We sent our comments back to the designer today with regards to the kitchen layout. We’re getting closer, just needs a little more tweaking.
More importantly, Framing began today!!! Julie stopped by the house on the way to her office and was a little concerned. To her it seems as if our GC was a little flustered. Maybe but everybody gets a little nervous before a big game and this part of the renovation is probably equivalent to the kickoff.
Our GC emailed to let us know the framing material will be delivered today so they can begin tomorrow – we can’t wait!!!
He also needs to know the color of the shingles that we want for the house. I’ve never really thought about it, I guess I’ve always just assumed that they were all the same charcoal color. Of course Julie already knew exactly what color she wanted for the roof. Thank you Julie!!!
They poured the foundation today and it looks great!! Max had the best time watching all of the big cement trucks as he made me stay to watch all 4 of them. Thankfully he didn’t make me sit to watch it dry. Next up, FRAMING!!!
Our GC said that we need to go by Specialty Tile to pick our selection, not sure why the change? I’m sure that they’ll have the same selection but Julie did such a good job that if they can’t fulfill it then unfortunately we might have to go against our GC’s wishes. At least it will give us the opportunity to go by and visit Builder Specialties and Fergusons to look at kitchen appliances again
A lot of rain is schedule for this week however our GC told us that they’re planning to slab plumb today (Google), inspect Tuesday, slab prep Wednesday, inspect Thursday and pour the slab on Friday. Yes!!! A schedule!!!
So Julie wanted me to meet her today at Traditions in Tile to see what she picked out. Initially I wasn’t too excited about it but I have to say that her and Heather did an excellent job!!! And… have I mentioned that she was under budget? Excellent all of the way around!!
As for the check, well our GC called this morning wanting to know when he could pick up his check. Wish that he communicated like this on a normal basis. He was at my office within an hour – still couldn’t give me an estimate on when they would pour the foundation or when framing would begin.
So we got a message this morning from our GC which was quickly followed by an email that he wanted a check for his first draw. I tried to narrow him down on a date on when the framing would begin however he stated that he had no idea. Ok, so when will they finish the foundation? Answer – “I have no idea on that either but I’ll let you know… when can I get a check”? We’ve been trying to reach you for 3 days and you call not to return our messages but to say you need money to buy materials? My answer, “tomorrow”.
Julie and I as well as the designer are getting a little closer on the kitchen layout as well as the bathroom colors. Actually I have no interest in the “color scheme” but the efficiency of the kitchen is of interest. I like efficiency and cheap while Julie likes pretty and more pretty ($$). Luckily we’ve been able to easily compromise and actually we’ve been pretty much on the same page with most things. Plus it’s been fun working and making decisions with Julie. I was totally expecting this to be the typical husband and wife battle ground area. I’m somewhat laughing thinking that maybe this is so easy because the construction part has been a migraine.
Morningside Renovation 