CAR BARN- T-1 COMPLETED

The T-1 and Hardi-board have been completed on Philip's car barn. The insulation to keep him and the Morgans, especially, is installed. However we had a new inspector for the insulation, and he failed the inspection because once the wall board is installed, he thinks he can't finalize the little things that he indicates need fixing; the way the bathroom receptacle is grounded- if done his way, it will invalidate the warranty on the receptacle; a cut off switch outside for the electricity- the electricity comes from the house, so if the fireman turns off the cut off switch at the garage, it will still be a live wire; the porch isn't built so he can't see how it is connected to the building.

Hence, no wallboard is being installed Monday, as the contractor needs to get the change for the deck engineered, which will take some time.  We requested a walkway deck from the side deck (to be on the left) to the driveway so we don't have to go up and down stairs to Phil's work room. Alas we are getting older and any opportunity to not fall is critical to us. 

Tomorrow we go to Lowe's to select doors, hardware, carpet, etc.

LOWER CAR BARN

UPPER CAR BARN

PHIL AND HIS UPPER CAR BARN

UPPER LONG BAY

UPPER SHORT BAY

LOWER BAYS FOR A "LIFT"

Inspections Passed

After waiting for 2 weeks while the Tuolumne County Inspectors were on furlough, a different inspector came today to check that the nails were 6 inches apart on the edges and 12 inches in-between on the T1 siding. This inspection had to be completed before insulation could be added to the exterior walls. Craig and Tom had finished all the carpentry work that could be done, including decreasing the height of the stairs from an 8" rise to 7 3/4". This was accomplished by thinner steps and putting them at a slight angle with a shim. Having the stairs sloping down is within code, while 8 inches isn't. Go figure. It used to be up to a 9 inch rise.
The electrician came and completed his work and the plumber also did his work. Naturally, there were additional "work orders" for all the items that weren't included in the original contract. This items are adding up rapidly.
This afternoon the inspector completed his work and we PASSED. Only one action item for the plumber. So tomorrow the insulation installation begins.
Sister and I are heading out tomorrow  to see the American movie version of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, We saw the Swedish subtitled one on Christmas eve.
No pictures for now.