We’re building a new house. Here are some of the construction stories.
A few days after the basement was poured, Danelle made a follow up to see how it looks. The high view looks decent. There is something strange that you might be able to see in the photo above. There are lines in our concrete… It turns out that the day after the pour, they came … Continue reading “Basement After Pour – 8/9/2024”
Today we are pouring the basement floor of our house.There is lots of prep work to do. Plastic is being laid out which seems strange, but I find myself saying “trust the process” more often. Lots of equipment and workers are here for the pour. I guess we’re ready to go. It is a long … Continue reading “Pouring The Basement Floor – 8/5/2024”
I received a notice from the city of Alton that my lovely neighbors complained about the height of the grass at our construction site. Seriously its under construction. Never mind that the land was vacant for many years before with 6 foot tall grass. I met the city inspector at the site a few days … Continue reading “Check Up And Mowing – 8/02/2024”
Its hard to describe our joy at seeing our house get a little further along. They graded the property and I love it a little more. With soil up against the foundation, it just looks more real. Maybe I’m just grasping at straws cause I want it finished, but I love the upgraded look. From … Continue reading “Grading – 7/11/2024”
The basement has been prepared for plumbing. Lines are marked out, we’re just waiting for them to pour the floor. We’re doing everything in our power to get construction moving. While I was out there, I noticed there is lots of tall Johnson grass all around the foundation. I didn’t want any excuse for not … Continue reading “Maybe Construction? – 6/29/2024”
We missed the framing of the sub floor/basement. And then we watch the grass grow again this month.
Mostly just grass growing. But also, we lost the last 10 days of the month due to a dead camera battery.
Danelle stopped by Danforth to check on it today. We’re anxious to see all of the progress as things change. She confirmed the plumbing was roughed in and has a better photo. The foundation still needs back filling all around, but especially on the back of the house. Most frustrating is the silt fence has … Continue reading “Danforth Update – 4/19/2024”
The foundation has been poured and the forms removed. Now fill is being added back against the outside of the foundation. It will likely take a lot more fill as these are deep! Part of us discussed not filling these in and having a secret bomb shelter type room. But those thoughts quickly passed thinking … Continue reading “Foundation Follow Up – 4/5/2024”
Things are starting back up.