Racing against the clock.

As Winter is fast approaching, we are racing against the clock to put the house up as quickly as possible.  We need to close it up so that work can be done inside the house over the Winter months.  That is our wish, but certain things just takes time.  The foundation walls are up!  We now have to wait 10 days before the framing starts because the concrete needs to settle and cure (harden).

Here is the process:



Frames for the foundation walls.



 

Here it it in action:

After the concrete is harden, they then remove the frames and put on the protective plastic around the perimeter of the basement to protect from leaks.



 The garage.



Front basement window.



On the left is the basement window looking out to the backyard and on the right is the walk up opening.



All dried up.  No more water problems!




 

Walk up opening.





Looks like the concrete people did a good job!



Speaking of a job well done, I have to comment that Scott did a good job with covering the pool.  This doesn't happen very often so this is a BIG deal!!



The pool is completely covered.





Except for the sides. 



How many mice do you think will go in here looking for shelter and then finding a big surprise?  I can't even think about that!  Ewww!!!