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Garage siding and drain bed
(4/23/07)
After a bit of cold weather and the removal of the seasonal load restrictions we were finally able to work on installing the drain bed for the septic system. Here you can see G.A. Hunt Excavating beginning to install the filter sand.
The second picture shows Chapman Siding installing the siding for the detached garage.
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Finish grading and exterior painting...
(4/17/07)
The grade around a home is a very important for many different reasons. It not only affects the look and feel of the exterior, but it is important in protecting the foundation from water peneteration and controlling the flow of the water on site.
A proper grade also helps to keep water from sitting on your driveway, patios, and sidewalks. Quality is in the details.
The next picture shows the painter working on the custom exterior porch posts. These posts have been designed to draw focus to the front entrance without taking away from the mature trees that have been preserved.
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Who couldn't use more storage?
(3/28/07)
In addition to an extra large two car attached garage, "The Elise" will also have a two car detached garage. This extra space will give you so many options that it is impossible to list them all. Just imagine all of the different things you can do with the extra space!
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Lights...camera...dishwasher!
(3/26/07)
After installing the hard surface flooring and finishing up the initial trim stage, the electricians and plumber have returned to install the light fixtures and dishwasher.
In the first picture, you can see them working on installing the dining room chandelier. While the plumber installs the drain lines for the dishwasher.
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Trim and cabinet installation
(2/26/07)
Tight mitres, straight lines, and a touch of artistry are all part of attractive and quality finish carpentry. Here you can see Stan Wirth working on installing the cabinets provided by McDaniels Sales Co.
Here you can also see a sample of the three piece crown for the kitchen cabinets. Extra touches like these are the difference between "better" and "best." This is just one of many details that you will be able to enjoy when you visit "The Elise."
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The importance of patience...
(2/20/07)
The photos from here until the Parade of Homes begins are going to look a little different: We've modified them so that you can see what we are doing, but the details are a little washed out. You will still be able to follow what is going on, but you'll have to wait to see the fisished product in person.
We had to be a little patient too, because it is crucial that the wood
have time to acclimatize itself to the home before it is installed, so
we had to wait for a while to install it.
Here you can the installation of the hardwood flooring. Barber's Floor's & More out of St. Johns provided this beautiful maple Somerset hardwood flooring. It has a warm glow to it that seems to draw in the sunlight and warm up the entire home.
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Adding a touch of color
(2/7/07)
After the drywall has had a chance to cure, J. Parrish Painters came in and started the process of adding a touch of color to the home. The paint will provide the base around which the home will be decorated, and will tie in all of the different aspects of the interior design from the floor covering to the window treatments.
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Siding
(2/5/07)
The cold weather has been making it difficult for Chapman Siding, Inc. to install the siding. But they continue to work hard to keep the project moving forward. Here you can see the siding as it is being installed on the South elevation. Custom made aluminum corner posts and a wraped freize board will outline an accentuate the corners and eavelines of "The Elise."
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Finish Drywall
(2/2/07)
A quality job in finishing the drywall is crucial to the final look of a home. If the joints and corners aren't properly treated, the walls an ceilings won't look quite right. Here you can see one drywaller applying the drywall compund to the ceiling while another "stomps" the ceiling to apply the texture. Later another drywaller will "knock-down" the points to acheive the final look.
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Drywall begins...
(1/26/07)
With the rough-in process completed, the drywallers came in this week. In one photo you can see the sheetrock being installed over the insulation. The next step of taping the joints and applying drywall compound ins shown in the other photo. Especially tricky is drywalling the curved header. Here you can see one of Gary Moon Drywall's best applying the cornerbead to that header.
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Rough-in week
(1/19/07)
Another busy week. The rough mechanical, rough plumbing, and rough wiring were all finalized this week. Today Gypsum Supply began installing the insulation for the walls. As with all of our homes, 'The Elise' will have high density fiberglass insulation in the walls. High density insulation has more than a third higher 'R' value than the insulation you find in standard wall insulation. Better insulation helps save money that you can use for other things.
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A Busy Day (part 1)
(1/11/07)
Today was a very busy day...The electrical poles were being set, the interior concrete poured, the septic tank was being set in place, Eaton Heating & Cooling was beginnig to work on the mechanicals, Buck from Tri-County Electric was planning his final wiring scheme, the propane tank (Provided by Schafer Petroleum & Propane) was set, and trim boards for the siding were being installed...whew. Here you can see Consumer's Energy bringing in the utility poles.
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A Busy Day (part 2)
(1/11/07)
In these photos you can see the Miller's Redi-Mix truck as they place the concrete for the basement floor through one of egress windows. You can also see Rousch Concrete Corp pulling and leveling the concrete into place.
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A Busy Day (part 3)
(1/11/07)
GA Hunt Excavating uses their mini-excavator to open up the ground for the septic tank. You can also see Jeff and Jordan from LT Schaefer installing the trim boards for the siding.
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Interior Framing
(1/10/07)
Here you can see the interior framing as viewed from the dining room. On the upper left hand corner, you can see the curved header leading to the kitchen. On the right, you can see the high ceiling in the great room.
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Roof Framing
(1/9/07)
With the walls up, the trusses are being set and roof boards installed. This specially designed roof will protect not only the interior, but the covered deck and part of the rear patio.
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Framing Begins
(1/4/07)
Here you can see the begining stages of the framing for 'The Elise.' The deck framing is an important aspect of construction because if it isn't done properly, the home will have bouncy and squeaky floors. LT Schaefer prides itself on providing a floor system that is properly designed and properly installed.
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A Good Foundation
(12/19/06)
Here is a photo of the foundation walls as it is being poured by Schneider Concrete Corp.. 'The Elise' is situated to take advantage of the natural contours of land.
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Location...Location...Location...
(12/16/06)
Welcome to the future site of 'The Elise.' LT Schaefer's 2007 GLHBA Parade of Homes (sm) entry. We will be breaking ground December 18th on this beautifully situated lot. The home will be positioned to preserve the mature trees and take advantage of the spectacular view. This home is listed by Schaefer's Realty, LLC . Visit here to watch this home as it is being built.
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