20x36 One-story w/addition

[PEG688]

Tracks over all looks good , BUT I don't see any bracing in those photos, Generally some  wall bracing  to prevent blow overs , and to pull the walls straight between corners is a SOP, have you plumbed and lined yet? If not you should before you start on that roof framing, even in summer I always have a few wall braces on in case any wind come up, passing storms , depends on where you live as to specifically what type summer storm might pop up on ya.

A few braces is way easier than repairing wind damage , that Oz. of prevention thing!    

[deertracks]

PEG...
These pics were taken before they braced.
But, thanks for the tip.

[deertracks]

More progress, finally we are almost weatherproof!

Here's the pics....
https://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x68/mathenaacres/?start=all

Also, septic was installed today.

[glenn kangiser]

That's really looking great, deertracks.

[deertracks]

Thanks Glenn...
Lots of hard work by my hubby and his brother.

[deertracks]

We have rough electrical and plumbing done and will call for inspections this week.
I will be posting more (snow) photos on our photobucket account and will post the link.

[glenn kangiser]

We'll be watching.

[deertracks]

Not much change to show with these new pics but everything has a good coating of snow.
There are other photos that I failed to post as they were "old fashioned... non-digital" prints.
One of them is of the front door. That makes it seem like it will be a home some day!!

Hoping for plumbing and electrical inspections this week.... will post the outcome.
As soon as it warms up enough to caulk the siding will go on... we are planning to use Certainteed cementfiber shingle lap. Anyone out there with info on that particular product?

https://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x68/mathenaacres/?albumview=slideshow&mediafilter=slideshows

[MountainDon]

... we are planning to use Certainteed cementfiber shingle lap. Anyone out there with info on that particular product?

This stuff? I don't have any first hand experience... looks nice, though.
http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Homeowner/Homeowner/FiberCementSiding/Prodindex/WeatherBoards/

Nice slide show.

[Sassy]

Very nice!  I enjoyed the slide show 

[deertracks]

Thanks Sassy....
and Mountain Don, that is the siding we are planning to use. We have used the Hardiplank brand cementboard
on our garage and had good luck in coastal conditions but with our cabin we'd like the look of shingles.

[John Raabe]

I'll just pull down a photo so we have it here to look at:



Nice job, Deertracks  - classic proportions.

[deertracks]

Thanks John....
Just got the insulation inspection signed off today.
Sheetrocking next....The snow is melting and weather warming up a bit.

[CWhite]

Congratulations Deertracks.  I know  how  you feel. 
The windows are beautiful, and I sure do envy your beautiful location. 
Great place.
Christina

[deertracks]

Thanks for the nice comment. We are now at the point of tape and texturing the sheet rock.

[Boatz]

looks beautiful, deertracks! can't wait for new pics!

[Sassy]

Very pretty!   

[deertracks]

NEW PICS:

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=229017263/a=121023485_121023485/t_=121023485

We have a working bathroom (shower, toilet, sink.... the works)!!
All electrical and plumbing are finally finished. Current project is kitchen countertop. When that's done we will
install the kitchen sink. Flooring and trim work will be the last big projects inside.

Outside work still to be done consists of rails on the porch and deck and installing the cedar shakes on the
gable peaks. Matching cedar trim and adding vertical batts onto the already installed cement siding will finish outside projects.

Anyone have any creative ideas on how to get rid of all the talc powder dust inside? The shop vac works for a little while and then you have to clean the powder out of the filter, repeat, repeat, repeat..... still lots of fine dust inside.

[glenn kangiser]

It's looking good, deertracks.

We wet smoothed sheetrock joints some with a sponge - friend in the mobile home manf. trades told us about that.

[AAA-DAY]

Deertracks,
I love what you are doing with your place! The beams in the kitchen looks great. Are your cabinets hickory? They are wonderful. I especially love the red cabinet with iron hardware in the bathroom. Kudos to you and your husband.

About the dust, I can absoultely sympathize with you on that! My advice is to invest in new filters for your shop vac and change them often. We tried to wash out the filters, blow them off with an air compressor, and vacuum them with another shop vac, but nothing worked well after one time. Also, after vacuuming, I washed everything down, often, with damp rags.

It has been almost 2 years since we completed most of the messy interior stuff and, just recently, I finally feel there is less dust in the air and on the furniture. It seems to be about the normal amount now. So take heart, eventually you won't live in the center of a dust bowl!

Again, great job! I can't wait to see more photos on your progress.

Amy

[akemt]

That is a BIG part of why I don't want drywall in our next place --plywood is my new friend.  Luckily we don't have codes and inspections to worry about.  I still have drywall dust hounding me!

[deertracks]

Amy... Yes, those are hickory cabinets... right off the shelf at Lowes. For the price, you can't go wrong. My husband thought they were a bit fussy for a cabin but once he got them all installed I think he was sold. I have to give him the credit for the bath vanity. It was a solid wood used cabinet ($50) and he picked out the red paint for it. Gotta love those bargains along the way when you are building.

There's a little more siding work outside and then it will flooring time. That should seal up some of that nasty dust!!! It will be forever imbedded in the subflooring.

[John Raabe]

I'll add a few photos from the SnapFish gallery that deertracks has posted.





Quite a view from the deck, Eh?





Nice collar tie work!



Posting tip to others: a photo gallery at Photobucket is free and unlike Snapfish does not require viewers to become members before they see the images. Photobucket can also setup nice slideshows (Ken Burns style even  ) that are an even better way to show your project.

[deertracks]

There are now stained cedar shakes on the gable peak area. I will post more current pics in a couple weeks when I go over. The lower area will board and batten with stained cedar trim around windows. Fighting the unseasonable cool and damp weather like many others. Someday summer will come.