Week 5

The work on the dormer stopped. We are waiting for the window and the roof, so they can finish the outside trim. The insulation inside will have to wait when the entire addition gets insulated before drywalling and finish it.
They are also prepping for the slabs leveling the gravel and placing wire mesh. I put slabs even in crawl spaces. It keeps it clean and dry and easier to access and service. They also began taking the brick down from the front of the master bedroom and garage to begin framing.
The roofer came by with samples and I quizzed him on the installation, materials and warranties. He came back with an acceptable bid so he is on. The only problem is this roofer will not be able to do the metal roof over the dormer even though he can install the metal roof on the low pitch in the back. Steve is searching a sheet metal installer. He says he know an Amish guy who will do it.
I finally got the HVAC contractor to come by. It looks like we will need an additional unit to heat and cool the new addition. We are looking at a few options and he is supposed to get me a propsal by next week.
Confession: Mechanical and plumbing systems are not my strongest suit and I often rely on being educated by the contractors. The problem though is that each contractor or supplier wants to sell you what they have and used to, so it takes some more research to sift throught the inforamtion. At the end of the day I have to rely on what makes sense and not just nod my head at what is offered.
See pictures http://adventures-in-remodeling.blogspot.com/p/week-5.html