Category: Construction and Maintenance

  • Electric and Some Insulation

    Electric and Some Insulation

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    The shop is still progressing, but slowly. The roughed-in electric was mostly approved by the inspector. Now we just have to bury the feed line when the ground thaws enough to dig. The insulation contractor was here to put the liners up that hold the insulation in. We’re using blown-in cellulose. Yesterday, most of the… Continue reading

  • Shop Electric

    Shop Electric

    Jake’s been hard at work installing the electric service for the shop. There are lots of wires, outlets, and switches to be installed. We’re still waiting for the garage door to come in. Things are moving along well, though. Continue reading

  • Roof and More

    Roof and More

    The roof of the new shop is finally finished! It looks great. It took a while, given the snow and bad weather, but they got it done. With most of the main work done inside, the construction trailer was moved off the property and down to the next job. This is always a big milestone… Continue reading

  • Roof Started

    Roof Started

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    The roof got underway this past week. It started to snow again and got slippery, so the crew had to quit partway through, but we did get the north side upper sections done. All we need is two good weather days, and it’ll be finished! Continue reading

  • Siding & Trim

    Siding & Trim

    Construction continues! Batts are being added over the siding, door and window trim is being installed, and the flashing for the roof is going up. It needs to be installed before the dormer siding. The upstairs has been turned into an additional workroom, with saws and all sorts of activity. The entire building looks really… Continue reading

  • More Construction and Farm News

    More Construction and Farm News

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    Construction is proceeding at a rapid pace. The rest of the windows and doors were installed today. The stairs were also roughed in, and we can easily get up and down to appreciate the views from the second floor. I definitely prefer going up the stairs in comparison to the ladder! The siding’s been delivered,… Continue reading

  • More Tyvek and the Crew

    More Tyvek and the Crew

    Today, the crew finished the exterior framing, framed where the stairs are going to be, and put Tyvek on the west side of the building. Tomorrow, more windows will be going in, and Tyvek installation will continue. Continue reading

  • Tyvek and Windows

    Tyvek and Windows

    We made major progress today. The front porch is now covered, and the Tyvek has been started. What’s even more exciting is that the first two windows are in. Next up is framing and putting in the stairs, then the rest of the doors and windows. Continue reading

  • Shop Construction Update

    Shop Construction Update

    On Thursday, the construction crew got the back section of the shop covered. All of the plywood and underlayment were installed. Things went really fast. The back overhang into the orchard pasture is going to make a nice shelter for sheep in summer. All the doors and windows arrived on Thursday as well. They will… Continue reading

  • Dried In

    Dried In

    The construction crew worked really hard to get the new shop in the dry before the Christmas break. Not only is all the plywood done, but the underlayment is in place, too. All that’s left is the metal roof, but that can wait as long as six months if it has to. The underlayment is… Continue reading