Slow Progress
Building our new house is still extremely slow and frustrating.
The framing is completed. The roof shingles are on, windows and exterior doors are installed, and the decks and railings are nearly completed. I finished the Trex decking and railings myself.
The plumber came and completed the plumbing rough-in. Three days effort.
The HVAC men came and installed the ductwork. Three-day effort.
I framed out the duct system so that the sheetrock installers could hang the drywall after insulation. It took me five days of working in 98-degree heat with 80% humidity. I worked for about 6 hours per day. I started a daybreak (6:30 AM) and stopped around noon.
The electrical rough-in should be started on Monday or Tuesday. He is starting a week late due to the heat.
It has been sweltering. I'm not used to the heat and humidity.
Working with this contractor ( my third contractor) is still very frustrating. I ask for updates and a schedule every week. Most times all I get are some vague answers. I never know what exactly is next or how much things will cost. Hopefully, things will get better.
If things do not get better, I'll find someone new to help me and I'll do more of the work myself.
To this point, I'm convinced I did a much better job as my own general contractor on my last home in Woodland Park. It was certainly less stressful. I'll probably take over managing the final phases of construction when I feel I can handle it.
Just a note on my health; I'm slowly getting better. I'm still not strong. My knees and legs get weak quickly. I'm still having issues lifting. My right hand still trembles when I'm stressed or overly tired.
I'm improving.
I'll keep you posted on the progress.
No new pictures this week.
