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A lot has happened since the last writing about the project.  The foundation and floors were completed and the framing of the garage and shop and the house has begun.

All the plumbing and propane supply lines were in place and neatly organized.

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The tubing for the closed hydronic floor heating system was installed during the pour of the floor.  The tubes could have a tendency to float a little in the concrete before it sets and since cuts were made in the floor to control expansion and contraction, Matt wanted to ensure that the system was not compromised.  He pressurized the tubing and tested it to confirm that it maintained pressure.

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Footing drains were installed.

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The foundations, septic system and water cistern were backfilled by Mike Ogle - Mogle Excavation. untitled shoot-2430

Mike lives down the street from the project and is an avid skier.  Thus the name of his business - Mogle Excavation.

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There has been a lot of rain this Spring.  

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While the rain is welcome due to the forecast of a dry hot summer, the mud is sticky, slick and hard to work in.

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We had to scramble to get the drain field for the septic system completed before a scheduled inspection, but we got it done with some time to spare.  Even though it was difficult to work on in the mud, it looked neat and orderly in the end.

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Matt and Ben keep an eye on a thunder storm on the ridge.

untitled shoot-2704 The framing seems to be going very quickly, It is thrilling to see what were once ideas and drawings taking physical shape.  This is just as I had envisioned.

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The view from the future bath room.  It is amazing to stand where the rooms are positioned and see the view framed by the windows.

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