Tile almost done, front steps started
Ever since the poured the foundation I've been wondering (and asking) what the deal with the front steps was (they weren't there). Basically they weren't shown on the structural plans so they weren't included as part of the foundation. Of course they are part of the foundation-- they need caissons, concrete, etc. The weather has finally improved and, knowing that we really must have front steps, they got started today. I could have saved a little money and not poured them on caissons, but with thousands of dollars of stone on top of the steps I don't want to risk them settling. The total is $3400 (plus the stone will be at least that). Of course none of this was in the budget since they were ignored by all until the foundation was poured. Of well.
Custom Iron Works out of Platteville, CO came by today to give me an estimate on an automatic front gate ($5500 plus wireless controls and keypad, etc.), and railing for all the window wells and the master balcony. We need a railing on the window wells, not just a grate, because the casement windows open out and are mostly above the top of the window well. Railing will look nicer, though-- hopefully the cost isn't too bad (not budgeted for of course).
Brian's crew from Assorted Color (awesome painters- 303 249 1080) was busy finishin up the painting on the barn. They will be ready to start inside next week.
Steve Yates, the tile guy (303 478 0375) is almost finished. He has worked hard to layout all the tile precisely so there are no short cuts, etc. About 3 weeks of work, 6 days a week or so for him (he works alone). $7500 price for labor was about $3k cheaper than other bids.
Pete and Todd are busy-- the swooping entry ceiling looks awesome with v groove wood. And the ceiling in the master with the window seat is perfect. They have about 2 1/2 weeks to go on baseboard, stair railing, fireplace and beams.
Cabinets were again delayed until 3/8/07. Soapstone in the kitchen will be installed tommorow.
Custom Iron Works out of Platteville, CO came by today to give me an estimate on an automatic front gate ($5500 plus wireless controls and keypad, etc.), and railing for all the window wells and the master balcony. We need a railing on the window wells, not just a grate, because the casement windows open out and are mostly above the top of the window well. Railing will look nicer, though-- hopefully the cost isn't too bad (not budgeted for of course).
Brian's crew from Assorted Color (awesome painters- 303 249 1080) was busy finishin up the painting on the barn. They will be ready to start inside next week.
Steve Yates, the tile guy (303 478 0375) is almost finished. He has worked hard to layout all the tile precisely so there are no short cuts, etc. About 3 weeks of work, 6 days a week or so for him (he works alone). $7500 price for labor was about $3k cheaper than other bids.
Pete and Todd are busy-- the swooping entry ceiling looks awesome with v groove wood. And the ceiling in the master with the window seat is perfect. They have about 2 1/2 weeks to go on baseboard, stair railing, fireplace and beams.
Cabinets were again delayed until 3/8/07. Soapstone in the kitchen will be installed tommorow.
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