Rain, Rain Go Away

We have had a higher than average rainfall kind of year, with August and September bringing the effects of Hurricanes Norbert and Odile to our area.  Timing the setting of trusses was tricky trying to predict when the winds would be calm enough to lift them with the crane.

 Sean-Paul Borg and crew of Mcs Enterprises, Llc. (801)556-2687 found a window of opportunity and got all the pre-fabricated trusses into place and mostly sheeted before the wind and rain came.

 View from back of the house.  You can see the large section of the house that requires stick-framing.

 View from front of the house.  Truss caps still need to be attached and sheeted as well as the center section of stick framing.

 All the rain at least helps us see where the low points in the lot are and naturally settle soaks the excavation work.  Let's hope most of the rain clears out before Monday so the framers can get the house closed in quickly.

Next up:  HVAC and Rough Plumbing.

Excavation Done, Ready for Footings

House footprint is excavated thanks to Mike Little of Osmond Development.  We recommend Mike if you are looking for a knowledgable excavator who is easy to work with, attentive to detail, punctual and hard working, and knows how to move a water meter and pressurized irrigation line in a pinch.

That's right.

The water meter and pressurized irrigation happened to be located directly under the future driveway -- against city ordinances.  Mike knew what to do, contacted city public works, arranged for the fix, and got it done pronto.