RobS
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Wow, that's some treehouse. I've promised a tree fort to my sons, but I'm thinking scrap wood! Very nice /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Shady Rest Progress
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The builder was able to put up the barn while it was to wet to dig /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.
He liked doing it up front also so he could store some of the materials & tools in there for his convenience. Maybe soon, I will be able to keep my things in there too /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif.
The road did come out better than I thought that we'd be able to do. After it was ALL built up with shale, it rained alot so it was able to settle & pack in quite a bit which was good. When it first rained, it was very "mushy & spongy" & I was concerned that it was not going to drain well, but once it got soaked & dried a couple of times, it is pretty firm. The rain & truck traffic have identified a low spot that I'm going to fix. I made a "dip or swail" with the box blade last night to help the water drain from this spot on down the grade. Monday I'm having a load of #2 stone brought in to help build up firm up this area. The concrete trucks for the poured walls will then come in over it to hopefully help pack that in.
He liked doing it up front also so he could store some of the materials & tools in there for his convenience. Maybe soon, I will be able to keep my things in there too /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif.
The road did come out better than I thought that we'd be able to do. After it was ALL built up with shale, it rained alot so it was able to settle & pack in quite a bit which was good. When it first rained, it was very "mushy & spongy" & I was concerned that it was not going to drain well, but once it got soaked & dried a couple of times, it is pretty firm. The rain & truck traffic have identified a low spot that I'm going to fix. I made a "dip or swail" with the box blade last night to help the water drain from this spot on down the grade. Monday I'm having a load of #2 stone brought in to help build up firm up this area. The concrete trucks for the poured walls will then come in over it to hopefully help pack that in.
Mark_in_NH
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Looks like you have a great start on a nice family homestead.
According to the dates you posted, it sounds like your making quick progress. Good Luck and keep the pics coming.
According to the dates you posted, it sounds like your making quick progress. Good Luck and keep the pics coming.
RobS
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Looking good Shade, do the forms have brick texture in them?
We've started the second floor framing (joists anyway) on ours. It was too dark by the time I got out there last night to get a photo. Maybe tonight /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
We've started the second floor framing (joists anyway) on ours. It was too dark by the time I got out there last night to get a photo. Maybe tonight /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Yes the forms have brich textrue on the inside & outside. Hopefully they will be pretty smooth without little holes caused from airpockets...
That 2nd floor being "born" would be a significant step to see... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
That 2nd floor being "born" would be a significant step to see... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
RobS
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<font color=blue>That 2nd floor being "born" would be a significant step to see</font color=blue>
It's already pretty amazing. I climbed up on top of the second floor joists last night and the view was incredible. Of course, everything is so flat around us I joked to my wife that I could see Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis from up there /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
It's already pretty amazing. I climbed up on top of the second floor joists last night and the view was incredible. Of course, everything is so flat around us I joked to my wife that I could see Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis from up there /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
MDNY
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RobS,
Can't wait to see your photo's. Still waiting for the appraiser to come back and it is getting harder to wait. But without the money I can't do much other than stare at my picture.
Can't wait to see your photo's. Still waiting for the appraiser to come back and it is getting harder to wait. But without the money I can't do much other than stare at my picture.
Inspector507
Super Member
Great progress Shade