Foundation work almost complete!

Went over to the Bedford road construction site this morning and the foundation work is almost complete.  The major concrete action is done and I believe we are waiting for inspection.  Paul Hebert (my general contractor) and I finished (I hope) the paperwork at Salem Five Bank for my construction loan.  I think things will … Continue reading “Foundation work almost complete!”

Went over to the Bedford road construction site this morning and the foundation work is almost complete.  The major concrete action is done and I believe we are waiting for inspection.  Paul Hebert (my general contractor) and I finished (I hope) the paperwork at Salem Five Bank for my construction loan.  I think things will be moving forward on that front soon as well.

A really, really professional job on the concrete from what I can see.  Very neat, smooth and square.

Panoramic (so double click on this to get the up close details) - foundation is in place and awaiting inspection. A very professional job!
Panoramic (so double click on this to get the up close details) – foundation is in place and awaiting inspection. A very professional job!
Foundation for the garage (left) aka - The Shop - and the carport on the right
Foundation for the garage (left) aka – The Shop – and the carport on the right
Forest of columns - viewed from the future front door. The house will be elevated on these columns as the hill slopes away. How high, I am not sure at this point.
Forest of columns – viewed from the future front door. The house will be elevated on these columns as the hill slopes away. How high, I am not sure at this point.
The round tubes are for bearing the weight of the house. The square concrete structure is a corner that is going to take later thrust as well as bearing weight. In the back is the foundation for the chimney stack - I am putting in a Rumford Fireplace
The round tubes are for bearing the weight of the house. The square concrete structure is a corner that is going to take later thrust as well as bearing weight. In the back is the foundation for the chimney stack – I am putting in a Rumford Fireplace
Looking down the big pile of rubble towards the driveway - my Dad in the middle distance
Looking down the big pile of rubble towards the driveway – my Dad in the middle distance
Big rocks and dirt pile - this is actually over the property line and the Kimballs have been quite gracious in allow us to store material there while construction is going on
Big rocks and dirt pile – this is actually over the property line and the Kimballs have been quite gracious in allow us to store material there while construction is going on
Looking out towards the Mill Race and outflow pond from the Old Saw Mill
Looking out towards the Mill Race and outflow pond from the Old Saw Mill