Chimney almost complete

The underground pipes were laid and backfilled on Monday and the electricity should be brought in next week. Chimney work continues and it is almost through the roof.

There used to be a driveway here

The trench was dug on Sunday so that the pipes for underground power, cable, and telephone could be laid, inspected, and backfilled. The driveway will be back soon!

Fireplace

The fireplace was done yesterday and here are some pics. Now the mason will slim down the concrete block footprint and bring it to the roof.

Almost weather tight

Shingles have started going up and the roof is almost complete. The chimney is making it's way up through the house.

We have water and poles...

The telephone company came out last week to put in the two poles we'll need for service and the well was drilled on the same day. Roof rafters are up and the roof has been sheathed. Shingles come next! The mason has started working his way up the house with the chimney and has completed work in the basement. He will be laying the hearth and continuing up through the second floor this week. Check out the pics...

Roof's a'comin

The second floor exterior walls are all up, ceiling joists in, and the gable ends have been hoisted into place and secured. Roof rafters are going up this week, and roofing will be underway next week.


In other news, telephone poles are getting installed by Monday.