Well, we survived the hurricane just fine. Having completed our preparations, Northampton escaped the heavy winds and rain that were forecasted. The silt sock around the street drain is back in place and construction never halted.
Henry's crew is nearly finished framing the walls, closets, windows and doors. As it turned out, there were no headers framed for the windows or doors. It is quite surprising that they held up as well as they did, literally. Henry's structural work is truly impressive and has received many complimements from other contractors. It's too bad this work will be hidden inside the walls.
The floor plan has been solidified and the 300+ sq. ft. second floor master bedroom/master bath will be really amazing if we can say so ourselves! Also, sliding glass doors will provide a back exit from the house through the family room, the kitchen will have bamboo cabintry and a beautiful south facing double casement window, and we've kept the laundry facilities out of the basement...phew! Windows have been ordered and are scheduled for installation in a few weeks. We're lining up the rough-in plumbing and heating and hot water systems now (these are critical to this home's energy efficiency). We're excited to be at this stage in construction...where our hard work starts to come together.
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