I know I haven't posted anything in a couple of weeks, sorry. Busy.
This is the floorplan of the house we're planning to build. The garage is on the left, with entry from the left. The center area is a laundry room and walk-in pantry. The section on the right will be built from ICF (insulated concrete foam), which leaves us with 11 inch walls (2.5" foam on outside and inside with 6" of concrete in between).
The round things in between are two 8100 gallon rainwater collection tanks. I believe I explained the rainwater system in an earlier post but you can see more about the system at www.tanktown.com.
I had a hole dug yesterday to sample the soil and should get a foundation plan from the engineer next week. My brother's (Steve) wife's (Shea) Uncle Lonnie and I will dig out the foundation and lay rebar (I had 450 20' #4 (1/2") sticks delivered yesterday. I'll hire a crew for the pour and finish and should be ready to start setting the walls in a couple of weeks (I hope). The electric company will begin work in a couple of weeks as well.
Sorry, I don't know if you're interested in this or not so I think I'll go for a swim.... L8R.
It's good to see you worked out your quandry about the arrangement of the bathroom. Looks like you are on your way. Don't let Uncle Lonnie do too much hard work, especially in that heat!! You be careful too. Nice to see things are moving along and that you are pleased with the progress. How about someone wanting to pay you to work your land????????????? It would be interesting to learn how they found out about you--perhaps through the conservation program? Let me know when and if you find any new information about Rhonda being able to join you. My love to you both and to Steve, Shea, Brock and Zane--smooches to the pooches!!, Love, MOM
Hello Phil, just a short note to say a big thank you for putting the Quiet Woman House link on your site.
Just read your latest installment, getting a bit technical but interesting for those of us who dont live in "kit" houses!!
I did enjoy Jason's comments on the "squatters" tee hee.....
Read up on the beer making process few days back, wouldn't mind buying a case sometime, for medicinal purposes only you understand.
Guess Chase is growing fast, more pics soon please.
Laters.........
Paul.......