Day-by-Day Log of Construction:

Last updated on November 14, 2004

Date: Description: Calendar:
7-22-02 Signed contract to build and paid $1000 earnest money. 
8-24-02 Site surveyed and staked out*
8-26-02 Foundation dug and primary forms installed.  After measuring, we found the foundation to be 3' too far back.  The trenches will have to be filled-in, tamped and redug.
9-03-02 Primary forms removed and trenches back-filled.
9-10-02 New foundation dug.
9-14-02 Primary forms re-installed and additional trenching done for plumbing.
9-17-02 PVC sewer lines installed
9-18-02 Copper water lines installed.  Plumbing rough-in complete.
9-23-02 Plumbing buried and foundation back-filled.  Rebar installed and footings prep'd for foundation mono-pour.
9-26-02 Concrete slab poured!!!
9-27-02 Unbelievable!!!  The first floor is almost completely framed!
9-30-02 1st floor framing complete, trusses installed over 1st floor and garage.
10-1-02 2nd floor framing complete.
10-2-02 All trusses up and roof mostly complete.
10-3-02 All framing is complete and exterior door and windows are installed.
10-8-02 Heating/Cooling rough-in complete. (pix to come)
10-14-02 Electrical rough-in complete.
10-18-02 Data-Comm rough-in complete.
10-24-02 Asphalt shingle roof complete.  
10-25-02 Special AV/datacomm wiring installed.
10-31-02 External wall insulation install complete.
11-1-02 Rough grading of back yard complete and Exterior wall lathing and stucco prep started.
Sheet rock, tape and texture complete
Vinyl flooring installed
1st paint complete
Cabinets installed
Plumbing fixtures installed
12-9-02 Carpet install complete.*
12-10-02 Landscaping complete in front of house and door lock installed.  House locked for first time.
12-11-02 Fencing and gates complete.