Wades Beach: Out of the Ashes

We got more pix today from Tor, our builder. Wow, you can almost smell the sawdust! I will put captions underneath each so you can tell what you are looking at...


Above: The view from the backyard. That space in the center will be the kitchen.


Above: This is in the front yard, looking at what will be the new sun room. The old house had a deck there.


Above: Also the front; the places on the right will be 2 bedrooms, same location as in the old house, with bath between them.



Above: The exposed-beam ceiling in one part of the downstairs area.


Above: from the front, where that red ladder is the front door will be nearby. A porch will wrap around the house to the back.


Above: Look at the new top floor going up! Can't wait to see it with Chrissie.

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Wow, who does not like technology. Just got some new pix in that were taken today on Shelter Island. You can see the second level is going up, as well as the interior. Note the interior beams. This is because we are going to have an exposed-beam ceiling in the majority of the first floor. The living room, sun room, and kitchen. That's why the beams are so wide and nice-looking. We learned that having an exposed-beam ceiling is actually more expensive than just having a drywall ceiling, because you need better wood. It'll be worth it. Enjoy the new pix that are showing progress on South Midway Road!

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With the nice weather out on Shelter Island, Tor and his team are making a lot of progress with the framing of the house. When we last saw a batch of photos, it was just a few walls, now it looks like they are about to start on the new second level. For the new house, which has a second floor not like the old house, we will be adding one bedroom and a bath upstairs. The views inside the house show where the kitchen and new sunroom will be located.

Our next trip out is Nov. 13, when we actually get to see the house with construction underway. That’ll be a big day.

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Wow. A big email from our architect, Rob Brown, today. He sent photos of the framing going up on the new house! Check it out!

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The house burned down in January 2008, and it took to September 2009 for the demolition to begin. On our visit last week, it was quite a shock to see the entire structure completely removed and the foundation in place. A few days ago the foundation was poured and we are now happy to report progress is visible.

The work site is a muddy mess. A massive pile of dirt from the excavation towers about 15 feet high in the front yard. Our pod was shoved to the side, the shed was emptied and moved, and a lot of shrubs and trees were cut down. It looks like a tornado just came in and swept away the old house.

At the site, in the rain, we met with Rob (architect) and Tor (contractor). We got the skinny: the septic system has to be relocated. It currently is too close to the house, and must be at least 10 feet away and buried again. Another additional expense. So that is happening this week. After that, then the frame can begin.

We are looking at March to have a house. We are hoping for that month, but we'll have to wait and see. We are not going back for three weeks or so, so the next update should be even more dramatic.

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