wtnhunt Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Well, had it not been for the unusually wet summer, we were supposed to or should have had our home to the "dried in" stage about now. Had posted back in July with some pics here http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88193, and trying to keep up with the progress in a blog here http://www.realtree.com/forums/blog.php?b=288. Seems to be with our luck that the weather just is not going to cooperate. Rained here over the weekend and have had flash flooding this week, looks like we may get a break next week for 2 or 3 days, which will be just enough for things to not quite dry out. So this is where we are at now. Contractor was supposed to pour the slab earlier this week and then be started on the floor. Logs were delivered last week, which had we known about the weather we probably would have had them hold off. Mud about a foot deep around the basement walls, sides are caving in from so much rain. A lot of water inside, still some minor dirt work to do once it dries out enough. Materials all over the yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hope it gets dryer for you....Looks like it will be a beautiful home when it's finished. ...by comparison it's 100% farther along than our dream home;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I remember that stage, LOL Hang in there William. It's coming along. Got notice from my builder that the drywall will be ready for primer coat on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Get all your wood under cover. Wet wood is a tradesmans nightmare. You don't wanna PO them guys. Good progress pics. I hope things start to go your way soon weather wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 The way it looks, you will need a kiln to dry the wood out! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Wow, looks like you will have a beautiful house when it's finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hey William...it is some progress. The wood is there. It does make it frustrating to have all the materials present, and not be able to move on any of it. What job is built on time and within budget? I hope it all comes together soon for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Get all your wood under cover. Wet wood is a tradesmans nightmare. You don't wanna PO them guys. Kind of thought the same thing. Our contractor was out here yesterday morning and I asked him about the uncovered wood and he said he was not too worried about the 2x12's(floor joists) getting wet. He was a little concerned about the beams, but said they would be ok, the bundle of beams on top are not ours, so maybe our beams are not getting too wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hoping the weather gives you a break, William! Looking forward to seeing some progress on the new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Looks like it's going to be a great home when you get finished William. I hope the weather cooperates with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I sure hope it drys out for ya William so they can get to building... I bet the home is going to look awesome when it's done... Griz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 best of luck with everything william :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Kind of thought the same thing. Our contractor was out here yesterday morning and I asked him about the uncovered wood and he said he was not too worried about the 2x12's(floor joists) getting wet. He was a little concerned about the beams, but said they would be ok, the bundle of beams on top are not ours, so maybe our beams are not getting too wet. the 2 x floor joists will be just fine. they can take a lot of rain. the osb flooring is another story. keep it covered. good luck with the rain thing. hope it dries out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hope you get a break from this weather soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) Alls I was reffering to was anyone that has to push a big drill bit through wet lumber. Nails go in easy. Your contractor is most likely not doing you plumbing, electrical, or heating so what does he care. BTW those muddy paw prints on the foundation wall cracked me up! Edited September 18, 2009 by woolybear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hang in there William. I'd keep all the wood as dry as you can bud and don't worry about exterior finishing until spring or early summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good luck William and Catrina, I hope the weather breaks for you. We look forward to lots of progress pics as it goes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Alls I was reffering to was anyone that has to push a big drill bit through wet lumber. Nails go in easy. Your contractor is most likely not doing you plumbing, electrical, or heating so what does he care. BTW those muddy paw prints on the foundation wall cracked me up! Actually the contractor is going to be drilling all the exterior holes for electrical in the logs. Interior electrical and plumbing will feed through the floor from the basement into walls. Our contractor is going to help me get everything roughed in. Will be for the most part on my own with finishing out everything. the 2 x floor joists will be just fine. they can take a lot of rain. the osb flooring is another story. keep it covered. good luck with the rain thing. hope it dries out for you. No interior lumber has been delivered yet with the exception of those 4x8 loft beams in the picture Steve. We can put the subfloor and interior siding and tongue and groove flooring and ceiling boards in the garage for now. I did get back out yesterday and covered up everything I could with the vapor barrier plastic I bought for our slab. Looking like the rain is not going to end in the next week. Not sure how I am ever going to get the bottom of the basement wall cleaned out to put sealer on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hey William....Considering all the rain you've been getting lately I found you something to go on that basement wall...:clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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