I hate to wish for dry weather but it is a bit frustrating that we are looking at 4+ inches of rain over the next few days. Hopefully it will not cause any cave-ins around the hole. At a minimum, it's likely to make the site a bit messy. Oh, well....thank you Isaac!!
I am expecting the well driller either tomorrow or Friday.
Also, I need to get a port-o-potty on the job site. I suggested that we strategically place a roll of TP next to a tree but Barb thinks we should have something a bit nicer.
This morning our plans changed suddenly to include a tornado proof room in the basement. The foundation for the front stoop was originally intended to be just knee walls but since it is such a small area, it became necessary to pour the stoop foundation as 9' walls. So, we will have an area about 6' x 9' that will have a concrete ceiling (i.e. the deck of the front porch) and 9" concrete walls on 4 sides. It's actually perfect for a shelter so I guess that's what it will be. Of course, will need to add a steel door to finish it off. The alternative would be to make it a wine cellar but I couldn't afford to equip it for that purpose. Maybe we'll put just a couple of bottles there for when a storm chases us into our shelter!
You could stock some beer in that cellar too. Oak barrel stouts age well.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to get with Scott on that
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