This week started with a little surf fishing action on Kiawah Island and holiday getaway to Savannah, and ended with a successful rug-hunting excursion on Friday afternoon.
Our builder planned for a full work week this week to help with some needed catch-ups, but was promptly sent packing on July 4 after complaints to the homeowners association about work being done on a holiday! As we learned, that's a no-no, as is working on Sunday, or any day after 7:00 pm. I'm sure we'll appreciate such rules much more after we're finished with OUR project!
Despite a holiday-shortened work week, most of what had to get done in preparation for the next round of interior painting is done. The makeshift woodworking shop has been moved, along with most everything else that occupied space in the living areas, including cubic yards of sawdust! A new round of masking, sanding and other work is now being completed in anticipation of painting next week.
Smaller projects like the pull-down attic stairs, drywall touch-up, bathroom vanities and countertops, and installation of steps for the main staircase were also completed this week.
Outside, rough grading of the property was completed, which allowed us to obtain our final elevation certificate that will serve a number of official purposes, including documentation we'll need in order to obtain flood insurance. At the perimeter of the house, the property was graded to 8.3 feet above sea level, and the floor of the main living level sits at 18.6' above sea level; about 5-1/2 above the minimum for our flood zone, as anticipated.
As an aside, did you know that the national flood insurance program is operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? (??)
Finally this week, the oyster shell and sand mix for the unpaved portion of our driveway was placed, and the garage doors and opener systems were installed, giving this ground-level area a more finished look.
Next up in priority is the application of the second coat of interior paints, which can then be followed with installation of lighting. In turn, along with installation of the air conditioning units, this will allow for the power to be turned on, which is a prerequisite for floor installation, etc.
All in all, several weeks of work remain, inside and out. Hopefully this coming week goes smoothly so the rest can fall into place as planned. We need to assess things at week's end and see where we're at!
That's it for this week. Hope you enjoyed our update!
Ron & Bonnie
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| One of two Whiting fish caught on Sunday from the surf at Kiawah. Thank goodness for the 8000-series spinning reel loaded with 40-lb test line! |
Our builder planned for a full work week this week to help with some needed catch-ups, but was promptly sent packing on July 4 after complaints to the homeowners association about work being done on a holiday! As we learned, that's a no-no, as is working on Sunday, or any day after 7:00 pm. I'm sure we'll appreciate such rules much more after we're finished with OUR project!
Despite a holiday-shortened work week, most of what had to get done in preparation for the next round of interior painting is done. The makeshift woodworking shop has been moved, along with most everything else that occupied space in the living areas, including cubic yards of sawdust! A new round of masking, sanding and other work is now being completed in anticipation of painting next week.
Smaller projects like the pull-down attic stairs, drywall touch-up, bathroom vanities and countertops, and installation of steps for the main staircase were also completed this week.
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| Stair treads are installed, while the rest of the staircase awaits completion of painting before installation of newel posts, spindles and railing. Bookcases have been prepped for paint and installation of shelving |
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| Bathroom vanities and countertops were installed in the guest suites and now protected in preparation for finish painting of the walls and trim |
Outside, rough grading of the property was completed, which allowed us to obtain our final elevation certificate that will serve a number of official purposes, including documentation we'll need in order to obtain flood insurance. At the perimeter of the house, the property was graded to 8.3 feet above sea level, and the floor of the main living level sits at 18.6' above sea level; about 5-1/2 above the minimum for our flood zone, as anticipated.
As an aside, did you know that the national flood insurance program is operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? (??)
Finally this week, the oyster shell and sand mix for the unpaved portion of our driveway was placed, and the garage doors and opener systems were installed, giving this ground-level area a more finished look.
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| The garage is starting to look like... a garage! |
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| Oyster shell and sand mix was spread late in the week. It should lighten somewhat in color as it dries out and the finer particles filter down into the base |
Next up in priority is the application of the second coat of interior paints, which can then be followed with installation of lighting. In turn, along with installation of the air conditioning units, this will allow for the power to be turned on, which is a prerequisite for floor installation, etc.
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| Our Friday afternoon hunting excursion landed us this beautiful wool rug to anchor the main seating area in the family room. We also chose a vintage-looking rug to complement this in the adjacent keeping room (space between the family room and kitchen) |
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| This hide, atop a simple rectangular jute rug, will find itself at home in the study |
All in all, several weeks of work remain, inside and out. Hopefully this coming week goes smoothly so the rest can fall into place as planned. We need to assess things at week's end and see where we're at!
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| Low tide and the early morning sun make for a wonderful view |
That's it for this week. Hope you enjoyed our update!
Ron & Bonnie
Love the rug and the beach pic!!
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