They cut an opening and they're deconstructing the original structure. Today we should be able to get a feel for the new space inside.
This morning Louie and I talked about windows. We decided to add another window in the front right bedroom to create two matching pairs of windows on the driveway side of the house, and to move the bedroom window so the windows line up better over the existing windows. That works for me. Then there was an issue with the window in the stairwell being too big for the wall space that was planned there. Louie suggested bumping out the stairwell by 10 inches or so and adding a plant shelf, to give a wider wall area for the stairwell window. Problem solved.
There was also an issue with the way the load for the roof was carried, and Louie needed to move part of one of the bedroom walls over by 3 inches. He explained it in builder-speak which I understood most of, but I definitely understood "this will be stronger." Stronger is good, I figure.
2 comments:
The progress is amazing. Those guys are super-efficient. And how lucky you are to have someone with brains and a practical sense to modify details as needed. Some builders just go along with the original plans which may or may not be perfect. You will have a great problem-free addition. And those guys should get a medal!
Jeanette
Thanks Mrs. A! I am definitely happy that the builder is willing to make changes on the fly. Sometimes when you see it in front of you it looks different from how it looked on paper.
It's so much... bigger!
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