Progress!

[Torvy]

We downsized the fridge since we don't have kids around much anymore. The old one was a 2 door with ice and water. Those are nice, but they break down more and I don't want unexpected expenses if I can help it.

 

[Torvy]

Some of the stone work is almost done. Just a bit to fix near the bottom of the firebox.

The same stone will be in the main house entry (outside) and the bedroom fireplace (same, but with 9' flat ceiling).

 

[Torvy]

Just noticed the pic didn't really load....

A week later and they are mostly done with the smaller bedroom stone work and started on the entry. Once that is done, they should be able to get everything else finished up.

 

[Torvy]

In theory, they will finish the entry tomorrow. Outside chance they will be done this week. I figure Monday at the earliest. (It was contracted for June, but the dates have so many loopholes).

 

[Torvy]

Electric is done as is the stone. Most of what remains is touch up. Paint, cleanup, etc. We have a few minor features that need to be installed. A 50/50 chance I could take possession this weekend.

 

[EddieWalker]

Sooooo close!!!!

 

[Torvy]

Got the other mantle installed...twice. first time was too high...about 6-8". Just have to backfill the holes now.

 

[Torvy]

Painter has to come back and finish touch ups. Still have some outstanding punch list items, but most of them are waiting on parts or in one case an injury. Nothing that is a safety or health issue. Scratches, a couple of missing cabinet features, missing mounting hardware. It's always something.

 

[EddieWalker]

Your fireplace book will have a chart showing how far above the fireplace you have to put the mantel. It also says how far out the mantel can go, depending on the height above the fireplace. What sucks, is that height is always a lot more then people want. It looks odd to have it so far up there, but it's a fire hazard if it's where most people want it.

I've had several jobs where the mantel was too low, and the wood was coming apart. In one case, she bought a concrete mantel that looked just like wood. Since it wasn't combustible, I felt comfortable mounting it where she wanted it.

Is that a real log that you are using for a mantel?

 

[Torvy]

Yes. It is black walnut.