Roof, Windows and Tragedy

Hi Folks, yes I know it's been a while. I've been holding off until the roof is done. We got the windows installed, I even did most of that myself. I also got a deal on two skylights, both 24x24 inches, and as I had only framed for one 24x48 skylight, I had to do some re-configuring with the roof of course. The plus is that these skylights are the venting kind so I will be able to open them in the summer to let the hot air out.

The first skylight is installed!

Another major reconfigure was the decision to build a raised platform spanning the wheel wells so that we can easily access the plumbing that runs underneath for the shower and bathroom sink. I didn't want to punch holes through the floor and it's better that the plumbing is kept inside so as to prevent freezing in the winter. Not that it gets very cold here compared to the massive snow storms already hitting the East. I feel for ya!

I also insulated and put up a vapour barrier along the back wall of the bedroom (as seen in the top background of the two photos above). I don't have any electrical going through there so it was ready to be sealed up. 

Whoo Hoo! I just got a call from the courier and the shower stall base has arrived. It is 36" x 36" vinyl base with reinforced bottom so it will be both spacious and solid. I plan to use glass tiles in shades of watery blue and green for the walls. A splurge, I know, but I love my showers!

I've also ordered a ceiling fan from Del Mar Lighting in Florida of all places. And yes, it was a good deal, even with the shipping! It's a bit smaller at 34" diameter and has a bronze finish. I also have a bronze finish on the French door lockset and plan on getting a bronze faucet for the kitchen sink (one of those nice high faucets) and much of the other lighting.

Here's a pic of the ceiling fan, nice eh?

It was while we were installing the lockset for the French doors that tragedy struck. Little Doudou, my little Bichon building companion, was accidentally run over. She was lying nonchalantly under the trailer but must have moved to the front of a friend's truck parked by the house and simply was too small to be seen as he drove off. We were both devastated and miss her terribly. I found a sheltered spot by some cedar trees and buried her there so she will be close by.

Finally, we found a roofer who was available and was able to start the next day. Installing metal roofing is better left to the experts I say. Pretty reasonable too. It's just the now constant wet weather that slowed things down. Here is a pic of the front of the house with the roof mostly done.

There will be a window over the french doors, it's just covered up for now.

So with the roof almost done, it is now safe to work inside (read Dry) and continue with the wiring, plumbing and insulation.

As a final footnote, here's my new buddy, he will be joining us this weekend I hope. Still debating over his name but now Radar is the new fav!