We didn't spend much time at Pinon Rock this weekend as we had a commitment in Gunnison (Gunny) for Derek's College Orientation at Western State. We spent Thursday night on the way out and then for about an hour Saturday on the way home.There has been definite progress, in that most of the interior walls on both the walkout and main levels were complete, the truss' had been placed for both wing roofs and the rear of the prow section and a couple of the prow glulams were in place. A couple of items showed up that need to be changed, but nothing big. David mentioned when we talked on Saturday that he didn't get as much done this week as he had planned and with his next job scheduled to begin 7/17 it seems as if the next three weeks will be real busy.
The windows also showed up this week and were against a wall in the garage. At first it didn't seem as if we had near enough, but after counting them and realizing that the entry doors, that will be used for the dining area and MBR, will not show until this week all was fine. The frame colors turned out to be slightly darker then those shown in the Milgard documentation, but that is great because the color is more of a mocha, which will work better.
I also did some extensive consultation with our Minnesota-based protective coating specialist and we will be using Sherwin Williams paint on the exterior. I am thou torn between there Duration and Superpaint products. In checking them out on Consumer Reports they are both top of the line, but the Duration carried a lifetime guarantee and but is also the most expensive at $48/gal. It also has a lower coverage rate, so I figure we will need 10 gallons.
Derek saw the construction for the first time. The last he was at the site was when we were clearing items out to make room for the construction. As you can see from his yawn, he was pretty excited.
The framing should be completed this week. Next week will be siding and roofing. The rear (concrete) walls still need to be firred out on the walkout level, but other then that most of the interior framing is complete.
We will be there all week starting this Saturday. We plan on painting the exterior and getting ready for the ACPOA membership meeting on the 8th.
Oh ya, we also get to change out the Satellite Toilet.
3 comments:
Looks great. Maureen
Hi Pat, the framing is moving fast, it's fun to see the structure and be able to visualize the structure. That will be great that they put the windows and siding on at the same time allowing you to paint. You building will have a complete exterior shell and you can pretend it's done.
I looked at the hand held paint bucket I was describing and it was called 'HANDy Paint Pal' and I got them at Home Depot, but saw them at Sherwin Williams as well. They were the slickest deal for painting by brush. So what is the warrenty on the Duration? If it has to be repainted in 15 years, will you get the paint for free? I never looked at the warrenty's that close, I had read that hardie board would hold paint for 15 years or so, and Superpaint was rated for that period of time, and that the elements would take it's toll and it would need to be repainted by then anyways, plus I'm cheap.
So will the next set of pictures include a roof and some of the windows and siding? Will the prow be all glass?
Bill, found the paint pals at S/W when buying the paint yesterday (on sale 15% off).
The Duration Paint carries a lifetime warrenty. Which is reflected in it price.
The next pictures which won't be until after the week of July 1, should show the exterior complete with roof and siding. And if we stay focused on our job (painting) in the colors (cinnamon and essex green). The deck may not be up yet though.
We have sooooo much stuff yet to do.
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