Wow. This week it really started to feel like we might be able to pull this off even with a snow day. Framing We didn't end the week where i had hoped, but the basement framing is complete and the detailing has been done. There are so many details that Dean has to keep track of and they guys were busy installing firebreaks, blocking walls and floors joists, and making … [Read more...] about Week 115: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Week 114: Short but Suite
Oh dear. Sorry about that title. I must be tired. Actually, to tell the truth I am. I spent a big chunk of the weekend at the house pitching in on labour so that the professionals can do what they do best. It was family day on Monday so it was only 4 days of work for the builders. The suite is fully framed now and the wonky wall up through the middle has been rebuilt so … [Read more...] about Week 114: Short but Suite
Week 113: Sweet Suite Framing
Things got rolling with the framing this week and it is shaping up nicely. The critical framing in the suite is basically done and you can get a real sense of the space now. They still have to fix up the load bearing wall and shrink the front hall closet/expand the bedroom but the rooms are all framed including the powder room and laundry closet. We are keeping things simple … [Read more...] about Week 113: Sweet Suite Framing
Week 112: Slab and lockable doors
This week was a rollercoaster. Monday we passed inspection for the slab prep but when i was talking to Dean, our builder, he was warning me that we might not be able to pour until much later in the week. Vancouver is at capacity for cement supply with several massive developments sucking up a lot of the supply. You never really think about cement when you don't need it and … [Read more...] about Week 112: Slab and lockable doors
Week 111: Ready to pour the slab
The sewer hookup didn't wrap up until Tuesday and asphalt was done Wednesday. For some reason the street is still blocked this weekend but just where they lay down their asphalt. I am not sure how long it takes to "cure". Maybe they forgot about the barricades. The sewer work set us back a bit because we needed another load of gravel dropped out front for the slab prep and … [Read more...] about Week 111: Ready to pour the slab