Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Week Ending 8/20/07



While the carpenters missed some days working, due to rain, there was still a lot accomplished this week. HVAC and plumbing roughs were completed. I was able to install about 120' of blocking (for towel bars, soap dishes, coat hooks, etc.) throughout the house. Half the sound-system was ordered (speakers, wires, volume controls), received and installed, and recorded with pen and pictures (so I can find the wires after the walls go up). The fire/burglar alarm system was wired. Mechanicals inspection took place on Wednesday (we passed). Kitchen cabinetry is now under construction. Insulation was installed, and should be completed Monday. Mason work on each of 3 stoops completed. Carpenters completed siding and trim. They also boxed in some of the plumber's work and began repairing the floors. By Friday, the Ukrainian carpenter crew (who had been working on the house since June) were done. While a few of them weren't here, I was able to grab a quick picture before they left. Sheet rocking crew scheduled for Wednesday. The replacement door arrived; and, like the door it was replacing, it too was the wrong door. Regardless, it's been a good week for progress!

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