We had really good weather for the first two weeks since we arrived. The last couple of days it has started to cool off and we've had some rain and wind. Our main focus right now is to get the utilities hooked up and to get the house weather tight. This past week we installed 6 dual pane windows with a few left to do. We have also been working on the electric. Most of the wiring had to be replaced.
The two new windows in the dining room. We also put two in the living room and two more in Jeremy's bedroom. The replacement windows fit right into the old openings, with minimal shims. Of course nothing is really square in a house this old. We had to special order one of the windows as the local home improvement store didn't have all we needed. The trips to the store are an exercise in patience. They are extremely over shopped and understaffed.
Another thing we've been working on is washing the windows, doors and wood trim that was removed during the demolition so it can be used again. It's easy to see the flood water line on the front door. All the woodwork will need to be re-finished, but since it is hard wood it held up well.
The new basement wall with the concrete curing.
The west wall of the basement had to have some vertical I-beams put in place to reinforce it.
The other main accomplishment this week was the inspection for the rough wiring. Today Larry and Jeremy worked on installing some switches and outlets. Wednesday the electrical contractor will come to install the new panel box with new breakers and get it all hooked up. Claudia worked in the back yard cleaning the heater ducts with the power washer.
