Weekend Warriors
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Seig said:
Thanks Mike!
Both houses
the land baron Mike. BTW: I really did like the site of the new place
Nice land, good area, rolling hills, trees, ... , .
HUZZAH! for having the house under roof! It looks like - hopefuly - maybe - the (first) end is in sight?
arnisador said:Rich, I've got some repairs I need done around here...
(We don't have to feed you, do we? It'd be cheaper to hire a carpenter!)
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Yes it would be cheaper, and be done quicker.
Tess, this is really inspiring and great to see things taking shape! I can't wait to see what happens next! LOL! And all hand-hammered - that's a helluva lot of work there! No nail guns? Will you be using them for the drywall? I have some good tips for drywall taping if you need. *wishing I could be there*
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Thanks Georgia~!!
All done with hand hammers indeed~! Seig did pull out the air nailer when he and I were under the house working on the joists Sunday.. but that's the only time it has been used *G*
I doubt we're going to use anything but regular hammers on the drywall..there's just to many people working in a contained area for it to be safe (cords, air hose, etc)..
Any tips would be great~!! Once upon a time I was a drywall sander wwwwwwwayy back when .. hated it ~!! hahaa.. but guess it gave me good experience
Wish you were here too~!!
All done with hand hammers indeed~! Seig did pull out the air nailer when he and I were under the house working on the joists Sunday.. but that's the only time it has been used *G*
I doubt we're going to use anything but regular hammers on the drywall..there's just to many people working in a contained area for it to be safe (cords, air hose, etc)..
Any tips would be great~!! Once upon a time I was a drywall sander wwwwwwwayy back when .. hated it ~!! hahaa.. but guess it gave me good experience
Wish you were here too~!!
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Hiya Lisa
Well we have 7 houses under roof, another girl and myself have been named Shingling Queens, so guess who's gotten to do all 7 roofs~!! oh well, it's a good skill to have methinks 4 are sided, and we started the drywall in ours and another, which is going very quickly, luckily we don't have to tape and mud..
the 3 in the other development are waiting on electric hookup, then we can start insulating and finish up the siding,soffits,fascia, and get them drywalled and trimmed.
We were all hoping for a December finish date, but time constraints, being most of the group can only work Sat & Sun. on it, looks more like Feb. But we're still hoping
And we lucked out by not having to build the initial 8 houses. So all's good~! I'll be sure to take the camera this weekend and get some new shots. It's tough to photograph and work at the same time *G*
Thanks for asking~!!
~Tess
Well we have 7 houses under roof, another girl and myself have been named Shingling Queens, so guess who's gotten to do all 7 roofs~!! oh well, it's a good skill to have methinks
4 are sided, and we started the drywall in ours and another, which is going very quickly, luckily we don't have to tape and mud.. the 3 in the other development are waiting on electric hookup, then we can start insulating and finish up the siding,soffits,fascia, and get them drywalled and trimmed.
We were all hoping for a December finish date, but time constraints, being most of the group can only work Sat & Sun. on it, looks more like Feb. But we're still hoping
And we lucked out by not having to build the initial 8 houses. So all's good~! I'll be sure to take the camera this weekend and get some new shots. It's tough to photograph and work at the same time *G*
Thanks for asking~!!
~Tess
I own a residential construction and real estate development company and from the pictures that you have taken it looks like you are doing a great job. I am glad that you are enjoying the process of how a home is built and can see how rewarding it feels to create a home that wil stand for generations.
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Kenpobldr said:
Thanks~!!
From the beginning out working in 0 degree weather, to the 110 heat index of the summer, the blisters and now callouses that line my hands.. I'm a totally different person. I have so much respect for the people who do this for a living. Buying a house is stressful.. but building your own and 6 others with your own hands.. totally awesome
.. this house is going to mean more to me than any other I've ever lived in~!!!
