Friday, March 23, 2012 Rocking, Inspections, HVAC

The Framers were at the site early to fix the issues pointed out by the inspector.  There were about 6 people moving really fast and were gone before I knew it.  I had been moving water since the Masons were using that water fast.  Several big problems were pointed out by the Inspector such as the rafters were required to hit the studs on a 24 inch on center wall or be within 4 inches of the stud.  There were 10 locations that needed to be corrected.  Also, the pony walls over the Great Room were not supported from the rafter pushing the wall out of alignment.   Later in the day, Fred from Built Green Custom Homes pointed out they did not correct all the problems.

Also, when the Mason showed up he said his crew felt the work was too hard having to move the stone, sand and cement so far.  One guy, the one doing all the moving said he wasn't coming back.  I immediately attempted to get my guy, Bill Stocklin, to bring some equipment and move the stone around the house.  I never heard back from him.  Chava said he would try to get one of his friends to bring his equipment over.

Better picture of the stone being layed on the "brick ledge" on top of the moisture block.

This is the front porch by the front door.

Looking down the porch from the side showing the rubble that is being created.

The placement of the sill made out of the standing stones.

We all had to help each other.  Good group of guys.  The AirTech guy, Jeff standing behind the blue truck and joking that I just wanted to take a picture of him getting zapped.  I even went back to my house to get the jumper cables and the Mason provided his truck for the jump.

This is the completion of the rough-in installation of the Zehnder Energy Recovery Ventilation System and that is Charles sweeping up.  See the drain under the unit going into the wall which then connects to the gray water system since this is almost distilled water coming from the dehumidified air.

OK, here's my mistake.  I forgot that the exhaust and supply air for the ERV had to be in place before the wall was rocked.  Obviously, there's a rock in this opening.  Good thing the Masons were still on the job so the stone could easily be removed and fixed to seal up the hole.

Yep the other hole that isn't.

This is the double french doors on the front porch.

Now the large pipes can be placed in the holes.

Similar to a can of worms....this is a garage of worms...just the extra lengths of tubes cut off the installation

AND THE BOBCAT SHOWED UP TO MOVE THE STONE.  NOW THE MASONS WILL RETURN TOMORROW.