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Timber framing continued.
After yesterday’s incredible day it was time to start raising the second floor. Pat recruited me to help him sheath the walkout basement. Was a great learning experience to work side by side with Pat all day. Of course it was 90 degrees and sunny all day. Not used to working in the heat anymore…
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Frame raising day 1!
Today was the day we have been waiting for. . After 16 months of planning the first parts of our timber frame would be raised today. To add to the experience I would be given the opportunity to work side by side with the crew. I was given a hard hat and some quick instructions.…
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Timber frame
We arrived today to see the final assemble of the all of the bents laid out on the first floor deck. First time we had also seen the walkout basement fully framed. Tomorrow is the big day.
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We had our first visitors today.
Captured this nice family visiting on our cameras this morning just before the crew arrived.
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We got wood
The framing of the walkout basement and first floor deck is underway. Seeing the first wood being installed is an exciting step
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First plumbing
Got our first plumbing pipes and the foundation backfilled. Can start to see what the final property layout is going to look like.
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Quick trip
Made a quick trip to see the foundation and check on progress. Got to see the finished foundation for the first time. Project got a little delayed with contractor not able to get the foundation backfilled which meant the plumber had to be postponed. All straightened out now and all part of the process. Think…
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New neighbor
Judging by the side of this foot print we have a large bear that we share our property with.
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Footings & Electric
First step of having an actual house , footings are in. Of course had to have some flash floods right before they poured the footings but great work by our excavator prevented any damage. Next step a foundation Also we are connected to the electric grid. Tested out by charging my phone and of course…
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Foundation Excavation
The final step before digging the foundation was a site meeting with the builder and the excavation contractor.We had to verify that the house fit where we wanted it in the building envelope, we had room for our driveway, and we avoided any ledge. Once everything was worked out, the builder staked the house, and…
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Timber Frame Construction 3/28/25
Today, we got the opportunity to see our timber frame being built at Winterwood’s shop. It was an amazing experience to see the pieces being fabricated that will eventually be the frame of our new home. Great to meet the crews doing the work. Impressive to see old school craftsmanship combined with 3d computer imaging…
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Meeting the right person
My first solo trip to the property involved a goal of finding someone to do the site work for us. The first person I met based off a referral ended up being a disappointment. Feeling a little frustrated itried the second person that I was referred to. I left a message for Owen. I decided…
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Perfect Timing
February 21, 2024 After a great warm sunny day of skiing at Sugarbush Allaine picks me up from the mountain with some news. After some casual conversations with a local real estate agent he sent her information about a piece of land that just went on the market by Blueberry Lake. Should we look? We…
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First trip to our land
Made our first trip to visit our property. Very unique to stand in the woods in the snow and look around and realize we own this. Also a bit daunting to figure out where do we go next and are we crazy for doing this.