Down in the basement, the hot and cold water lines all converge at a location where they will be connected to a supply manifold.
Overhead view of the water lines.
Electrical cables waiting for the installation of the breaker panel.
27 February 2014
Hopkins' New House
The electricians and plumbers have been busy installing the wiring, drains and water lines in Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house. Here's a view of the kitchen sink area.
Down in the basement, the hot and cold water lines all converge at a location where they will be connected to a supply manifold.
Overhead view of the water lines.
Electrical cables waiting for the installation of the breaker panel.
Down in the basement, the hot and cold water lines all converge at a location where they will be connected to a supply manifold.
Overhead view of the water lines.
Electrical cables waiting for the installation of the breaker panel.
24 February 2014
First Sign of Spring
Its been a long, cold, snowy winter, but one of the first signs of spring appeared in the neighborhood today. I spotted this robin along Joyce Road near our barn. I'm hoping it's a sign of spring and not just a lost bird.
11 February 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 14
After yesterday's concrete pour in the basement of Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house, the concrete was given some time to set up and cure. With the outside temperature at -5F this morning, a propane heater provides some heat to the area.
While the concrete floor cures in the basement, the plumbers were busy connecting pipes on the second floor.
While the concrete floor cures in the basement, the plumbers were busy connecting pipes on the second floor.
10 February 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 13
It was a cold, clear morning and a concrete mixer was parked next to Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house ready to pour the basement floor.
The small basement window was used to pour the concrete into the basement.
After preheating the basement with a propane heater for a couple of days, the floor was leveled and prepared for the concrete.
The small basement window was used to pour the concrete into the basement.
After preheating the basement with a propane heater for a couple of days, the floor was leveled and prepared for the concrete.
07 February 2014
Another Cold Morning
This was another cold morning in the neighborhood with a temperature of -2F. It was cold enough to form ice crystals on this wild rose bush as the moisture in the air froze on cold surfaces.
A close-up view of ice crystals on a rose hip (the fruit of the rose plant).
A close-up view of ice crystals on a rose hip (the fruit of the rose plant).
Hopkins' New House - Day 12
After a two day delay due to snow and cold weather, the plumbing and electrical crew were back working on Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house.
The electricians were busy positioning the electrical boxes throughout the house.
The plumbers worked on connecting drain and vent pipes.
The electricians were busy positioning the electrical boxes throughout the house.
The plumbers worked on connecting drain and vent pipes.
06 February 2014
Winter Weather
Our neighborhood received 9 to 10 inches of snow yesterday and the local deer were out looking for a meal as the afternoon sun sets behind the mountain and the temperature dropped into the teens.
04 February 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 11
The roofing crew was back at Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house to finish the last details of the house roof.
As the roofers were finishing their work, the plumbing/heating crew arrived on site and started working. Installing duct work for the heating/cooling system.
The start of plumbing and ventilation in the utility room.
As the roofers were finishing their work, the plumbing/heating crew arrived on site and started working. Installing duct work for the heating/cooling system.
The start of plumbing and ventilation in the utility room.
03 February 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 10
Not much activity at Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house today but the exterior doors were installed. A view of the front door.
A view of the French door from the kitchen area to where the deck will be install.
A view from the back side of the house showing the kitchen door and basement French door.
With the basement door installed, a propane heater was heating the basement area in preparation for pouring the concrete floor.
A view of the French door from the kitchen area to where the deck will be install.
A view from the back side of the house showing the kitchen door and basement French door.
With the basement door installed, a propane heater was heating the basement area in preparation for pouring the concrete floor.
01 February 2014
Firewood
This past January was a very cold month and our wood-stove made these cold days of winter comfortable. We have lots of firewood for this year but now it's time to start working on next year's firewood supply.
After a week of sub-zero overnight temperatures, the conditions were perfect with today's temperature climbing into the low 40's, the ground was frozen rock hard, very little snow and calm winds, it's time to haul firewood. A couple of years ago a pipeline right-of-way was cleared through the woods on our cabin property and the logs were stacked at the edge of the right-of-way. When the conditions are right, we load the logs on a trailer and haul them to our barn, less than a mile away, where they are cut and split into firewood.
After a week of sub-zero overnight temperatures, the conditions were perfect with today's temperature climbing into the low 40's, the ground was frozen rock hard, very little snow and calm winds, it's time to haul firewood. A couple of years ago a pipeline right-of-way was cleared through the woods on our cabin property and the logs were stacked at the edge of the right-of-way. When the conditions are right, we load the logs on a trailer and haul them to our barn, less than a mile away, where they are cut and split into firewood.
31 January 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 9
Today's temperature was much milder than the past week's and the roofers were busy laying shingles on Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house.
By the afternoon the temperature was in the low 30's and the roofers were done for the day. It looks like they may have come up a few bundles of shingles short. The top section of the south roof is missing a few rows of shingles and some of the ridge cap is still needing shingles.
A view of the back side of the house.
By the afternoon the temperature was in the low 30's and the roofers were done for the day. It looks like they may have come up a few bundles of shingles short. The top section of the south roof is missing a few rows of shingles and some of the ridge cap is still needing shingles.
A view of the back side of the house.
30 January 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 8
The sky was clear, the wind was calm, but the morning temperature was -2 degrees F. as the roofing crew started working on Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house.
By 11:00PM the temperature was in the teens and a large section of the roof on the back side (sunny side) of the house was shingled.
By 4:00PM the crew was attaching the ridge vent on sections of the house.
As the afternoon sun started to set, the temperature was in the mid-20's and the crew had completed large sections of the roof.
By 11:00PM the temperature was in the teens and a large section of the roof on the back side (sunny side) of the house was shingled.
By 4:00PM the crew was attaching the ridge vent on sections of the house.
As the afternoon sun started to set, the temperature was in the mid-20's and the crew had completed large sections of the roof.
24 January 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 7
The temperature dropped to 0 degrees F. overnight and by 10:30AM the frost was still clinging to the roof on Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house. The cold weather didn't slow the framing crew as they finished installing the window in the house.
A view of the back side of the house showing the windows, which had been added, along with the ledger board for a deck (a project for Brian to work on).
All the interior walls have been installed and metal brackets are attached to secure the walls to the roof rafters.
Other than installing the entrance doors, which are scheduled to be installed later, the crew was done with all of their work by 2:30PM on the seventh day of framing.
A view of the temporary stairs to the second floor from the front entrance .
A view looking from the den to the living room.
The second floor master bedroom with walk-in closet.
Master bathroom.
A view of the back side of the house showing the windows, which had been added, along with the ledger board for a deck (a project for Brian to work on).
All the interior walls have been installed and metal brackets are attached to secure the walls to the roof rafters.
Other than installing the entrance doors, which are scheduled to be installed later, the crew was done with all of their work by 2:30PM on the seventh day of framing.
A view of the temporary stairs to the second floor from the front entrance .
A view looking from the den to the living room.
The second floor master bedroom with walk-in closet.
Master bathroom.
23 January 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 6
There wasn't any activity at Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house yesterday due to the cold weather but the framing crew was back today. More building materials arrived today, including bundles of roofing shingles which were stacked in the roof awaiting a roofing crew.
By 1:00PM the temporary stairs were installed to make access the second floor easier.
Interior walls on the second floor were going in but there was still some open space at 1:00PM.
By 4:30PM most of the second floor walls were in place.
The room layouts are starting to take shape as the tub and shower units are positioned in the rough openings.
A stack of wall studs in one of the front bedrooms dwindles as the new walls go up.
The windows are starting to go in.
By 1:00PM the temporary stairs were installed to make access the second floor easier.
Interior walls on the second floor were going in but there was still some open space at 1:00PM.
By 4:30PM most of the second floor walls were in place.
The room layouts are starting to take shape as the tub and shower units are positioned in the rough openings.
A stack of wall studs in one of the front bedrooms dwindles as the new walls go up.
The windows are starting to go in.
21 January 2014
Hopkins' New House - Day 5
The weather turned colder over night and there was a light dusting of snow but the framing crew didn't slow down on the construction of Brian & Tish Hopkins' new house.
By 11:00AM they had installed more roof rafters and sheathing on the front side of the house.
Roof framing on the north end of the house at 11:00AM.
By 4:00PM the crew had finished the roof framing and some more of the interior walls.
By 11:00AM they had installed more roof rafters and sheathing on the front side of the house.
Roof framing on the north end of the house at 11:00AM.
By 4:00PM the crew had finished the roof framing and some more of the interior walls.
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