Here's a few shots from upstairs now that rough framing is completed and all the bracing has been removed. Plumbing was the last big thing. And the stairs. I think we're waiting for a few things like the sewage grinder pump, the windows and doors and the wood stove before the next phase can kick off. On the wood stove, decided to go with a Quadrafire 2100M this time. I've heard that Vermont Casting's quality has fallen off since they sold out and gone offshore.

One other cool thing -- we're going with a tankless water heater.

Next phase for me will be digging the trenches for the power, water and septic lines once all those are ready to go. Once the woodstove chimney is in and the windows and doors are installed, they can start the siding and finish the roof. The roof will be metal.
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1st official parking in the new wood shop. The Gator
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Family friend Richard in the kitchen (tending the stove ...). The bath room is on the other side of the wall from him.
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The living room.
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The bed room.
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The stairs roughed in.
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Plumbing is in.


~ John

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