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August 31, 2005 A Picture Update
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August 17, Set Date II
The house was bolted to the foundation two weeks ago. This was the day of the set crew's real work. The entry module almost fell on its side when it was lifted with the jacks since it is really light and it has a heavy overhang on two of its sides.
Before the modules are lowered; the entry module is on the left and the bedroom module on the right.
One of the set crew members is nailing the anchor straps to the modules with a palm nailer.
A picture for the inspector of the nailed straps.
A shot of a jack underneath the module moving it into position.
Another picture for the inspector.
Interior Progress
Here's two weeks' result of hard work. The drywall patching is complete (it took a whole week) and we're starting to get the paint and floor in place. We're starting to feel the real pain of construction. We're constantly covered with dirt and paint and we're already growing tired of the excruciating heat, allergies and black boogers! David said that if he wrote a book about our experience, he would title it Black Boogers. Anyway, it's been very laborious but we've had help from our parents and friends.
The view from our front door.
Master Bedroom. The floor, paint and lighting are in. We still have to paint the baseboards and do some more touch-ups. I still need to figure out what I should do with that white mullion strip that crosses two tan windows...
We tiled the master bathroom floor. We're tying in the plumbing now so we'll soon have one functioning bathroom.
Our son's room; the most completed room in the house.
The hallway
Hallway Bathroom. The insulation is for the hydronic floor heating system.
Open Area. It was really messy after our appliances arrived but it is cleaner now.
Music Room
Family Room
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practical matter
Sara, David,
Make sure if there are warnings for the packaging on the baseboard material, make sure you heed them. I once used baseboard material that had microfine particles that could get lodged in your lungs. So I had a filtered mask that was rated for such work.
Anyway, thanks for the wonderful update again.
Mark
Baseboards
We're using just a plain ol' baseboard from Home Depot. I think it's an 1.5" and it's nearly square on the edge. It's primed wood.
We purchased quarter rounds for baseboards before the house arrived and we were surprised to see that there was over a 1" gap at the bottom of the drywall. I think it's standard practice to leave the gap because it will be (or is supposed to be) covered with the baseboard. At first we were disappointed because we thought we didn't want any decorative trim but it turned out best because the rooms just didn't feel right until the baseboard was placed.
finishes look nice
The bathroom tile looks very nice Sara, and the flooring - Its the cork planks if I remember correctly - that just looks great. I know you guys are suffering for the work, but this is the sweat, this is where you save dollars that you otherwise would be borrowing.
Looks great
Can't wait to see the final product, I envy all your hard work. Are you going to leave the walls white or use color? How do you find the time to do all this with a child? I am a mother with a two year old and can't seem to do just the small stuff. Are you wonderwoman? I think so!!!!!
landscaping
What are your plans for landscaping? A modern house deserves a modern landscape.
Landscaping
We're planning to use native plants for landscaping and keep the paths natural by using decomposed granite. I have a friend who is a welder who will be fabricating steel "screens" covered with translucent panels to help delineate zones of the yard.
I discussed the landscaping plans in this entry if you're interested:
http://www.livemodern.com/Members/SaraSage/blog/blogentry.2005-03-02.8247869202
sorry to bother you
Hi there...everyhting looks great. I am new to this modern prefab modular thing and I was wondering what brand or company you built or used? We are trying to decide if we should go for a modular home and we are looking at the glide house. Any suggestions? Thank you
Looking Good
Things seem to be coming together for you. What are you using for the baseboards?