Kitchen Plans

Working around a small kitchen space is a challenge, these are some of the ideas.

Energy Audit Report

For interest sake I thought I would post a portion of the energy audit, the full recommendations etc. is too much to post, but this gives the general idea. This is not letting me move the images around and I am not re-uploading, take it as it is :)

Ready For Framing

Well, today's visit found framed windows, the windows being removed are covered with plywood and the floor is poured on the foundation.... looks like they will be framing the addition any day.

Prepping For Spray Foam

Well, the addition foundation is almost complete, the new sump hole is ready, gravel is laid and the concrete should be poured in the next day or two. We saw some window framing started and they have begun strapping the exterior walls in preparation for the spray foam.

We had a Certified Energy Audit performed in April in order to qualify for some of the government grants on home improvements. It was an interesting process and we learned quite a bit from the auditor. Specifically, that it is more efficient to insulate the outside walls rather than the inside walls of the foundation, in fact the grant will not assist with the cost of insulating the inside. This is so that the frost cannot penetrate the foundation walls, makes sense.

I will scan the results for the energy audit some time next week and post it, it is interesting how well the old house did, how it is broken down and what is covered and how much.

In The Nude

Well, the house is officially disrobed. With all of the siding and strapping stripped off it is ready for new insulation and re-facing. It is definitely getting a raired out and as Chris pointed out, the Melancthon winds should surely blow away the mouse poop. The concrete block walls are complete on the addition foundation and a doorway has been created ..... so no Pease children, there will not be a "secret" room :)

As a footnote, I took the crew some fresh baked cookies today, here's hoping it will make them take the high road on any possible short cuts ahead.

What A Difference A Day Makes

We have decided to take a daily trip to the house to document progress. The cement truck poured the footings for the addition today and they have begun to take down additional drywall upstairs in order to remove the old chimneys. Our heat source will be propane so we will only have a small vent pipe out the wall.

Catching Up

Well, I have decided to try and keep up on this blog, there are non-facebook users and facebook restrictions in workplaces so this is an opportunity to allow everyone to see the progress.

We have our permits and the builders came on site Monday July 6 and I must say, they are making quick work of this project so far. Here are a few shots of the "destruction"