Randomness - Past, Present, and Future!

During the last windstorm, the roof on our current house looked like it exploded shingles all over the ground.   Unfortunately, the roof is not that old!  We were really hoping to wait until spring, but that did not happen.  Again, they took advantage of the beautiful weather and started the new roof!

We now have the electrical boxes in the basement.  While none of this makes sense to me, I have picked up a touch of understanding.  I know we started off having a 200 amp service and have since moved to a 400 amp service primarily for the geothermal unit.  Again, the geothermal unit is also very much under Brian's control, but my understanding is that we were going with one size of unit, but have changed to the larger unit.  My very teensy weensy bit of knowledge I have gained from what Brian, Tracy and JR from Combs Heating and Cooling indicates that it is much better to slightly oversize a geothermal unit because if you do not, the ancillary heat (electric) will kick on too often.  If you undersize the unit, it defeats the efficiency of the geothermal unit.  While I understand the reasoning for the upgraded services, I am still dealing with the unsightly electrical boxes on the outside of the house.  However, it is on the side of the house at least.  Brian did dig the ditch for the electrical service to be connected to the house and the South Central Power Company hooked up service to the house last week.

Taping and mudding of the drywall will begin next week.  Also,  the stone is in and the mason will begin next week!  We have also selected the shakes for the gables, as well as the siding.  We will also meet with Tracy Monday to begin discussing the kitchen!

Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating/Cooling cont....

Electrical area in basement.  This is underneath the master bedroom.

Duct work and plumbing.

More duct work that fits between the ijoists.  The ceilings in the basement will still be well over 8 feet.  Therefore, with the natural light, it will not really feel like a basement once it is finished. 

Master shower which will be tiled.

This is the laundry hookups in the utility room.

Another view of the utility/laundry room.

They are framing the arches in.  This side will be stone and the gables will be shakes.  

Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating/Cooling!

The past week has been really exciting at the house.  They have roughed in the electrical, plumbing and the heating/cooling.

Here is the breakdown:

Geothermal for heating and cooling
Gas for fireplace and cooktop
Electric backup for geothermal

This is the beginning of the plumbing in the utility room.

Braeden is inside our fireplace.  We really debated on how we wanted the fireplace.  Who knew there were so many options for fireplaces.  Thank you Pinterest and Google Images for helping us to narrow down what we like!  We decided on floor to ceiling with a step back.  It will be stone with a mantle and hearth.  The part that is set back will hold Brian's new beloved TV.  My husband is a happy man!

Another view of the fireplace.  At some point, we want to have built in cabinets made that will flank each side of the fireplace and will hold all mechanicals, dvd's, etc.

View of living/family room.

This is the dining room which now shows the half walls on each side and in the middle.  Columns will adorn each half wall.  To the right of the dining room is the front door and foyer. 

A view from the living room facing the kitchen.  The first door to the right is the pantry.  The one beside it is the master bedroom.

To the right of the front door is my office.

Really??  All those wires for three switches!!

Copper water pipe

Geothermal ducts

That is a LOT of wire!  I certainly would not want to be the one to tie it into the panel!