Details
Krysta, Boss #1, Marita, Bob, and Scott (Cityscape Painting) reviewing stain samples. Marita gets focused and excited about good design decisions so meetings with her are always fun!
Bob and John working out details for the entryway panelling. I can’t express how much I appreciate these guys.
José and José spread straw in the backyard. This will keep it from getting muddy in the spring and help to protect the lake from runoff.
Pedro detailing the garage portico.
First use of the mudroom! Hooks would be helpful 🙂
Rob (and Matt behind him) lifting a 240 lb glass panel in to place. I believe it was just about 0°f when they were doing this. 
Next…
I hate noise, and the odors of meals past! So we’re installing a commercial hood (thanks Ryan and Horizon Equipment) that will be quieter and work much better exhausting odors, grease and other effluent than consumer hoods. Since it sticks out farther it has to be up high enough so that people won’t hit their head (though I’ve frequently hit my head on the shallow and loud #ventahood we currently have). We may do a bit of a side curtain on the surround to hide the industrialness of it. Or not. 🙂
Pedro putting in the columns for the front portico. BTW, it’s cold out!
The conservatory roof began getting covered in snow just as they installed the final glass panel.
Rob and Matt installing trim.
Cabinets for Spare Oom (Boss #1 office).
Bob brought pizza for everyone. Great bunch of folks from GK Millwork in this photo. Left to right: Kyle, Justin, Landon, Bob, Dan and Tim.
Dan enclosed the north end of the porch so the other Dan and Co can do the stonework on the fireplace and grill.
Lights have to be moved a bit so that they line up with the boards. This is Frosty’s last day with us as he’s moving to another job. We’ve enjoyed having you here!
Looking good! I have a few questions/comments for you:
1. Have you figured out the cause of and/or solution for the ice dams, yet? With the attention to detail that’s gone into the design and execution of this home, I can’t imagine it being a consequence of too little insulation.
2. I noticed in the close-up photo of the lower part of the three windows that the window stools are not connected to one another. Was that your intention? I ask because the stools on the bank of windows in the spare room are contiguous.
3. Is the protruding hood something that bothers you? If so, the base cabinets flanking the range could be brought forward (maybe six inches?) so that one doesn’t hit one’s head while working at the range. Of course the cabinets on the adjacent wall would need to be modified, and the countertops on the range wall made deeper to accommodate this.
4. Even though the tartan carpet didn’t work out, I think the carpet that was chosen will look fantastic. Full disclosure: I put a very similar carpet in my attic office conversion, so I may be a bit biased. 😀 Btw, who is the maker of that tartan carpet, if you don’t mind sharing?
5. The conservatory looks awesome; the glass color would not bother me one bit, probably because that’s the color of the un-tinted windows on my cars (MBs).
Looking forward to the next installment.
Sincerely,
Sam in Alabama
Thanks Sam.
– Still working on the ice dams. We know that part of the problem is that the insulation folks completely missed the space below the dormers. That might also be allowing some warm air in to the vents via the soffits but likely not nearly so much to cause what we’re seeing.
– Yes, that is intentional.
– The hood doesn’t bother me. They actually wanted it to come out 6″ more, so 36″ total, but the interior designer and my wife had heartburn over that :-). Clearance under the hood surround is 6’5″ so no head hitting problems for me. I’ve a couple of friends who will have to be careful though.
– The tartan is made in the UK. I’ll try to remember to get the name and post it.
– The tint isn’t as bad from the inside as from the outside – likely because all light is coming through so our eyes naturally adjust to what they think s/b daylight. I do wish that the correct and more clear side glass had been installed from an exterior aesthetic standpoint but for now we’re thinking we’ll live with it.