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New House Progress!
Posted 04-13-2008 at 07:52 AM by Gregory
Figured I'd Blog this new house I'm building for my loving family.
I dug my basement last fall but due to the weather turning cold I had to wait till spring to move forward.
I poured the footer on Friday and installed the french drain on Saturday. Tomorrow (Monday) the block layers come to start the block work. They should have all 1400 block laid this coming week. I'll be glad when the basement is done because I'm sore
from all the hand digging and the two day jackhammering I endured last week. I've been battling water running through the rock since day one. I'm tired of the mud & muck.
As soon as the block is layed I'll parge & seal it. I'll then set the steel beam and build the floor. Then the walls go up!!!!
This new house project is long over due as we are tired of this trailer house and lack of space. My kids (4) and wife certainly deserve it.
I'll update this blog maybe once a week.
I dug my basement last fall but due to the weather turning cold I had to wait till spring to move forward.
I poured the footer on Friday and installed the french drain on Saturday. Tomorrow (Monday) the block layers come to start the block work. They should have all 1400 block laid this coming week. I'll be glad when the basement is done because I'm sore
from all the hand digging and the two day jackhammering I endured last week. I've been battling water running through the rock since day one. I'm tired of the mud & muck.As soon as the block is layed I'll parge & seal it. I'll then set the steel beam and build the floor. Then the walls go up!!!!
This new house project is long over due as we are tired of this trailer house and lack of space. My kids (4) and wife certainly deserve it.
I'll update this blog maybe once a week.
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A LOT of HARD WORK but WELL WORTH THE EFFORT and Time spent on the project. Wish I were there to help you out a little Buddy.LOOKIN GOOD !
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 07:56 AM by PAPPY
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Looking good greg its great you are talented enough to do a build..me and lumber dont get along..lol..I'm more of a mechanical guy..congrats on the start..just like pappy wish I could be there to give you a hand..the manual labor I could do with some guidence..james
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 08:22 AM by liquid1
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Good start.Hope the weather holds for you.Keep the pics coming.Lot of hard work ahead of you.What's the sq ft? Goodluck.
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 09:12 AM by warsawdaddy
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The sq ft is 2100 plus the basement
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 09:24 AM by Gregory
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That should be nice when you are done..Has to be cutting into your hunting time, but it is for a good cause...Family...Wish you luck...Buster...
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 09:54 AM by Buster
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Man, that's a project.. What a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when your done..
Needed something to fill your spare time right... |
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 09:56 AM by TwoDogsBob
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Nice project you got going. I am sure the whole family is excited about the upcoming move.
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 10:54 AM by Riff
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Hey Greg, Looks much better than when Ya first started and had that big Hole in the ground. When Ya get to The Roof, I'd be Glad to come out and give Ya a hand. 35yrs Exp. Have Tools/Will Travel.
 All I ask is that Ya have some  on hand. Gotta have my Caffeene.  Hope the weather Holds fair for Ya and You and the Family are in it nice and cozy before Ya know it. The TINMN |
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 02:04 PM by The TINMAN
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Those pics give me nightmares!! Built a home with my ex. I mixed all of the mortar for the block basement. UGH!! More power to you! Hope your marriage is strong!
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Posted 04-13-2008 at 06:06 PM by cntrydncr1
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O boy,looks like you are going to have a time this spring,the way copper wiring is jumping in price keep you eyes peeled for a deal,have your kids put there paw prints in the foundation,good weather to you ....creek
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Posted 04-14-2008 at 05:52 PM by creekrat
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Hey Creek, I picked up (2) 1000ft rolls of 12/2 last year. I've also purchased about 75% of the wood and all the drywall. I'm trying not to have to borrow any money to build but may need some.
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Posted 04-15-2008 at 06:35 AM by Gregory
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Good deal ,the way prices are jumping around.working man cant get ahead of the game.My dad made us pull nails and straighten them and reuse all we could when he would start a building project.I think i bought 12 3 on this place...
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Posted 04-15-2008 at 12:30 PM by creekrat
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The Block Work is Finished!Today the mason finished the block work
Next thing I need to do is place a 5/8 steel rebar every 6' down through the block core and cement it. Then I'll set my anchor bolts and place a treated seal plate on top of the block. After that I'll run my drain lines in the floor. I then am required to get it inspected by the county before I can pour the cement floor. It's moving along nicely. I'm hoping to start framing by the second week in May!      |
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Posted 04-21-2008 at 02:34 PM by Gregory
Updated 04-21-2008 at 02:41 PM by Gregory |
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Looks like it is coming along real good...Take care...Buster...
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Posted 04-21-2008 at 03:12 PM by Buster
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LOOKS FANTASTIC GREG ! Nice block work.
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Posted 04-21-2008 at 03:39 PM by PAPPY
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I think I understand that the 2 block insets on the side walls are for a beam. What about the insets on the front and back walls?
They did nice work on the blocks. In Buffalo NY they used poured concrete for basement walls. Only place I've ever seen it done up north. |
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Posted 04-25-2008 at 09:26 AM by Steve in PR
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I use to do the pured foundations in VA in 88.
Their called pilasters Steve. They help strengthen the wall. I have a 10" steel beam that will be set in place soon. I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to set it (it's very heavy) |
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Posted 04-25-2008 at 09:14 PM by Gregory
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