After a three week delay, framing began this week on Tuesday. As of this evening, they have done the majority of the basement and most of the exterior framing for the main level. We did have a few issues because we decided to make some changes to the basement layout, but unfortunately those changes didn't make it to the framing crew and they went off the original house plans. Luckily there isn't anything major, but just a few small wall and window changes here and there.
We still don't have temporary power set up from the APCO, which is very frustrating, but apparently it is in cue to get set up. It seems like the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing there. I'm just glad the builder is able to use generators for the power tools working on the framing.
Tonight we both walked in the basement and (as you can see below) Gabe walked on the main floor as well. It's so nice to have walls that make the rooms actually feel like rooms.
Gabe was standing in our future living room and is looking towards the front of the house. That big hole in the floor is for the basement steps.
Looking at the back of the house. On the main floor the lighter areas are where future windows and doors are located.
This is the front of the house.
After several weeks of nothing we are EXTREMELY happy to see the progress on the framing. This week the crews have started their days very early and don't stop until it's dark (usually 7pm or so). Note to anyone who plans on building, keep in mind that changes to your plans can wreak havok - just expect the unexpected and (try to) go with the flow. I'm lucky that Gabe keeps me grounded and calm.
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