Where Did All This Come From?

The Thoughts Behind The House.

I decided to take just a moment to explain the blessings of our home.

Rachel was wanting to move close to Gary and Ruby. As she began her search, she found most senior communities in their area to be $190,00 and up. Most were running $225-$250,00. Now Rachel's home was paid for and she would receive all monies from the sale of her home. Still she was only looking to receive about half of what these other homes/condos cost because the real estate in her area was signifcantly less.

In the meantime, Gary and Ruby decided it might be the right direction to sell their homes and buy a home large enough for them and Rachel. Thus the idea, sell both home and buy one together.

As Gary, Ruby and Rachel prayed, they looked at many homes. None seem to fit their needs. Many were large enough but finding an in-law suite to suit was the problem. Finally, they spotted this plot of land. It was not for sale but they found the owner. He was willing to sell.

It seemed appropriate to buy the land and build the house to suit the specific needs of Rachel and Ruby and Gary.

During the sale, they realized the land was in the historic distric (with all it's guidelines) of this quaint little city. Thus their home would need to fit in with the historic perservation. Consequently, we have the wonderfully, new, historic home fashioned with in-law quarters, that you see on this blog.

The in-law suite is the entire left side of the bottom floor. The house will be 3300 square feet and the plan was one we drew ourselves. Thank you for sharing in our prayers and progress.

Week Four of Framing

At The End Of Week Four...

The roof is completely framed and has sheathing and felt.

As you can tell they have begun sheathing the walls of the house, as well.

The roof, which we held off on till approval from the Historical Society, is being and was completely finished by the end of week four.

Yah...We Have Our Roof Approved

We Have A Roof...

God has answer our prayer for favor with the Historical Society, and they have approved the rear roof line. Here are some pictures of it under construction.














This is the rear left side of the house. You can see the attic space above the laundry room.















This is the rear view of the house and the roof.
















This is the rear right view of the house. The sheathed part in the rear is Rachel's bath and above that will be more attic space.
















This is the right side view of the roof. They are really coming along with the rear roof.

Gary At Work

On the Site...

This week has given Gary a great opportunity to work on the site.

This is the wood boards that go on the roof. He was showing off by carrying two sheet at a time.

While others are calling down measurements, Gary is cutting sheathing for the roof.

Just for fun, Gary incites a picture of him standing on the roof. I would be feeling sick about then.

Sheathing

This is the Beginning of Week Four of Framing...


The roof is completely framed except for the very rear section over the living room and they have begun sheathing the roof.
















Above are front views from the left and right, respectively.
Below are side views of the house from the right (bedrooms side) and left (dining/kitchen side) respectively.

We will be meeting with the Historical Society about our roof soon.

Week Three of Framing.

Day Five...The Roof.

Much of the roof is in place by the end of week three. When it is done, sheathing and felt will be next. That won't be till next week.

Pray for favor with the Historical Society. We still need part of our rear roof line to be approved.

Front right side and front view of the roof.

View of roof over the bays.

Living room ceiling and from the rear view, the top of the hip roof.

Ceiling joists and Rafters.

Joists and Rafters... the beginning of the roof.

The front of the house.

The rear left side of the house. All the ceiling joists are in.

These are views from the rear of the house. Notice the vaulted ceiling from first floor to second.

Two Stories

Day Two...Part Two.
An Exterior View of the House.













The second floor walls are finished.

Staircase and Interior Walls

Framing Week Three...
Day Two...



















We have a Staircase... Yahoo!!
















This is the interior walls for the hall bath and hall closet.

These are the two guest room's walls.

















This is Gary and Ruby's room, bath, and closet walls.

Second Floor Walls

Just In Case You Were Still Wondering...I Am Still Updating.




















The Christmas Season has set me behind, but I have some great pictures to share. No, this is not a question mark, It's a candy cane.

Day One...of Week Three.



























We have walls going up on the second floor.

Framing Week Two

At the End of week two...

We have a second floor. The decking is on all the second floor.

The window and door framing has been completed on the first floor.

In the rear of the house, on the back wall, the fireplace framing has been finished and the window framing has been altered for larger windows.

This is a side view of the living room from the laundry room. Notice the large opening for the fireplace.

This is a rear view of the hall, with hall bath in the middle. To the very right of the picture is the entrance to Rachel's room. This view is from the living room.

Still can't beat the view of that out-door plumbing. Haven't heard what you think. Should we have indoor plumbing?

Decking

The Second Floor Continued...

We have decking on the second floor.

On the right side of the house, this is Rachel's parlor and hall to her bedroom. On the second floor will be Gary and Ruby's bedroom. Below is the same rooms on the side of the house.

Below, is the rear of the house . On the right is Rachel's bathroom adjacent to her bedroom. There is only attic space above her bath, since there is a sloping roofline from the frist floor to the second floor. In the middle is the living room. One the left is the laundry/utility room with attic above it, as well.

Below, most of the decking is completed on the second floor. In the center with be a fireplace in the living room. The first floor ceiling will loft to the second floor. Straight ahead on the second floor is the hallway. There will be a banister overlooking the living room.

Joists and Beams

Framing...Day 2 of week 2.

The floor joists for the second floor are almost done.

This is the dining room and above it will be a guest room and hall bath.

This is the Kitchen and above it will be another guest room.

In the rear of the house, this is the laundry room and to the right is the part of the living room. The back wall of the living room is 12ft tall and will vault to the second floor.

This will be a 10 ft. hallway with staircase. You can we the opening and the joists for the second floor hallway.