and they started the HVAC ducts and cold air returns. I really appreciate how clean they keep the place during construction.
They finished the retaining wall shown in the distance, also the step walls are clearly visible which had to be used in order to stay within the triangle building envelope.
And they have installed most of those windows. Kitchen is still missing due to the opening being too low so some adjustments have to be made and one of the windows in the lower level (hidden in this photo) does not fit the opening. I haven’t found out if the opening was framed wrong or it the window shipped was incorrect. Either way a quick adjustment to the frame opening will allow the window to fit.
They have delivered the windows!
They have completed installing the shingles and I’m happy with the color and the hi-def style of them.
Wow, I was just here 48 hours ago with a bare roof and they are almost done with the shingles. I have to give it to the contractor in how fast they are moving along.
What the finished framing looks like with the left windows that were changed from full to just top transoms. This will allow for more privacy being so close to the street.
After careful consideration we opted for the framers suggestion to eliminate the full wall surrounding the staircase and make it a half-wall. Not only will the new wall allow more light into the stairway it also make the kitchen seem that much larger.
A couple of views from the lower level. The first is one of the bedrooms followed by a storage room with access to the exterior. Second photo is the entrance to the workout area that is prepped for a bathroom in the corner.
A quick look at the interior, this is from the kitchen looking towards the living room and sunroom at the end.
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