Another house build thread

[Sgt Fury]

Wow, coming along real nice Doug! Keep the pics coming, . Looking forward to following along!
Remember, you can’t have too many outside outlets! Christmas lights, outside TV’s, smoker, etc….
Accent lighting in eaves, gables and dormers give great road appeal and helps working at night on projects.
Ceiling outlets in bedrooms, bar or any room for elevated TV’s.
Think about running more 12/2 and 20 amp breakers instead of 14/2 15 amp. I’d run lighting up in rafters and have walking planks going from one end of house to the other just in case you have to go up there.
Whole house fans are nice, love ours.
Great move on your roofing material.

I mentioned this in another thread a while ago but it doesn’t hurt to mention it again….run a couple of conduits from the basement to the attic for future projects (electric, fiber optic etc). It doesn’t cost much and could save you time and money in the future.

 

[Hedgelj]

Rest of the windows came in, getting outlets figured out

 

[Bowkills]

Whats the ceiling ht in the big room? Nice views! Id be glued next to those windows and doors with binos.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Gonna be awesome

 

[giles]

Windows are a huge bonus to a house! Nice

 

[Hedgelj]

Whats the ceiling ht in the big room? Nice views! Id be glued next to those windows and doors with binos.

About 12 feet

 

[Mike]

The housewrap should go over the top window flange to shed water. There is eave protection, but is it enough?

 

[Hedgelj]

The housewrap should go over the top window flange to shed water. There is eave protection, but is it enough? View attachment 172151

Thank you
I'll mention it to the builder.

 

[giles]

What are the inspection points in your county? Beyond what Mike pointed out, I don't see any Simpson ties. What is holding that post on the porch from being knocked off?

 

[Hedgelj]

What are the inspection points in your county? Beyond what Mike pointed out, I don't see any Simpson ties. What is holding that post on the porch from being knocked off?

I'll have to check on inspection points.

There are Simpson ties in the bottom and in not sure on the top.

 

[giles]

I'll have to check on inspection points.

There are Simpson ties in the bottom and in not sure on the top.

My next question would be, is the inspector in house or 3rd party?

 

[Hedgelj]

My next question would be, is the inspector in house or 3rd party?

third party
and I'm half tempted to offer @Mike a few steaks and some honey if he'd be willing at some point to come by i know in about a 2ish hour drive for him

 

[giles]

third party
and I'm half tempted to offer @Mike a few steaks and some honey if he'd be willing at some point to come by i know in about a 2ish hour drive for him

After a $3,000 truck repair, good luck!

Awesome that it is 3rd party. Even better if you get to have a voice in who does it. Or is it county?

 

[Hedgelj]

After a $3,000 truck repair, good luck!

Awesome that it is 3rd party. Even better if you get to have a voice in who does it. Or is it county?

county

 

[Spencie]

This is a beautiful home!

 

[Hedgelj]

Trenching lines for gas and electric

 

[5Cent]

Any unexpected findings? What's the old 2" pipe laying there?

 

[Hedgelj]

@Dustinb80 that 1" gorilla tape works great for attaching tracer wire

 

[Hedgelj]

Any unexpected findings? What's the old 2" pipe laying there?

We found it

Yes there's some old 4" cast pipe from a dead dry gas line that I've now hit 6 times

 

[Floki]

Looks good. Definitely needs some Truss clips.

I would recommend having snow shields put on roof to stop snow from falling on deck,also where your outside AC unit will be.

Id run an 8 foot level across walls to check for any studs that may have a serious crown to it.(sticking out)

I would also make sure that framers put blocks in for cabinets.

Nice place by all means. Them windows cost a mint.

I hope the rest of the build goes smoothly for ya. Beautiful spot.