Wrap it up

We apologize that it's taken so long to post an update. Especially to our loyal followers (or should I say follower-Terry :).  Not sure if you've noticed but we've been a little busy. Still busy picking out finishes (nothing says love like fighting over faucets). Thanks to Rona for their kick-ass sale on bamboo flooring we're the proud owners of a lot of bamboo (thank goodness it's so renewable).  Rough-ins are almost complete for the mechanical and plumbing. As you can see by the pics the exterior wrap is just about done. Huge peace of mind to get the house sealed although ironic now that we get it sealed, the never ending rain has come to a stop. And little Zara is now losing her patience saying "mommy, this house is taking too long".  Next steps to take place, exterior finishes, electrical and insulation. Will try to post soon.

What the ....?

Roof is finally up and windows are almost done. Questioning from the neighbours and the confused stares have begun. Best question of the week...."when is the roof going up?"

Room with a view

Windows are almost all in and we can really start to get a feel for the living space. Here's an idea of the  back view from our great room/kitchen/dining.

Starting to feel like home?

Framing is moving along and almost done. Just waiting on the roof to be completed. Now if only the rain would let up (like seriously, stop it) Can't wait to see it closed in, fingers crossed by next week. Currently spending all of our time shopping for the finishes. Went shopping for bathroom fixtures on the weekend and somehow ended up buying a table instead (way to keep things on track!) So much to do and so little time!

And up go the walls

We're so proud of the skilled craftsman she's becoming....

Framing is going well, first level is almost complete. No thanks to the rainiest August on record (thanks a bunch mother nature) They're set to start framing the second level this week. It's quite exciting seeing the house take shape.

A solid base

Foundation is almost done. After some setbacks due to the heaviest rain of the year (we weren't quite ready for the swimming pool just yet), we're hoping for better weather this week to keep on track. Backfill should happen in the next couple days and then we'll be set to start framing. 

Digging a hole

Now that's what you call cheap labour (it only took her 2 days!)...excavation went smoothly and is complete. The foundation work will start in the next couple days. Soon we'll have a basement.

And we're off!

Look at us closing a city road...we apologize to the residents of Queensdale. Digging started today (finally). They're hooking up to the services so the road had to be cut. Should start breaking ground on our lot shortly. Thank you Luciano!