This last week has been mostly paperwork and footwork. On the good side, we went to the supply house to choose siding, roofing, and windows (all under budget....).
On the bad side, I received the response from the township that we needed to provide more information to the plan reviewer before they would issue our building permit. I spent one entire weekend day revising the drawings, for re-submission on Monday. I spent the other weekend day clearing debris from the hillside leading to the ravine. Someone lied to the Erie County Conservation District and told them that we were throwing trees into the ravine. LOL. The ECCD asked if I would pull the limbs and debris back from the edge.
Back to the good side. It appears that my changes to the drawings (and a suck up phone call), worked and we should begin digging the footings Tuesday or Wednesday.
Bad side again. We will be spending a bit more on framing than was expected. The builder has agreed to eat some of the cost and we'll be eating some. Not much, but every extra is just another reminder that we'll have to save somewhere else.
Ending on the good side. Happy Birthday to my little brother, little sister, and my wonderful mother. This Sunday just may be a day off from construction. We'll see.
Dave
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