http://www.rowledge.org/index.htmlProgress reports on the buliding of tim & Bridget's houseentim@rowledge.orgCopyright 2005-12 Tim Rowledge2012-05-02T12:10:49-07:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:11:15 -0800tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-05-02T12:10:49-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f5f5b9fc0465521b7496b378fc993a76-185.html#unique-entry-id-185http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f5f5b9fc0465521b7496b378fc993a76-185.html#unique-entry-id-185In the mudroom there is a broom closet. It needs a door.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-04-25T12:01:22-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3f24c1978c0020a9ee16dd92cec2823d-184.html#unique-entry-id-184http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3f24c1978c0020a9ee16dd92cec2823d-184.html#unique-entry-id-184Big chunks of wood on the fire]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-04-19T11:35:52-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/30e0b2e9bb291357616ba18fd0bc8d79-183.html#unique-entry-id-183http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/30e0b2e9bb291357616ba18fd0bc8d79-183.html#unique-entry-id-183All those doors are now equipped with actual handles…]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-04-09T18:25:02-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/664fd462832155884beb552d79b1adf0-182.html#unique-entry-id-182http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/664fd462832155884beb552d79b1adf0-182.html#unique-entry-id-182The doors are in]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-04-05T18:20:51-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1fc9d8c71dab29886c3e40804dc5459f-181.html#unique-entry-id-181http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1fc9d8c71dab29886c3e40804dc5459f-181.html#unique-entry-id-181Spray it again]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-04-03T18:15:34-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/368324d8fde9e414f42851409e3ba8cb-180.html#unique-entry-id-180http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/368324d8fde9e414f42851409e3ba8cb-180.html#unique-entry-id-180We picked up the doors for downstairs last week]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-03-28T17:07:40-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/916bd9ed15c282f5c32cdcb54e55a752-179.html#unique-entry-id-179http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/916bd9ed15c282f5c32cdcb54e55a752-179.html#unique-entry-id-179Another anniversary comes and goes. How time flies…]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-03-27T16:51:58-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f237b68774df4c433880498ca174c903-178.html#unique-entry-id-178http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f237b68774df4c433880498ca174c903-178.html#unique-entry-id-178It’s two years since we broke ground, one year since we moved in]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-03-21T10:26:39-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/80abd6ce309c9f8b808f5a43d2c9f5c6-177.html#unique-entry-id-177http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/80abd6ce309c9f8b808f5a43d2c9f5c6-177.html#unique-entry-id-177Small details take time. But make a difference eventually...]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-03-02T13:51:54-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/b6ee4eeddf3ff11a8d71e78139c2c55a-176.html#unique-entry-id-176http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/b6ee4eeddf3ff11a8d71e78139c2c55a-176.html#unique-entry-id-176After lots of too slow progress on painting etc...]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-02-14T13:45:37-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e5804e3ed9c6b2aea145fb9ba407cffe-175.html#unique-entry-id-175http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e5804e3ed9c6b2aea145fb9ba407cffe-175.html#unique-entry-id-175Just a year after I built the kitchen cabinets, drawers]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-02-07T13:40:54-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1475e34968d9d58b3646195f1807f677-174.html#unique-entry-id-174http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1475e34968d9d58b3646195f1807f677-174.html#unique-entry-id-174I took some higher quality pictures just for the fun of it]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-02-06T21:12:49-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9ac00e4eb774a87bbd0fa9205c728880-173.html#unique-entry-id-173http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9ac00e4eb774a87bbd0fa9205c728880-173.html#unique-entry-id-173… that’s your home]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-02-01T21:10:01-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8b42d620d13f116c39ba7e5edca80dbb-172.html#unique-entry-id-172http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8b42d620d13f116c39ba7e5edca80dbb-172.html#unique-entry-id-172Correcting the lack of any pictures of the bedroom...]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-01-21T13:03:48-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1804e27a883006a40b60b25c356c964e-171.html#unique-entry-id-171http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1804e27a883006a40b60b25c356c964e-171.html#unique-entry-id-171The fireplace bookshelf tops get done]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-01-18T19:07:06-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3554bbe00ee32d3b41665f90c379d5f1-170.html#unique-entry-id-170http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3554bbe00ee32d3b41665f90c379d5f1-170.html#unique-entry-id-170Fireplace surround is now tiled and grouted]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-01-09T17:47:39-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/412042415d82ce7276f5e5e43446cf29-169.html#unique-entry-id-169http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/412042415d82ce7276f5e5e43446cf29-169.html#unique-entry-id-169Lights are now wired and installed in the chimney niches]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2012-01-06T20:29:38-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d88b2526769c6e1946061bb57c0c4686-168.html#unique-entry-id-168http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d88b2526769c6e1946061bb57c0c4686-168.html#unique-entry-id-168Drywall done and painted]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-12-28T21:32:01-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e80395db4a81a0d0ba7b7f39e958dd80-167.html#unique-entry-id-167http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e80395db4a81a0d0ba7b7f39e958dd80-167.html#unique-entry-id-167Time to get some drywall on the chimney]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-12-24T18:19:44-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/32a4927c54f459ddb3daf0eff690cfa4-166.html#unique-entry-id-166http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/32a4927c54f459ddb3daf0eff690cfa4-166.html#unique-entry-id-166Fireplace shelving emplaced]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-12-07T20:19:48-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/7c735d040f889a77e1e8a8f7144419ba-165.html#unique-entry-id-165http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/7c735d040f889a77e1e8a8f7144419ba-165.html#unique-entry-id-165The fireplace has been around for a year; time to make a chimney]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-11-27T20:04:42-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fc6477df83e057c5721e87de2391aeab-164.html#unique-entry-id-164http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fc6477df83e057c5721e87de2391aeab-164.html#unique-entry-id-164I finally get around to wiring in the bedroom hall lights and a Wi-Fi node in the living room]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-11-22T21:51:33-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/765093333e5d2726a731d2bbc025198b-163.html#unique-entry-id-163http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/765093333e5d2726a731d2bbc025198b-163.html#unique-entry-id-163Glass shower doors replace the curtain. You can have it back now, Wizard]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-11-18T21:45:47-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/06774de076fffc88048376ce64c6dc74-162.html#unique-entry-id-162http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/06774de076fffc88048376ce64c6dc74-162.html#unique-entry-id-162Edged and installed tops complete that sideboard]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-11-15T21:37:56-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2ea6dab9cee6402ddb02f02035074c17-161.html#unique-entry-id-161http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2ea6dab9cee6402ddb02f02035074c17-161.html#unique-entry-id-161There’s always more when it comes to trim work]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-11-06T21:30:05-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3d27545e536722194b7cfc1e9986373c-160.html#unique-entry-id-160http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3d27545e536722194b7cfc1e9986373c-160.html#unique-entry-id-160Fitting the upper bannister and completing the sideboard/wall]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-11-02T17:54:21-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/84377449a4eb68c502cce189fe94f888-159.html#unique-entry-id-159http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/84377449a4eb68c502cce189fe94f888-159.html#unique-entry-id-159Muscle arrived, stairs got installed, built-ins got built]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-10-20T21:07:23-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ad3736cc51ac9dedf93993b1a652e39f-158.html#unique-entry-id-158http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ad3736cc51ac9dedf93993b1a652e39f-158.html#unique-entry-id-158The patio doors get trimmed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-09-30T20:41:51-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/72f11baab56270c25a2f37fdf9138b1d-157.html#unique-entry-id-157http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/72f11baab56270c25a2f37fdf9138b1d-157.html#unique-entry-id-157With the floors all finished, we can deal with the stairs]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-09-27T21:01:09-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/849ed22363e87c8f0871068c7021aa16-156.html#unique-entry-id-156http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/849ed22363e87c8f0871068c7021aa16-156.html#unique-entry-id-156With a finished floor, the living room can be properly organised]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-09-24T10:13:15-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1c2686406fbbff44196330808e70a9ba-155.html#unique-entry-id-155http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1c2686406fbbff44196330808e70a9ba-155.html#unique-entry-id-155Finish finished]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-09-17T10:08:16-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/856dcfc8de976c2bf7105604f56851eb-154.html#unique-entry-id-154http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/856dcfc8de976c2bf7105604f56851eb-154.html#unique-entry-id-154Time to sand upstairs]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-09-14T09:59:51-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/26a4319a519030f30457c82b23d4ef0a-153.html#unique-entry-id-153http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/26a4319a519030f30457c82b23d4ef0a-153.html#unique-entry-id-153Fill and sand, sand, sand….]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-09-10T09:49:51-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8a204ab6aff3384cc2671bfa8fb4d7a3-152.html#unique-entry-id-152http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8a204ab6aff3384cc2671bfa8fb4d7a3-152.html#unique-entry-id-152The last bits of floor get done]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-09-02T10:01:51-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f97fa618e3c6a24b60c1e9f10e59c5a3-151.html#unique-entry-id-151http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f97fa618e3c6a24b60c1e9f10e59c5a3-151.html#unique-entry-id-151The kitchen table top now has its very own legs]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-08-28T22:29:03-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/321f77121fd3f1b9a25487116b7b9406-150.html#unique-entry-id-150http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/321f77121fd3f1b9a25487116b7b9406-150.html#unique-entry-id-150Doors and doorways get trimmed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-08-18T22:16:28-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d45b503524be16c55af07f7980da4ac5-149.html#unique-entry-id-149http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d45b503524be16c55af07f7980da4ac5-149.html#unique-entry-id-149Trim is a slow job sometimes]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-07-16T14:11:56-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1c9b6c2e2e4091e39815e98925ece3e6-148.html#unique-entry-id-148http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1c9b6c2e2e4091e39815e98925ece3e6-148.html#unique-entry-id-148This time last year it was scorching hot, this year it’s pouring rain]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-07-14T14:05:15-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a74e58acdbb9f64343537217939d0f5e-147.html#unique-entry-id-147http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a74e58acdbb9f64343537217939d0f5e-147.html#unique-entry-id-147Another one bites the dust]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-07-10T13:59:26-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/38829c74098e2615360d49ff8c35d3ef-146.html#unique-entry-id-146http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/38829c74098e2615360d49ff8c35d3ef-146.html#unique-entry-id-146When building the stud walls for the lower floor I appear to have left out a doorway header]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-07-03T19:17:21-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3859c9f49d0a65bab35b2cd59aac5f76-145.html#unique-entry-id-145http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3859c9f49d0a65bab35b2cd59aac5f76-145.html#unique-entry-id-145The last upstairs window trims get done]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-06-24T19:08:52-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/619933d56882e623b8acdd0569557640-144.html#unique-entry-id-144http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/619933d56882e623b8acdd0569557640-144.html#unique-entry-id-144Mirrors for the bathrooms]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-06-18T18:58:15-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/09f6ab1ad7cfb5ce88527c1ca1b3857f-143.html#unique-entry-id-143http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/09f6ab1ad7cfb5ce88527c1ca1b3857f-143.html#unique-entry-id-143Slow progress due to actual paid work, but the laundry is trimmed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-06-08T18:42:52-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/76644f4ab7a5f337068baa7fd578a6b4-142.html#unique-entry-id-142http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/76644f4ab7a5f337068baa7fd578a6b4-142.html#unique-entry-id-142A short visit today from the electrician to finish up.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-06-01T18:24:15-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/41e4ec6b0318ac41989e5171af2d733c-141.html#unique-entry-id-141http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/41e4ec6b0318ac41989e5171af2d733c-141.html#unique-entry-id-141The workshop gets a bit more organised, and even painted]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-05-30T18:18:21-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8c67ebdc551b3ac8c7c577154f8049b1-140.html#unique-entry-id-140http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8c67ebdc551b3ac8c7c577154f8049b1-140.html#unique-entry-id-140Near final grading of the yard improves the outdoor view]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-05-29T18:04:59-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f176036fa0d0bc250e2e8f5ffbbe8d82-139.html#unique-entry-id-139http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f176036fa0d0bc250e2e8f5ffbbe8d82-139.html#unique-entry-id-139Carrying on with the prior theme]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-05-26T21:41:03-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6814b1327b86eede4f21fe7015218281-138.html#unique-entry-id-138http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6814b1327b86eede4f21fe7015218281-138.html#unique-entry-id-138A batch of windows and the pantry get trimmed up]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-05-19T21:33:14-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2b26c49ba7e318503859d1e123043720-137.html#unique-entry-id-137http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2b26c49ba7e318503859d1e123043720-137.html#unique-entry-id-137The upstairs living room floor gets laid]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-05-07T21:24:02-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e582de1b09a60b8a3cad22f0a9da4cfb-136.html#unique-entry-id-136http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e582de1b09a60b8a3cad22f0a9da4cfb-136.html#unique-entry-id-136Lights. Over the kitchen table.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-04-29T21:17:20-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c6cba53a662c026d3ce1eb02037cc3f5-135.html#unique-entry-id-135http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c6cba53a662c026d3ce1eb02037cc3f5-135.html#unique-entry-id-135Electricians visit for the last bits of wiring]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-04-27T16:22:58-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1f7f925dc851d5bef0168425af16328a-134.html#unique-entry-id-134http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1f7f925dc851d5bef0168425af16328a-134.html#unique-entry-id-134Making holes in the wall is always fun, for some odd definition of ‘fun’.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-04-22T16:18:08-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ce2c6104e0743eaa836ac3311fb1e07a-133.html#unique-entry-id-133http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ce2c6104e0743eaa836ac3311fb1e07a-133.html#unique-entry-id-133Hall & dining room lights plus living fan/light get installed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-04-14T20:55:18-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f3e88d50bcf3e2c0d8ca13f47a234da4-132.html#unique-entry-id-132http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f3e88d50bcf3e2c0d8ca13f47a234da4-132.html#unique-entry-id-132Time to make the light fittings for the kitchen]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-04-06T20:40:40-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/42b18e63f3abef1dcf376462cc23662e-131.html#unique-entry-id-131http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/42b18e63f3abef1dcf376462cc23662e-131.html#unique-entry-id-131Off the air for a few days, back at last]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-27T20:25:17-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a7f7d9873b930f976bb3e42b40dcef84-130.html#unique-entry-id-130http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a7f7d9873b930f976bb3e42b40dcef84-130.html#unique-entry-id-130After a year, we get to move in]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-26T20:21:52-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/0f906eebb5f6b3fc2106c928247f5e5b-129.html#unique-entry-id-129http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/0f906eebb5f6b3fc2106c928247f5e5b-129.html#unique-entry-id-129Before clothes can be moved we need storage for them; time for closet shelving]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-24T20:15:47-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/10d510017b065110adcc9d476a57b101-128.html#unique-entry-id-128http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/10d510017b065110adcc9d476a57b101-128.html#unique-entry-id-128A couple of days hard work and the floors are all shiny]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-21T20:31:51-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f3c018db34ff10bb5851c0dbcaa653b1-127.html#unique-entry-id-127http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f3c018db34ff10bb5851c0dbcaa653b1-127.html#unique-entry-id-127Time to put some finish on the floors, even though we haven’t got it all installed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-20T20:30:29-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9eb4a3a1400d8dfed6fb7ea7983c857d-126.html#unique-entry-id-126http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9eb4a3a1400d8dfed6fb7ea7983c857d-126.html#unique-entry-id-126Just to prove the bathroom is done..]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-17T20:19:06-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c6079d1d3d52adee65622b643d8d17d1-125.html#unique-entry-id-125http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c6079d1d3d52adee65622b643d8d17d1-125.html#unique-entry-id-125The plumbing guys were on-site this morning to do the last few hook-ups.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-14T19:55:05-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/bc0a66e74ec664752c3f7ce22531dfea-124.html#unique-entry-id-124http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/bc0a66e74ec664752c3f7ce22531dfea-124.html#unique-entry-id-124Finally got the kitchen sink fully installed - all is ready for the plumbers]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-12T22:35:05-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fc8c79636a4b59b2dbc8a8d39f457b99-123.html#unique-entry-id-123http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fc8c79636a4b59b2dbc8a8d39f457b99-123.html#unique-entry-id-123Electricians electrify the kitchen and floors are all sanded]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-10T22:27:44-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/cb25ab01705c7901a66d02b72776f1f4-122.html#unique-entry-id-122http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/cb25ab01705c7901a66d02b72776f1f4-122.html#unique-entry-id-122Drum sanding the floors is scary, drywall on the mudroom loo is good]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-09T22:21:08-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/95cd9be8f18abd72f4e6098aa2b2a3b6-121.html#unique-entry-id-121http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/95cd9be8f18abd72f4e6098aa2b2a3b6-121.html#unique-entry-id-121Light fittings purchased]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-08T22:10:57-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2240852c227f761c5c127bc578c55328-120.html#unique-entry-id-120http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2240852c227f761c5c127bc578c55328-120.html#unique-entry-id-120A couple of days work on kitchen cabinets and cleaning up]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-05T20:55:05-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/814841b87d685522913a9d20d3e24acf-119.html#unique-entry-id-119http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/814841b87d685522913a9d20d3e24acf-119.html#unique-entry-id-119Master bathroom shower walls got installed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-03T20:43:00-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a1c63eafef4106933836233692c9a2b7-118.html#unique-entry-id-118http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a1c63eafef4106933836233692c9a2b7-118.html#unique-entry-id-118A nice surprise today as the plumbing guys returned to (almost) finish]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-03-01T20:36:36-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8ff2bb4c055b9b2b53dea7ac1343321a-117.html#unique-entry-id-117http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8ff2bb4c055b9b2b53dea7ac1343321a-117.html#unique-entry-id-117I had to rework one end wall of the shower]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-28T21:35:49-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1dec318f1c956805a4f42d2140958dc3-116.html#unique-entry-id-116http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1dec318f1c956805a4f42d2140958dc3-116.html#unique-entry-id-116Despite snow (!) the master bedroom flooring got started]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-27T21:26:59-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/43e8c73a870a00a0b62bddb17076ccc8-115.html#unique-entry-id-115http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/43e8c73a870a00a0b62bddb17076ccc8-115.html#unique-entry-id-115We laminate the counter tops. Oh, and it snowed.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-25T21:21:23-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9a23993a69da378c4cb1d40734c16a37-114.html#unique-entry-id-114http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9a23993a69da378c4cb1d40734c16a37-114.html#unique-entry-id-114It snowed. Kitchen appliance installing started.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-23T21:13:01-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/30777d60904116e2579c40821678db31-113.html#unique-entry-id-113http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/30777d60904116e2579c40821678db31-113.html#unique-entry-id-113Bathtub fixes and office floors]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-22T19:42:44-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/0b17f4fcb67f2c024345d9e8f54ec546-112.html#unique-entry-id-112http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/0b17f4fcb67f2c024345d9e8f54ec546-112.html#unique-entry-id-112Lots of flooring and two doors done]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-21T19:31:35-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/eb7889c7aa327419760a7ae35e4ce778-111.html#unique-entry-id-111http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/eb7889c7aa327419760a7ae35e4ce778-111.html#unique-entry-id-111Plumbers arrived and plumbed. Flooring was laid.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-19T00:30:35-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d854ad64ea678b40e7b6146f683754e8-110.html#unique-entry-id-110http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d854ad64ea678b40e7b6146f683754e8-110.html#unique-entry-id-110Lots of stuff arrived this week; a couple of doors and the kitchen stuff]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-15T18:56:51-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3c9cc377a52f742dd9e7ac0f6814b7a4-109.html#unique-entry-id-109http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3c9cc377a52f742dd9e7ac0f6814b7a4-109.html#unique-entry-id-109Work on the wooden floor started and power was fed to sockets and lights at last]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-13T18:46:12-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/56900c8ec51bd03ebbc19061893d4b3c-105.html#unique-entry-id-105http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/56900c8ec51bd03ebbc19061893d4b3c-105.html#unique-entry-id-105Now the cabinets can be put in place it’s time to top them off.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-11T18:35:08-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e8bbc9476adb4f0a4ba0379b801c2596-104.html#unique-entry-id-104http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e8bbc9476adb4f0a4ba0379b801c2596-104.html#unique-entry-id-104Before the cabinets can be installed, the end wall has to be trimmed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-06T23:05:27-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c271a4dd06fdfd387376cf3c09d5799f-103.html#unique-entry-id-103http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c271a4dd06fdfd387376cf3c09d5799f-103.html#unique-entry-id-103Time to varnish the windows on the inside]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-02-01T22:58:41-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4d703f11f9949ae6503e4092f102b8d1-102.html#unique-entry-id-102http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4d703f11f9949ae6503e4092f102b8d1-102.html#unique-entry-id-102After finally finishing the paint on the master bathroom vanity table (twice), the mudroom vanity gets installed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-01-27T22:55:50-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/885836a42cfea9525e441571d934f3d1-101.html#unique-entry-id-101http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/885836a42cfea9525e441571d934f3d1-101.html#unique-entry-id-101Mike & Mike were around to tile a bit more]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-01-25T22:44:36-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3a31bd657e0e8086cdb06898f0196dbf-100.html#unique-entry-id-100http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/3a31bd657e0e8086cdb06898f0196dbf-100.html#unique-entry-id-100Due to a father-ill-health disaster Bridget had to dash off to the UK today]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-01-16T22:38:49-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c3925f6f368c434c3142ac8dae3943e8-98.html#unique-entry-id-98http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/c3925f6f368c434c3142ac8dae3943e8-98.html#unique-entry-id-98Vanity table for guest bathroom painted]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-01-14T22:30:23-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4cbd3de2887a77fc12c893260bd075d2-97.html#unique-entry-id-97http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4cbd3de2887a77fc12c893260bd075d2-97.html#unique-entry-id-97The walls are all painted. Fine work by ND Pro ladies.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-01-05T20:24:59-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9b7932b044b872de22383ef995166189-96.html#unique-entry-id-96http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9b7932b044b872de22383ef995166189-96.html#unique-entry-id-96All is vanities. Bathroom vanities in this case.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2011-01-02T20:15:59-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f85fe3b231a00a0720e51e97d5423b18-95.html#unique-entry-id-95http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f85fe3b231a00a0720e51e97d5423b18-95.html#unique-entry-id-95All the cabinet carcasses are built]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-27T21:07:06-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/bc9cc338a62fbd4674a9d6c32b532ab1-94.html#unique-entry-id-94http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/bc9cc338a62fbd4674a9d6c32b532ab1-94.html#unique-entry-id-94Some peace and quiet yesterday meant progress on cabinets]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-24T21:02:40-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/02225c5d63371a13b96ac767c915c1e8-93.html#unique-entry-id-93http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/02225c5d63371a13b96ac767c915c1e8-93.html#unique-entry-id-93We got power down to the well pump at last]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-23T20:24:14-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/635bf40c07adf3f1d63b29fefc96f578-92.html#unique-entry-id-92http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/635bf40c07adf3f1d63b29fefc96f578-92.html#unique-entry-id-92The first of the kitchen cabinets comes together]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-21T20:13:28-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2afe0465a09a5a9c64c61765eecdb020-91.html#unique-entry-id-91http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2afe0465a09a5a9c64c61765eecdb020-91.html#unique-entry-id-91Glen started on the septic system]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-20T20:06:08-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1d5b1baac9ebeaae3f0b49eaf4f067ec-90.html#unique-entry-id-90http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1d5b1baac9ebeaae3f0b49eaf4f067ec-90.html#unique-entry-id-90December 20 1980 - married]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-17T21:02:56-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/5c3231e9d7551507756ddfac1ec3956a-89.html#unique-entry-id-89http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/5c3231e9d7551507756ddfac1ec3956a-89.html#unique-entry-id-89More progress getting us closer to finishing]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-11T22:11:41-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d6f628c880488c1204b3305685738417-88.html#unique-entry-id-88http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d6f628c880488c1204b3305685738417-88.html#unique-entry-id-88We got power to the heating systems and paint on the walls this week]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-12-05T20:27:18-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ef57f76e08d651358232dfb57f54e2e6-87.html#unique-entry-id-87http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ef57f76e08d651358232dfb57f54e2e6-87.html#unique-entry-id-87Oops, two weeks with no updates. Never mind, plenty got done]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-20T22:01:31-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/0e25315b335adf15e10281308d1313e6-86.html#unique-entry-id-86http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/0e25315b335adf15e10281308d1313e6-86.html#unique-entry-id-86Oh damn.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-17T21:53:50-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4dfb1bc04d6afbee1c2246316fa1f0ce-85.html#unique-entry-id-85http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4dfb1bc04d6afbee1c2246316fa1f0ce-85.html#unique-entry-id-85Attempts made to connect well]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-14T20:01:52-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9c84abd5fa9e6a617d5e667c06437db5-84.html#unique-entry-id-84http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9c84abd5fa9e6a617d5e667c06437db5-84.html#unique-entry-id-84Last bits of siding done trim completed, painted]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-11T21:33:21-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fe008930667edcf4c362aacbd68046af-83.html#unique-entry-id-83http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fe008930667edcf4c362aacbd68046af-83.html#unique-entry-id-83With the front door installed the house has finally reached lock-up status.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-10T21:16:19-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/adfa0f1c4b56528caaa7e93e5ef26943-82.html#unique-entry-id-82http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/adfa0f1c4b56528caaa7e93e5ef26943-82.html#unique-entry-id-82We now have power inside the house]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-09T21:04:41-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2e9c80713cdb848cc7eaddd4a3f1c2e2-81.html#unique-entry-id-81http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2e9c80713cdb848cc7eaddd4a3f1c2e2-81.html#unique-entry-id-81Two more days of drywall work and the fireplace gets some chimney]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-07T21:01:12-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/88b435aa882f449638244e1df02ccb06-80.html#unique-entry-id-80http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/88b435aa882f449638244e1df02ccb06-80.html#unique-entry-id-80With the glue set the post was completed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-06T22:09:09-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/df37ffcad831a49ee5b75b4248e02061-79.html#unique-entry-id-79http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/df37ffcad831a49ee5b75b4248e02061-79.html#unique-entry-id-79Remember that damaged post? It’s gone]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-04T21:56:21-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9c23ffc73cf9a419e56251d0ac1e5c82-78.html#unique-entry-id-78http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9c23ffc73cf9a419e56251d0ac1e5c82-78.html#unique-entry-id-78It’s been pretty busy for the last two days - roofers, plumbers, diggers and drywall delivery]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-11-05T21:55:43-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/dbd91cd26998e1ced046d63bfddc022c-77.html#unique-entry-id-77http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/dbd91cd26998e1ced046d63bfddc022c-77.html#unique-entry-id-77The first of the drywall got hung]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-29T21:47:38-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/dcb6517b26490cd26a818012c83d3fab-76.html#unique-entry-id-76http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/dcb6517b26490cd26a818012c83d3fab-76.html#unique-entry-id-76We picked up the front door today]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-27T20:37:54-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e1da3de31990fbdd24c0558b79d96eb6-75.html#unique-entry-id-75http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e1da3de31990fbdd24c0558b79d96eb6-75.html#unique-entry-id-75Time to cut a hole in the roof]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-24T20:23:48-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/22960c96279c23b5f3ce69d9e4f58065-74.html#unique-entry-id-74http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/22960c96279c23b5f3ce69d9e4f58065-74.html#unique-entry-id-74Yay! The structural inspection passed and the heat pump was installed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-26T20:16:26-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/071c2200920ad8a6c5cb5b412d545bc9-73.html#unique-entry-id-73http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/071c2200920ad8a6c5cb5b412d545bc9-73.html#unique-entry-id-73Framing up closets, finishing floors]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-19T21:21:35-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/eb4402d48f9bac1abd7adc8b588646e6-72.html#unique-entry-id-72http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/eb4402d48f9bac1abd7adc8b588646e6-72.html#unique-entry-id-72Time to start on the built-in furniture and similar items]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-09T22:05:44-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/346884d29d16a22eed38fb7b239289b8-71.html#unique-entry-id-71http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/346884d29d16a22eed38fb7b239289b8-71.html#unique-entry-id-71Internal walls completed. Pantry panelled.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-08T19:28:45-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/84ace401c904d512a557a2098287ff37-70.html#unique-entry-id-70http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/84ace401c904d512a557a2098287ff37-70.html#unique-entry-id-70Gable infill, pipes everywhere.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-07T19:21:30-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/97ffd9d7f7e244e5ac11ccbd2a0f8290-69.html#unique-entry-id-69http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/97ffd9d7f7e244e5ac11ccbd2a0f8290-69.html#unique-entry-id-69Rough wiring (almost) done, last internal walls started - and plumbers!]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-06T19:13:19-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ef44f45cb79e1c8fc49db5be49e597c8-68.html#unique-entry-id-68http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ef44f45cb79e1c8fc49db5be49e597c8-68.html#unique-entry-id-68Wiring downstairs, walls in the mudroom]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-05T19:07:18-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9eb5306448e5b8c26e30166be5201b8d-67.html#unique-entry-id-67http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9eb5306448e5b8c26e30166be5201b8d-67.html#unique-entry-id-67Downstairs walls got finished today, lots more wiring done]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-04T18:59:05-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/08aa0edf93b6ff05e4f85319c57a3abc-66.html#unique-entry-id-66http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/08aa0edf93b6ff05e4f85319c57a3abc-66.html#unique-entry-id-66Walls downstairs and a door in the garage]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-02T18:55:12-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1a8c46d0ba5749c1c72bc35f563a2c22-65.html#unique-entry-id-65http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1a8c46d0ba5749c1c72bc35f563a2c22-65.html#unique-entry-id-65... well, pretty much. Basement subfloor completed.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-10-01T23:34:20-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/64e336dae07060548de24c4c60588e45-64.html#unique-entry-id-64http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/64e336dae07060548de24c4c60588e45-64.html#unique-entry-id-64Good progress this week; especially with the roof]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-09-27T21:30:32-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/872cd48b0d7087b122efe75e8c843d11-63.html#unique-entry-id-63http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/872cd48b0d7087b122efe75e8c843d11-63.html#unique-entry-id-63Good grief! Almost two weeks since the last update. This Must Stop.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-09-15T20:42:23-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/66d7c1dcdf6b9ac399044d063c5db6b6-62.html#unique-entry-id-62http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/66d7c1dcdf6b9ac399044d063c5db6b6-62.html#unique-entry-id-62Some action on the roofing this week]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-09-11T20:32:28-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/45cb9d9024ca1076bee94f0f9eb1d0ea-61.html#unique-entry-id-61http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/45cb9d9024ca1076bee94f0f9eb1d0ea-61.html#unique-entry-id-61Lots more work on siding, basement floor.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-09-09T22:03:45-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e1cdd139f6199a37a93c49d9f3fcf7ce-60.html#unique-entry-id-60http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e1cdd139f6199a37a93c49d9f3fcf7ce-60.html#unique-entry-id-60Plenty of work has been done on the siding - see pictures - but not so on the roof. Problems, problems...]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-09-04T09:58:25-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1dd0fd05feed8df98418b182c34a777b-59.html#unique-entry-id-59http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/1dd0fd05feed8df98418b182c34a777b-59.html#unique-entry-id-59After a week of prep-work, some siding has been installed. And the roof is well under way...]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-08-29T21:21:55-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d941726535cf5a12f9909f8b92d9c39f-58.html#unique-entry-id-58http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d941726535cf5a12f9909f8b92d9c39f-58.html#unique-entry-id-58The siding is being installed at last. ]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-08-21T22:27:27-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2ac410c2c88dde99d0564859dca5a976-57.html#unique-entry-id-57http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/2ac410c2c88dde99d0564859dca5a976-57.html#unique-entry-id-57Oh my, over a week since the last update...]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-08-12T21:36:48-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f4e172e07103da64b0662ee13ba6e051-56.html#unique-entry-id-56http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f4e172e07103da64b0662ee13ba6e051-56.html#unique-entry-id-56The roof sheathing is very nearly done, at last]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-08-07T21:48:04-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/649fb85bce2a7793059feaecc65ba824-55.html#unique-entry-id-55http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/649fb85bce2a7793059feaecc65ba824-55.html#unique-entry-id-55It rained last night for the first time in ages - since mid-june - and of course it found leaks.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-08-06T21:44:10-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/13e5686a1eeaa57f24b5201042620370-54.html#unique-entry-id-54http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/13e5686a1eeaa57f24b5201042620370-54.html#unique-entry-id-54All the upstairs windows are installed and the roof starts to get insulated]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-08-05T21:39:19-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d55cd50feec024bc656e119e2f56b425-53.html#unique-entry-id-53http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d55cd50feec024bc656e119e2f56b425-53.html#unique-entry-id-53A big truck, a lot of glass and holes get filled.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-08-04T20:45:52-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6712e4bb3279cd61e439b090e91d2b67-52.html#unique-entry-id-52http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6712e4bb3279cd61e439b090e91d2b67-52.html#unique-entry-id-52Another couple of days work sees the ceiling decking finally complete. Yay!]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-07-29T20:30:51-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4ed2716567f9f6a8e6980f8511fe9a0d-51.html#unique-entry-id-51http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4ed2716567f9f6a8e6980f8511fe9a0d-51.html#unique-entry-id-51The main house ceilings are now closed up and the mudroom is well on the way]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-07-26T21:05:42-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/129c21e41c89ef24622e121aa24d0268-50.html#unique-entry-id-50http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/129c21e41c89ef24622e121aa24d0268-50.html#unique-entry-id-50Today brought us a Gang of Four to push on closing up the ceilings]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-07-23T09:00:14-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/922c245f54e1c30e73b4434f4432b416-49.html#unique-entry-id-49http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/922c245f54e1c30e73b4434f4432b416-49.html#unique-entry-id-49After some irritating problems, progress]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-07-15T21:18:31-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/36fc3292b8435a007d56bc405a2686f4-48.html#unique-entry-id-48http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/36fc3292b8435a007d56bc405a2686f4-48.html#unique-entry-id-48Bedroom ceiling installed, garage floor slab poured]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-07-10T20:01:11-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/facf15f9c67b386e0533f099c4e3019f-47.html#unique-entry-id-47http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/facf15f9c67b386e0533f099c4e3019f-47.html#unique-entry-id-47After the Canada Day long weekend, a (very) hot week means slow progress]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-30T18:03:01-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e79a4a06a808f3e158bece4fa3950223-46.html#unique-entry-id-46http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e79a4a06a808f3e158bece4fa3950223-46.html#unique-entry-id-46Time to finish up the frame - the two porches were raised and the last few rafters placed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-29T17:51:50-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ac7ca9b0d819f4c347c672f3515d6583-45.html#unique-entry-id-45http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ac7ca9b0d819f4c347c672f3515d6583-45.html#unique-entry-id-45Yesterday was all prep-work for today. The ceiling decking arrived along with the crane.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-25T17:41:54-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d0b2cdfee8ab2ccbf77d7141ab4176bf-44.html#unique-entry-id-44http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d0b2cdfee8ab2ccbf77d7141ab4176bf-44.html#unique-entry-id-44Finish the garage roof, raise more walls]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-24T17:31:33-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/961a88616230531b3d5b37f17ab8a18c-43.html#unique-entry-id-43http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/961a88616230531b3d5b37f17ab8a18c-43.html#unique-entry-id-43More wall panels and some of the garage roof got installed today]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-23T21:32:47-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f523cbd34efeb153f9ab26a0762d88fb-42.html#unique-entry-id-42http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f523cbd34efeb153f9ab26a0762d88fb-42.html#unique-entry-id-42Lots of wall installed.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-22T22:17:22-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a5de88d340bfd441f46726f9b5a001e0-41.html#unique-entry-id-41http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a5de88d340bfd441f46726f9b5a001e0-41.html#unique-entry-id-41After several days of hardly visible preparation work, walls start to go up]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-16T20:25:56-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f7772ad1e6688491b0ddce9c02a34281-40.html#unique-entry-id-40http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/f7772ad1e6688491b0ddce9c02a34281-40.html#unique-entry-id-40Most of the remaining beams got installed today. Wow.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-15T22:03:02-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e2ae583873da7ca9183cde13e0912065-39.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e2ae583873da7ca9183cde13e0912065-39.html#unique-entry-id-39This morning (at 5:30am!!) the delivery from Insulspan turned up. Lots more timber got installed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-14T20:55:14-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/08c26faf207eee71b684dba9e23381e8-38.html#unique-entry-id-38http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/08c26faf207eee71b684dba9e23381e8-38.html#unique-entry-id-38Truck. Crane. Big hunks of wood. ]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-13T22:29:26-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ce8f7d5d9130896087777c32012bd745-37.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ce8f7d5d9130896087777c32012bd745-37.html#unique-entry-id-37The floor sheathing is finally complete]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-11T22:19:32-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/469af05fe4fc4826489b682b5bb8bcff-36.html#unique-entry-id-36http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/469af05fe4fc4826489b682b5bb8bcff-36.html#unique-entry-id-36Now that the floor structure is done it’s time to complete the backfilling]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-09T17:50:39-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/27296c6ff2b3817f7dbc5ab617b6ab82-35.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/27296c6ff2b3817f7dbc5ab617b6ab82-35.html#unique-entry-id-35Rain. Fortunately I had tarped up the floor last night but even so things were a bit wet.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-08T17:42:15-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/5a4ff576a5c86d992611838dc1a1ba9b-34.html#unique-entry-id-34http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/5a4ff576a5c86d992611838dc1a1ba9b-34.html#unique-entry-id-34Main house floor completed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-07T17:31:19-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/561a5891195a55d2025ede7afa1aa070-33.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/561a5891195a55d2025ede7afa1aa070-33.html#unique-entry-id-33Main house subfloor installation started at last]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-05T21:32:47-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/35334ac11fecbbd534b79bc11dbc693d-32.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/35334ac11fecbbd534b79bc11dbc693d-32.html#unique-entry-id-32It took more work than expected but the floor trusses are at last in place]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-03T22:14:05-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/50447a2f39f9cde2f445cb46535642a9-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/50447a2f39f9cde2f445cb46535642a9-31.html#unique-entry-id-31There were enough breaks in the rain today that the rest of the floor ledgers were installed, yippee!]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-06-01T21:17:08-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4a8b5b71632f3745e404dd51166c563c-30.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4a8b5b71632f3745e404dd51166c563c-30.html#unique-entry-id-30In between rain, rain and patches of rain, some of the floor structure was installed]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-28T22:06:23-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e74a12292bc79988f607fb6dfd4a9a77-29.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/e74a12292bc79988f607fb6dfd4a9a77-29.html#unique-entry-id-29The first timbers were installed today]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-24T18:12:37-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/57ec556a3232d528ee30bb01811bbd7c-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/57ec556a3232d528ee30bb01811bbd7c-28.html#unique-entry-id-28Trusses finally arrive, dimple membrane gets tidied up, a wall is built]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-20T22:19:58-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/607d7d11580b9045e5607d1eaad85d72-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/607d7d11580b9045e5607d1eaad85d72-27.html#unique-entry-id-27The perimeter drains go in, dimple sheet goes up and diggers dig to fill the hole they dug just 3 weeks ago.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-18T22:16:21-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a27aa7ec6b7e8bad40cca77b378de7c9-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a27aa7ec6b7e8bad40cca77b378de7c9-26.html#unique-entry-id-26We pulled the forms from the concrete and they look good]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-17T21:52:48-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ea89bf9ce0d1c7fadde6baa7a806c350-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/ea89bf9ce0d1c7fadde6baa7a806c350-25.html#unique-entry-id-25Concrete arrived and was poured into the footings]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-16T21:57:47-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8d97a450a731b708a9575d35b6725693-24.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/8d97a450a731b708a9575d35b6725693-24.html#unique-entry-id-24Another week goes by with a lot of barely visible changes.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-10T21:51:20-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6b77b618ec158778b51733a193ed0a83-23.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6b77b618ec158778b51733a193ed0a83-23.html#unique-entry-id-23Five days of dashing around and achieving very little visible results]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-05T22:05:40-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fdbf2fbbcac98ac216386bfac261cce4-22.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fdbf2fbbcac98ac216386bfac261cce4-22.html#unique-entry-id-22Mudsills. Enough already.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-05-04T21:47:18-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d8d7554522f03567bb3dc8d5b1c55e8d-21.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d8d7554522f03567bb3dc8d5b1c55e8d-21.html#unique-entry-id-21Dang. Remember how the chemicals used for making pressure treated lumber changed a while back? The new ones aren’t at all friendly to simple zinc plated fasteners… ]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-28T21:11:10-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a7c8bd314a08f85cbf7a5ae772d8ca9b-20.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/a7c8bd314a08f85cbf7a5ae772d8ca9b-20.html#unique-entry-id-20After a few days to left the concrete harden it’s time to add mudsills.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-22T20:40:18-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fdae02b96a7d13b7a2c783112c8b8e47-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/fdae02b96a7d13b7a2c783112c8b8e47-19.html#unique-entry-id-19Today was the Big Pour. We spent the afternoon pumping ‘crete like it was going out of fashion and barely spilt a drop]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-21T20:46:36-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9b25b8b7e2b50f70494fe0370aecec2f-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/9b25b8b7e2b50f70494fe0370aecec2f-18.html#unique-entry-id-18Not a lot visibly changed today, it was all small details needing checking and tidying.
]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-20T20:43:00-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4b95f6da1ebbf3fe8717c7a327a1d1ee-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4b95f6da1ebbf3fe8717c7a327a1d1ee-17.html#unique-entry-id-17The final dozen or so ICF blocks went in today, along with a bunch of rebar and braces for the window frames, assorted internal bracing for the pour, and lots of last minute doodads.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-19T20:36:00-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/61d553a1e6bea71e408d26d78a814203-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/61d553a1e6bea71e408d26d78a814203-16.html#unique-entry-id-16More ICF blocks appear]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-16T21:27:59-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/232d8668a2b48f67703f0780b8f5b92c-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/232d8668a2b48f67703f0780b8f5b92c-15.html#unique-entry-id-15Lots of blocks have been piled up over the last couple of days, just a few left to go]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-14T21:36:50-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/75e0306806932adf2a71a8822a66cb1d-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/75e0306806932adf2a71a8822a66cb1d-14.html#unique-entry-id-14First ICF blocks placed today]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-12T21:37:33-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d25b637d36bdb9fe72746fdde612603b-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d25b637d36bdb9fe72746fdde612603b-13.html#unique-entry-id-13Concrete poured like rain. Forms filled.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-09T19:49:11-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/068fdef6d19ac71836c5808fd4c9115c-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/068fdef6d19ac71836c5808fd4c9115c-12.html#unique-entry-id-12Another couple of days work has given us complete footing forms]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-06T16:29:31-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/df46dfd19f618f37413090deb7f775fd-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/df46dfd19f618f37413090deb7f775fd-11.html#unique-entry-id-11Most of the main house footings are already in place]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-05T21:38:53-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d69dea482bc8abdfa3c7d9845cf16003-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/d69dea482bc8abdfa3c7d9845cf16003-10.html#unique-entry-id-10As hoped, Monday saw the start of work on the foundation footings.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-04-01T20:36:35-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/bcecf83f320c16c8ecbd8b31cc802a75-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/bcecf83f320c16c8ecbd8b31cc802a75-9.html#unique-entry-id-9... well, to the power pole anyway]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-03-30T19:26:25-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/5a387ea50d47fcfc3f77f16c0d658eb3-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/5a387ea50d47fcfc3f77f16c0d658eb3-8.html#unique-entry-id-8Island TimberFrame are cutting wood. Beams and rafters and posts, oh my.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-03-28T16:55:01-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/b7031c5bee19d5e10c104371c13aaf06-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/b7031c5bee19d5e10c104371c13aaf06-7.html#unique-entry-id-7Last shovelfuls of shovel-able stuff shovelled. Utility of triangles demonstrated again.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-03-27T21:35:27-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/aaa70aa9448ca1160095487354404ade-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/aaa70aa9448ca1160095487354404ade-6.html#unique-entry-id-6Today we saw a lot more soil moved out of the hole and the power pole was repaired]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-03-26T18:01:27-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6ee4688eb38e9684f73b4f4cecf9975c-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/6ee4688eb38e9684f73b4f4cecf9975c-5.html#unique-entry-id-5Excavators run wild! Screaming crowds scatter in fear as Digzilla attacks!]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-03-25T17:59:17-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4713044966713a398232700b73306e7f-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/4713044966713a398232700b73306e7f-4.html#unique-entry-id-4Big news today - the excavator was in action, clearing some more space]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-03-17T10:38:09-07:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/69de3ed9d06e395c0511a3160e06b13a-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/69de3ed9d06e395c0511a3160e06b13a-3.html#unique-entry-id-3Yesterday (OK, I’m late posting this - we had an 8 hr power outage last night) we marked out the extent of the hole to be dug.]]>tim@rowledge.orgHome2010-03-10T18:02:37-08:00http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/35195b65156ad6b16738831bdcc35821-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.rowledge.org/tim/building/building/blog_files/35195b65156ad6b16738831bdcc35821-1.html#unique-entry-id-1This morning saw the first digging take place. Not a lot, just enough to clear a surface for marking out the main excavation work.]]>