House building

[Clay Showalter]

Aaah shit, guess we unload it from here!

got the tractor, got it out but managed to beat up the side of my old truck

 

["J"]

got the tractor, got it out but managed to beat up the side of my old truck

Gives it character, Clay
Bet the boys got a kick outta that

 

[Clay Showalter]

Well only the youngest knows, but yea I am expecting a load of shit from the other to when they find out.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Got the rails done and picked up the chimney cap.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Got the mail expanded metal primed and painted. Now to get up on the chimney.

this back porch sunrise makes all the hard work worth while.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Inside fireplace and chimney is finished except for the mantle

 

["J"]

Whatcha got planned for that?

 

[Clay Showalter]

Whatcha got planned for that?

A hand hewn beam from the last original building on the farm, a corn crib

 

["J"]

A hand hewn beam from the last original building on the farm, a corn crib

That should make it look great!!!

 

[hickslawns]

Just beautiful

 

[Clay Showalter]

Had to rent a boom lift for the Mason to finish the backside of the chimney and to set the cap on. Been wondering how am I going to get the cap up there. My 14 year old is like dad the boom is a crane just pick it up and we can guide it on from the scaffolding. Boy done earned a steak dinner.

made a wood frame to support it and got it ready to attach to the lift.

 

[Gern186]

Looks great. Surprised you didn't mount the mantle prior to the stone going up.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Looks great. Surprised you didn't mount the mantle prior to the stone going up.

I put the mounts up, wanted to make it floating and if we ever change the mantle, won’t have to worry about the stone

 

[Wildlife]

I look forward to the final completion of your beautiful home. I congratulate your hard work and dedication in seeing it all through. Well done!

 

[Clay Showalter]

Got the cap on last night and it is truly one of the things I am the most satisfied with. It was dark when we got it done.

 

["J"]

Clay, what’d that cap weigh?

 

[Clay Showalter]

Clay, what’d that cap weigh?

About 55 pounds, only sheet metal and expanded metal. Not much to it.

 

[5Cent]

Oh yeah!! That looks great up there Clay.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Stone mason finished up the outside fireplace and chimney, except the hearth and area where steps will be

getting the dormers trimmed out

 

[Sgt Fury]

Very impressive Clay...beautiful home.