Even though our class was on break between quarters we were still hard at work on the house. We spent all of yesterday working on the front porch and applying the OSB to the roof. We had a nice system working, we have several on the roof, two on the ground cutting, and one person handing the material up. We are now at the point where we can get the plumber out there to rough in the lines. It wolnt be long before were installing exterior siding and roofing. I will update more pics soon.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Decking the Roof!
Even though our class was on break between quarters we were still hard at work on the house. We spent all of yesterday working on the front porch and applying the OSB to the roof. We had a nice system working, we have several on the roof, two on the ground cutting, and one person handing the material up. We are now at the point where we can get the plumber out there to rough in the lines. It wolnt be long before were installing exterior siding and roofing. I will update more pics soon.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Framing near completion!
The wall framing is almost completed! Today we received the OSB for siding and as soon as the weather clears up we will start framing the roof. Hopefully by Wednesday we will have all of the exterior and roof decking installed. Once that is completed we can start with the MEP(mechanical, electrical, and plumbing). Everyone in the class has been putting in 30 - 40 hours per week out at the site. We are starting to pick out roof shingle and exterior paint colors. Within the next week we will be working on the front and rear porch decking.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Foundation Complete
It is amazing how much progress we have made since we got the Sonotubes backfilled and the cement poured. Today we finished the joists and started putting the sub-floor down. I have been out at the site working almost every day. Not only am I trying to put 100% into this project, but I'm also planning a wedding and recently started some design work for an addition to a home here in Ruston, La. We are waiting for our permit to be approved so we can begin wall framing and then roof. By Thursday we should have our permits approved and be able to begin.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Breaking Ground!
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Fixing the model & prep. for AIA Monroe
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Permits Approved
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Now that the permit documents have been approved it seems that we will finally be getting our hands dirty. I have been working with Brandon and Dj on designs for the front and rear porch as well as a louvered shutter system that will move along tracks. There are currently two designs being worked on and we hope that the class will come to a decision by Monday. Today Jordan, Daniel, Dj, and me went to the shop to build the base that our final model will sit on. Tomorrow Jordan and me are going to Builder's Supply to place an order for the construction materials for phase one. Our class is trying to coordinate getting dirt brought to the site from one company and getting another to come out and clear and level the site at the same time. We were hoping to have that done by Monday, but after hearing an update and the meeting tonight it sounds like it could be as late as Thursday. We should have the model base completed tomorrow and then we need to use the CNC Router to create the contours for the model. I thought as we got closer to construction that things would become less hectic, but it is exactly opposite of that.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Pier and Beam Foundation
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For the past week my group and me have been working on getting the plan and section details for the pier and beam foundation together. Today Jordan and me went to the site and located where our water and sewer line would tap into the city's connection. We also went to the City of Ruston zoning office and met with Mark Joiner, who is in charge of permits. We showed him the foundation plan as well as the details for the piers and footing and said that they would work, but we need an engineer to sign off on them. Tomorrow we are submitting all of the permit set drawings for review. Once everything is checked over and we have a stamp of approval from an engineer it should only be about two to three days until the drawings are approved and the permits are issued. I'm looking forward to actually getting onto the site and working. I have also been researching possible exterior materials. There is still a huge amount of design work that needs to come together for the interior and exterior of the project to actually bring it to life. It has been an intense week and I don't see the process slowing down anytime soon. We also spoke to Mrs. Archie while at the site and showed her the floor plan and did our best to show here where exactly things would be on the site. It's great to have a client who is as excited as we are about the project.
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