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Artist's Rendering
Computer-generated images of the house.
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Oleander
Removing the oleander hedge.
2/24/2003
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Dirt Work
Heavy equipment working on re-compacting the lot.
3/26/2003
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Progress?
Who says we're not making progress.
4/24/2003
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Drive Wall Footing
Footing excavation, rebar structure and pouring footings for the driveway retaining wall.
4/5/2004 -
4/28/2003
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Drive Wall Blocks
Laying blocks for the driveway retaining wall.
4/30/2003 |
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Drive Wall Structure
Completed block wall prior to grouting and a picture of what
caused all the delays.
5/1/2003
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Grouting the Wall
Grouting the driveway retaining wall.
5/9/2003 |
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2nd Floor Model
Real progress was getting a little
hard to come by, so we put together a foam core replica
of the second floor.
6/18/2003 |
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The
Cameras
In case you've wondered, this is what the cameras look like. |
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Footings and Foundation
Excavating for footings, setting rebar and pumping concrete.
6/19/2003 - 7/1/2003 |
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Framing and Pumping Stem Walls
Building forms and pumping concrete for the stem walls.
7/2/2003 -
7/24/2003 |
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Copper Plumbing
Adding the copper plumbing to the lower level and setting forms
for the slab.
8/6/2003 |
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Blossoms
Pumping concrete to the stem walls.
7/24/2003 |
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The Slab Party
More Party Pix
On Friday, August 15, we celebrated the
completion of the foundation and slab. |
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Barrier Removal
Removing temporary barriers at the base of the slope.
9/8/2003 - 9/10/2003 |
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Water
Tap Installation
Now we'll be getting a water bill.
9/22/2003 |
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1st
Day of Framing
Not a whole lot of activity, but we were originally targeting this
activity for February.
9/22/2003 |
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Framing Days 2 & 3
Framing on the lower level continues.
9/24/2003 |
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Lower
Level Framing Wrap-up
Completing the lower level framing.
9/25/2003 |
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Enjoying the Evening
A Sunset and refreshments on the lower lanai.
9/25/2003 |
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Installing Floor Trusses
The very quick process of installing floor trusses.
10/16/2003 |
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Installing GluLam Beams
Adding laminate beams (some with truss hangers) to the
structure.
10/21/2003 |
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Installing Sub-flooring
Installing the sub-flooring on the main level & a look at glulams.
10/22/2003 |
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Main
Level Exterior Prep
Finishing the exterior frame for the lower level and the
beginnings of the main level frame.
10/27/2003 |
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Main
Level Exterior Framing
Main level exterior framing.
10/28/2003 |
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Adding Roof Trusses
Skilled walking in high places.
11/10/2003 |
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Main
Level Detail Framing
Main level interior detail framing.
11/13 and 11/19/2003 |
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Finishing Touches (almost) for Main Level Framing
Taking care of a few more main level framing.
11/20 and 11/26/2003 |
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HVAC
System
Installing ducts for the HVAC system.
12/5/2003 |
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Front Retaining Wall
This wall retains the front slope and includes a center support
for the entry bridge
12/11/2003 thru 12/24/2003 |
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Plumbing
Installing ABS and copper plumbing. 7/30/2003 to 4/14/2004 |
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Windows
Installing windows. 1/9/2004 - 1/10/2004 |
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Deck Seal
Waterproofing exterior surfaces to be tiled. 1/5/2004 |
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Roof
Views
A few shots from the roof of the house. 1/17/2004 |
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Structured Wiring
Wiring the house to provide data, audio, video, security and
environmental control to all rooms. 1/26/2004 - 2/15/2004 |
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Electrical Wiring
Installing the electrical wiring. 1/22/2004 - 2/13/2004 |
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Stairs
Constructing the main stairway 2/11/2004 - |
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Stuccoing
Applying the components for the synthetic stucco. 2/11/2004 -
2/25/2004 |
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A Gusher
The landscaper accidentally hits an unmarked water tap. 3/4/2003 |
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Insulation and Drywall
Keeping the outside outside and the inside inside. 4/14/2004 |
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Bridge and
Entry Landing
Building the bridge to the main entry. 3/9/2004 - . |
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Dumbwaiter
It's a long way from the garage to the kitchen. 4/20/2004 |
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Painting
Interior and exterior paint. 5/23/2004 - . |
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The Doors
The Jim Morrison section. |
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Cabinets & Appliances
Maple cabinets with slab doors. |
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Tile
and Flooring
Adding the last layers to the interiors |
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Zoë
New house, new dog. 5/30/2004 - . |
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Wide
Shots
Various exterior pictures. |
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Railings
Steel railings along the bridge, balcony and drive wall |
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Driveway
The kamikaze approach to the garage. |
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The Big Move
The big move. 7/30/2004 to who knows. |
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Greenhouse Installation
Hans, et. al. installing the greenhouse. 11/15/2004 - 11/19/2004. |
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Leaks
When it rains, it pours. Leaks in the great room and under the
door. 2/12/2005 |
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Leak
Repair
When it rains, it pours. Leaks in the great room and under the
door. 3/1/2005 - |
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Water
Damage Remediation
When it rains, it pours. Leaks in the great room and under the
door. 3/23/2005 - |
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The
Finished Product
Room by room, as things are finally finished |
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Miscellany
Pictures that don't fit anywhere else. |
