The framing crew did a bit more framing here and there, and they installed the Tyvek housewrap over part of the wall.
Yesterday, we met with the window supplier to go over the window list to confirm it, and placed the order. They are scheduled to arrive January 23rd, so we hope to have a roof and shingles by then, so the framer can install them right in.
The framer called yesterday and wanted to know if he could uncover the concrete so he could set his walls up. He wanted to start setting up the trusses today, and he wanted to have all of the exterior walls done before then. Shawn and I were concerned about the concrete, so I asked a friend of mine who is a concrete engineer. The main concern would be to subject the concrete to a temperature shock. Since the concrete produces heat while it cures, my friend estimated that it could be up to 6oº inside the concrete, and if the framer exposed it, it could cause it to crack.
He suggested that the framer not uncover more than the 6" he needs to put the bottom plate, and to cover it back up. Keep the heater on, and we should be fine.
So that's what the framer did.
Here's a picture of the walls all framed up. If you click on it to make it bigger, you can now see the two garage doors, the two windows inside the porch area and the main entrance door. You can also see the area of the floor without sheathing where the stairs are now.Here's another picture of the garage.
And the next picture is the picture of where the main entrance door will be. The window in the background is the great room.
So here they are:
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