by Brian Kashas | Nov 23, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, CUSTOM HOMES, Project Homestead
It’s all coming together now! Since our last post in September, the siding and roofing have been installed on the outside and the finishes have begun to come into focus on the inside. Â Very exciting indeed. The gorgeous cedar channel siding fits the home...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 17, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, CUSTOM HOMES, FIELD NOTES, IDEAS, Project Homestead
Ouch, it’s been 2 months since my last update. Â Apologies for my lazy approach to blogging lately! Much has changed since the last post as the house and site have really started to take shape. Â Let me show you around! I got to raise a couple walls with my pa...
by Brian Kashas | Jul 13, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, CUSTOM HOMES, Project Homestead
Framing started about three weeks ago along with the owners, John and Julie, moving to the island permanently (although temporarily renting some digs until the house is finished). As all wise carpenters do, Les started by building the most difficult walls. Â The south...
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by Brian Kashas | Jun 11, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, CUSTOM HOMES, Project Homestead
The past week was spent getting prepared to pour the concrete floor. Â Rigid insulation was set over the compacted gravel base, then wire mesh for reinforcement and finally the in floor radiant heat pipes. After being inspected we’re ready to pour some mud! We...
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by Brian Kashas | May 22, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, CUSTOM HOMES, Project Homestead
Now the real fun begins! The first week of construction is now in the books. Â Les picked up the permit at San Juan County on Wednesday and hit the ground running. First, he staked out the foundation and footing locations for the excavator. Since the house is being...
