Thru Day 89 - (Wednesday May 23)

Day 89 - The sample collection grows and grows and grows...(decisions, decisions, decisions...).

Day 87 - Checking recessed halogen light interferences with trusses and ductwork; obviously a bit of a revision for the electrical drawing! Thank goodness for Bluebeam software, able to create my own edits to the architectural drawing set.

Day 87 - Yes that's a chainsaw. Have encountered many surprises but perhaps the fireplace crew pulling out a chainsaw and tearing into the cladding was one of the most unexpected activities to date. Suppose that's consistent with the term "rough in."

Day 87 - Stainless steel fireplace (outdoor) ready for install. It's going to be a late dinner; crew arrived at 7:10 PM ready to work.

Day 87 - HVAC rough-in nearly complete although this duct routing isn't going to cut it. Would require a fir down lower than the door height. DUH...

Day 84 - Air handlers being installed. Note the primitive heating element for the rare record low Houston ice days when a heat pump system can't quite do the job.

Day 84 - Checking corners of the lath (wire mesh that creates a mechanical bond between the stucco mortar and the cladding) for squareness by using a level, plumb and simply eyeballing it (comparing the parallel condition of one edge in relation to the next).

Day 84 - Love to see multiple subs in motion, HVAC installer arriving as DETERING truck (construction door delivery) departs.

Day 83 - Picking up 'Supplied by Others" material at Home Depot in advance of the HVAC team.

Day 83 - A $30 temporary fence to keep everyone and everything away from the tree line. Our landscape consultant had to advise me only once that it'll cost us about $50K to replace the tree should it be damaged during construction.

Day 78 - 5.5" of open cell foam sprayed on underside of roof deck; therefore the interior is ready for HVAC & electrical rough in!!!