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« on: February 01, 2018, 08:33:23 AM »
It is on a GFCI circuit and the LED fixture is approved for shower use.
That inspector you see on site has a very critical eye.
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« on: January 31, 2018, 10:11:23 PM »
The nicer weather has paid off. The green is disappearing. 
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« on: January 31, 2018, 10:08:10 PM »
Looks fantastic. What is the color in your master?
Dave, it's a Sherwin Williams color. Software SW 7074. Deep gray with a hint of blue. That shower is awesome! Love the nooks and the strip drains. On the lighting is that 110 up there? Thought it had to be low voltage? (doing mine 12v led)
JR, it is 110. No code against it in these parts. Looking GOOD! I'll honk as I drive by tomorrow night around 9pm!
Safe travels! Thanks for the update. I bet you are getting antsy......
Very! Looks great!
Curious as to what they charge for the stone work, out there. My brother is at the same stage and he's been getting quotes anywhere from 4.00sq/ft to 5.50.....but it's the smaller style "brick shaped" stone. Seems high to me.
Ken, I'm not sure what the rate is but I'll get a ballpark for you.
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« on: January 31, 2018, 11:25:31 AM »
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« on: January 31, 2018, 10:42:08 AM »
Progress has been steady but slow. We missed the memo about global warming here in Missouri and have had one of the coldest winters on record. Too many days with lows in the single digits and below zero for me to count. Between that and a very busy Wrestling schedule for my oldest, traveling every weekend to all corners of the state, I've not had much chance to do any updates. I'll split this update into interior and exterior. All the drywall and painting is done inside and they are working on hard flooring this week. Hopefully cabinets will go in next week. Great Room      Master looking into master bath  Master shower pre grout 
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« on: January 12, 2018, 09:00:23 AM »
We do a very similar thing...well when we had a house and room we did. We also include a small devotional. Good opportunity to get people to start thinking about issues, faith and Christ.
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« on: January 02, 2018, 09:35:15 AM »
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« on: December 27, 2017, 08:21:33 AM »
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« on: December 13, 2017, 11:36:24 AM »
If I had one, that is where it would go. 
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« on: December 12, 2017, 11:23:19 PM »
That is going to be great when finished. How big is the lot.
Right at an acre. I like the front stairs a whole lot. Where do you park the RV?
In or next to the unbuilt shop to the left of the driveway.
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« on: December 12, 2017, 02:10:04 PM »
There is just something about this site and unfinished green things....
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« on: December 12, 2017, 10:14:54 AM »
Exterior materials have been delayed, but progress continues. Concrete work is finished. Mudding of sheet rock should be finished today. Texture will be on by the end of the week. The pavers have been layed between the slabs. Driveway is basically finished.  Sidewalk from driveway to front porch is complete. With a ramp.    Taping and mudding in progress. These guys are amazing. 
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« on: December 12, 2017, 09:46:20 AM »
At the very least, some outlets under the eaves. Currently trying to convince my brother to do that on his new house.
We are having this done and they are switched as well. Along with LED soffit lights at each corner.
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« on: December 05, 2017, 01:32:03 PM »
The exterior walls have sprayed foam insulation.
I was there the other day when the first load of sheet rock was delivered. I was perfectly happy not having to carry it.
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« on: December 05, 2017, 12:14:47 PM »
Usually twice a day. I meet him there almost daily after they wrap up work to walk through and talk about issues. We've caught a few things, but mostly he has a plan.
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« on: December 05, 2017, 10:06:51 AM »
Here are a few more pics of progress on the house. The builder updated our completion timeline to mid to late Feb. I think maybe he's being ambitious. There is a lot of work to do. Let me know what you all think. We're getting more excited by the day. Driveway is nearing completion. Pavers will go in those gaps between the concrete pads to match the theme of the pack porch/patio.   Ceilings have been sheet rocked. Insulation should go in the attic in the next day or two. They should start on the walls today. Looking from the kitchen into the great room.  View from the front door.  View from back door.  View of the kitchen from the back door.  Work on the exterior is mixed right now. They are trying to wrap up the last of the concrete this week. Soffits, trim and stone should start going on this week as well. We've had some delays on exterior materials so it would be nice to see some action outside in the coming days.
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« on: November 22, 2017, 08:21:56 PM »
We're going from about 2700 to just over 3800. I expect that you are 100% correct on the house cleaner. My wife is shopping robot vacuums already. Luckily we only have two and a half baths to take care of.
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« on: November 22, 2017, 07:51:38 PM »
Impressive
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« on: November 22, 2017, 07:19:37 PM »
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« on: November 22, 2017, 10:02:43 AM »
Is that facial board wood or a pvc product?
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« on: November 17, 2017, 09:41:24 AM »
Good Luck! Safe travels!
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« on: November 15, 2017, 11:24:44 AM »
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« on: November 15, 2017, 08:09:39 AM »
Looking good JR. What exhaust fan did you use?
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« on: November 09, 2017, 08:13:24 AM »
Very pleased with how those walls have turned out. That entire area has a huge amount of drainage built in. I don't foresee water problems around the back of the house..
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« on: November 08, 2017, 07:11:33 PM »
Yes sir, he did.
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« on: November 08, 2017, 06:46:52 PM »
Not each room Ken. Only the kitchen, dining room, master bath, great room, and back porch. All can be controlled separately.
It's looking like February JR.
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« on: November 08, 2017, 08:56:33 AM »
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« on: October 19, 2017, 09:26:33 AM »
Don, would you give the Scag your endorsement? I'll be in the market for a new machine soon.
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« on: October 17, 2017, 11:08:45 AM »
JR I’m nervous about having my new construction open too long although it hasn’t rained much in the 5 weeks I’ve been working on it. If it were existing construction and open I’d be losing my mind. But then I don’t have Cali weather either
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I couldn't agree more. I've been a basket case waiting on our house to be all closed up. Luckily we are finally there. It's good seeing the boys up there with you JR.
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« on: October 17, 2017, 11:05:01 AM »
Don, it looks like that Scag mower has been completely destroyed by dust and dirt.
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« on: October 17, 2017, 11:03:56 AM »
Any update on what's ailing Sarge?
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« on: October 13, 2017, 01:49:07 PM »
I don't think they liked it much. Two of the workers got into an altercation and were fired on the spot. I guess the new neighbors got quite a show.
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« on: October 13, 2017, 07:23:42 AM »
Why the dropped ceiling in the shower? Won't it feel a bit claustrophobic?
The ceilings are 10' we didn't want to be cold in the shower. Due to the size most of the people we asked including the builder and plumber recommended dropping the ceiling in the shower. We picked 8'. Hopefully we don't regret it. I'm thinking it will be just fine. I've survived this long in showers 8' tall or less.
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« on: October 12, 2017, 11:36:54 PM »
Watching the progress is fun.
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« on: October 12, 2017, 10:44:43 PM »
Inside, the plumber has roughed in toilets, drains, and vents. Most of the outlet, light, and switch boxes have been installed by the electricians. We're going 100% LED. Cabinet plans and design is complete. Oh! Stairs!    And a look at the framing of the master shower. 
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« on: October 12, 2017, 10:32:06 PM »
Lots of rain over the past few weeks, but that hasn't stopped progress completely. We have a competed roof. Windows and exterior doors will all be in tomorrow.   The lower level of the tiered retaining wall is in behind the house. It is sitting on a 12"x24" footing.     There is still some work to do on the grade above the next tier of the wall. Then the footing will be poured and the second tier completed. They did a great job with the curve of the wall.
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« on: October 04, 2017, 10:25:06 AM »
Congrats Kyle! May God continue to bless you all.
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« on: September 30, 2017, 09:00:07 AM »
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« on: September 28, 2017, 12:27:57 PM »
I thought that stuff was called, "Hippy board."
In reality probably just about as "green" as a Toyota Prius.  Pay no mind the ecological havoc caused by the manufacture of all of this eco friendly horse crap.
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« on: September 23, 2017, 10:14:03 PM »
http://www.huberwood.com/zipsystem/home-zip-systemCoated OSB and special tape for all the seams. It's basically an alternative to tyvek. The tape is really heavy and rubbery stuff. The green coating is a thick almost plasticy layer. Now that I've shown my technical expertise, I can say I don't know that it's any better than tyvek or other traditional vapor barriers. Bottom line, my builder wanted to use it and I did some reading and gave him a  I know Dupont is spending a ton of money advertising against zip.
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« on: September 23, 2017, 12:07:44 PM »
You'd appreciate your builder even more if you could see my brother's framing, and the issues he's had to deal with.
Looks really good Tommy
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I know from our old house and issues we had there that I'm happy with the quality and our issues were minor. It is amazing some of the messes that get hidden behind drywall and OSB.
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« on: September 23, 2017, 12:02:18 PM »
I don't know if I like the color scheme...
I mean all that money in a house and you painted it green with black stripes????
At least put some OSB painted white, or some salvaged pallet lumber or something...
;-)
Only one like it around. We'll never forget what color it is under the stone and siding, when it does finally go up.
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« on: September 22, 2017, 11:49:13 PM »
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« on: September 21, 2017, 02:29:07 PM »
Truck wheels military green
Hmmm...
I dare you!
I double dog dare you.
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I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU!!!!! (And then, the coup de grace of all dares, the sinister triple-dog-dare)
We'll all excuse the slight breach of etiquette. Skipping the "Double Dare" and the "Triple Dare" 
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« on: September 14, 2017, 10:38:37 AM »
Keep up the good work JR. Interested in seeing this all come together.
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« on: September 11, 2017, 10:09:58 AM »
Thanks for the compliments Gents. It is hard not to get impatient, but the quality should be worth the wait.
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« on: September 09, 2017, 05:37:49 PM »
Time for an update. Lots of progress over the last couple of weeks. Roof system is nearing completion. Front and back porch roofs will go in soon. The windows and doors will go in after the roof goes on.  A huge amount of work has gone into the roof. Especially the garage. It has taken a lot of time but our builder is unwavering in his insistence on quality and has only allowed his two most trusted framers on site during the critical days of framing the roof structure.    A few extra workers were allowed on the job site to sheath the completed roof sections.  2x12s were used in all of the main roof over the garage bonus room. 
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« on: August 30, 2017, 09:33:54 AM »
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« on: August 23, 2017, 10:47:21 AM »
Not to be stopped by an eclipse or heavy rain the crew made some major progress over the last few days. The trusses make it look more like a house and add a few linear feet of lumber to the build.    Here is a look at the great room.  From atop the second floor bonus room. 
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« on: August 23, 2017, 10:18:29 AM »
Keep planting those seeds!
Prayers of peace for you Shawn as you help with God's work in Mike's life. Prayers for peace for Mike as he wrestles with the reality of a Risen Christ and what that means for him.
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