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Eschete-Dome11,32727470
YesterdayLafayette, LA

Holy-Hill-House4,93413160
YesterdayRichfield, WI

NorthPoleHome14,29827860
SundayNorth Pole, AK

TheHoskensProject41,8191153153
ThursdayDome-ville, central, FL

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...20,680422891
4/30/2012Graeagle, CA

Tanglewood42,4906962,06642
4/26/2012Colorado Springs, CO

Family-Affair1,781200
4/25/2012

30215,76821730
4/1/2012Belfair, WA

Dionnekay623100
3/29/2012Omaha, NE

SunburnStateHome487110
3/6/2012Charlotte County, FL

VICTOR-MONTANA1,031110
2/22/2012Victor, MT

Houston-720125961,009100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

Workshop7,923630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Our-simple-home4,304223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

Beaver-Creek-Ranch19,256142160
11/14/2011Santa Rosa, CA

ICF-Construction6,277500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...4,91611150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca7,452810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge2,962310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

mckernanmc5,291320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...30,152431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Jay-House3,6236180
9/26/2011Sebastopol, CA

Large-Family-Compoun...1,589200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge3,544480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...7,07234310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD2,513200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn8,7164140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York2,085200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House8,43320282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome10,27718291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture8,887562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle3,130160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin6,910392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill5,685100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home2,877100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel4,187650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG2,623200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio3,9789130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse2,954100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader4,643200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome13,35320210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet6,450780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge5,62521660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead12,071601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

sherman9,069211410
12/7/2010Downers Grove, IL

AirparkHome-Remodel19,06622460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway5,071200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...3,713110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build3,476100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...3,838800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead11,40731740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...3,962200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild4,8885110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...13,219381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs5,373300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave5,298430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl4,874900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...7,38112230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead25,97264850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan5,084100
9/2/2010

octagonaltopsider35,75510920
8/25/2010Cupertino, CA

Commons4,025200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home4,434300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...12,640311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest4,027100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project4,585400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home5,8112100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...4,162140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...11,55122100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton30,962343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence3,787100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home5,031330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...14,5812360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi4,874100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home16,67620270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...4,874130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction4,589100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...4,72621910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...5,404130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley17,46132950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...7,58419980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

OwensNewHome37,8231023810
4/17/2010Chandler, AZ

The-Season4,047130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place4,236200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home7,222400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home8,401201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris9,530110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station4,310140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project7,883390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor18,341293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines5,234200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin4,615150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House4,127100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject10,1545390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

TheBeachHouse8,13213200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home8,600970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...8,50811310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman11,0314100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm5,350130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane9,801600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome6,2681130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx41,901321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs9,306100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables11,683201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner54,9761016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa5,539200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...5,412800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse37,028891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog43,465614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings4,381100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot9,1097900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...24,933552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House4,823220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ4,678100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home18,349385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking5,6251100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette4,674200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...5,109200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...4,561110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane4,870100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse4,582110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING4,939120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure10,112320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway5,052200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome22,260261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims12,89621590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse4,443220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start6,087610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...9,60310840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg10,018360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound4,477340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home4,760200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk8,883100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame8,015110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven5,358110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding4,962110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer16,52039880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp6,262111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0813,006211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...5,671120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road6,9134100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie4,839100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA5,1211130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed6,245100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8314,672100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas25,531301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant6,309260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart4,809100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse44,944136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun12,839311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets4,937120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA8,1809160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome5,681200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas7,037260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...8,5336320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch20,037334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home5,922460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house5,182100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...7,563670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal5,502110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH8,4491090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream5,487350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind6,045470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern7,507120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House5,6863100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista5,067120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House8,347150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF5,833110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo11,144111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon6,777430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln9,04614350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld12,95014880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...6,751100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting4,939100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse9,05619380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House5,629320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla5,154240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update6,6818100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA4,937400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges6,41211130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol8,75013520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio5,544600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman5,167360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--5,324600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...8,708100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim5,689110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...6,3724140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...5,652200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie4,606100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition12,9167140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead10,52712930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...6,602110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco6,3509290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web4,771100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...6,824510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington5,010100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House5,410420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas5,147100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome31,612731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House7,508590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence5,567200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House4,984100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb12,534400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House5,032200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...13,613271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...6,668200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo21,29044830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...4,805100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House5,297100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse5,128100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia8,170900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St7,072300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-11,693310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home15,17820270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc5,536310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF8,1775150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views9,217281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project6,9578230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House4,766100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...7,007830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome4,953100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home6,673110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF6,612330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe6,1891430
1/24/2008Augusta, MI

The-Larnerd-House7,5095210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella5,441100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House9,33117510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM6,25417570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...8,792310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...5,759410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills7,956260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna4,374100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree4,488100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra6,064230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...7,744700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...8,081480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara4,080100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate5,104240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain11,67927560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant4,897210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean5,077100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa6,4388220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad5,045260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray5,813300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX6,686330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn15,913481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...8,802730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet5,031250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family5,146100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge7,5406180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure5,364100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips5,953200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm6,7455250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome13,0981750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome5,611200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet29,55325260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house6,6863400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House25,165462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox5,146100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...5,7376330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...5,575200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX8,193270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream5,586100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

Pensacola-Waterfront5,324100
7/16/2007Pensacola, FL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST11,27515320
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm5,567220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ8,93211260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home6,527310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House8,302200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter5,255200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite6,053100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...7,016600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...9,006410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...6,364240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay8,140490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress7,743540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma5,610100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens6,064300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver6,222140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...6,4996110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home5,744200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock5,613110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin5,829300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight6,392330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family6,547100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house6,549200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building5,880370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home6,488120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream7,303600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner7,45318150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy8,2374140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest25,624471480
3/23/2007Colorado Spgs, CO

PolkCityProject9,3037110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam6,431200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll5,868100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower11,146241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa6,606200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER6,066120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome6,2764140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love7,187110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Rockport-TX6,313100
3/10/2007Rockport, TX

Forrest-Towne6,142220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True5,611100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...5,556100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog6,284100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse7,500300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-6,620100
2/21/2007north plains, OR

BuzzardsNest8,463310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome7,071200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle6,337100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel6,190100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20076,732100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode7,548200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona8,242250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland646,815300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...9,3701020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome12,69611640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade6,727110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...6,123120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud6,358100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...7,280100
11/25/2006uniontown, OH

FettConstruction7,344460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home7,549100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain10,12414590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...7,364100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven6,762100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus6,678100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition9,692100
10/13/2006Chuluota, FL

bigal7,602100
9/30/2006Whittier, CA

Stella-Maris-II7,372100
9/11/2006Orlando, FL

Lake-House8,790100
9/6/2006Kansas City, MO

My-First-House20,436100
9/5/2006APO, AE

Angie-Mossy-Oak-Acre...9,866740
8/15/2006Lake Helen, FL

Peaceful-Valley-in-M...7,344100
7/23/2006Republic, MO

Lake-Wales-Fl7,192100
7/17/2006West Palm Beach, FL

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Preparing for the shell panels

Posted to Tampa-Bay by Joe in Ruskin, FL on 6/10/2007

Well, out of frustration, I managed to force the concrete issue to a point where the shell can be started.  We still do not have the back portion of the slab which will be under the sun room, nor footers for the spiral staircase or landing.  But, the columns, lintels, and main slab are complete now and Marquis Construction has started prepping the lintels for the attachment of the 25-ft. posts.  I am really not sure who is more relieved to have the concrete company I hired out of the way, me or Marquis.

I do have to say that the slab, which will be for parking and storage under the house is relatively flat.  There are just a couple of areas that are a little low, as evidenced by the pic showing a nominal amount of water puddling after a heavy rain.

With a little luck, I will have pics of the posts, roof beams, and panels going up during the next week.

Chris was kind enough to take me up about 25 ft. on one of the scissor lifts so I could get a little idea of what kind of a view we will have once the roof deck is complete.  When complete. the actual rooftop deck will have us another 7 ft. up from the pics shown here.  Also, on the way up, I snapped a quick pic of Kevin with Marquis drilling a hole in the lintel for one of the bolts to be set that will hold one of the posts.

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Timber pilings

Posted to Tampa-Bay by Joe in Ruskin, FL on 5/12/2007

Talk about tight quarters getting the equipment in at the property! Additional challenges for entering the property are the overhead electrical lines at the street and the low-pressure sewer tank system remaining from the old structure, which will be reconnected to save about $20,000. That tank left a space that was about 11 feet wide to maneuver through.

Then the space gets tighter as the (23) timber piles arrive. Oh, did I mention they are each 45 feet long?

Finally, the pilings are in and cut to a level slightly above-grade as a temporary measure to allow the crane to move around.

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Frustration with concrete

Posted to Tampa-Bay by Joe in Ruskin, FL on 5/11/2007

OK, it has been awhile since I have posted. Mostly out of frustration for a variety of reasons, but primarily with the concrete workers.

The 23 pilings went in and bottomed out for the most part around 35 to 37 feet, nearly 10 feet shorter than was determined by the soil testing company. I must say that the piling company was timely and really worked at getting the job done at what I considered a very fair price - thanks to Doug Speeler for that.

I then signed with a concrete company to form and pour the grade beams, pile caps, 23 columns, lintels, and the slab on March 8. Without my knowledge, they subcontracted the job out to an Orlando-based company who told me the whole thing would be completed in about one to two weeks at the most.

Digging for the grade beams and pile caps was being done manually and took forever. Then the real fun began. To say the crew didn't have a clue is, in my opinion, a real understatement. They finally put the steel in for the first time a couple of weeks after starting the job. Then the steel came out - they had not cut the pilings correctly. After cutting the pilings to the correct height, the steel went back in. I said "how are they going to drill the holes that have to be in the pilings for the tie-in rebar?" Answer, out comes the steel again. The steel goes back in the holes (meanwhile, they are having problems with the earth caving as the dirt is drying and the dirt piles are right next to where they are digging). Oops, the steel is not sitting right and is in contact with the earth beneath - out comes the steel again to level things out. In goes the steel again - all tied  and, oh no, the plans call for a vapor barrier under the grade beams. You guessed it, out comes the steel again. Finally, at the end of the first week of April, we get approval to pour and they pour in the pouring rain!

Then, my neighbor on the zero-lot line, has been kicking up a fuss saying we can't build a single family home that close to him. He kicks up such a fuss with the zoning department that they force the building department to issue a Stop Work Order on the 12th of April until things can be properly resolved. 

On the 23rd of April, I was advised that the zoning issue was resolved and the building has to be reclassified as a major renovation of half of a duplex. I don't care what they call it, the plans remain the same because we provided for everything necessary for a common wall in a duplex as would be with a zero-lot line residence.

After much prodding and complaining with the concrete guys, the dirt is backfilled and this week, they start the columns. I go down to check progress and see, again in my opinion, sloppy work, not much done and, steel rebar coming out of the pile caps has been cut because it was too far off to bend into place (probably because it was taken out and put back in the hole so many times). I am being told that they will have to epoxy new rebar -- so far, they have started 11 of the 23 columns and three are missing two rods and one is missing one rod. How they are going to properly epoxy with eight courses of block in position is going to be interesting - the cleanouts are not really large enough to get good leverage on a drill, in my opinion. To add to all of that, I am not sure they have the columns positioned properly, which is critical because of setback requirements. Accordingly, I have asked the surveyors to make yet another trip at additional expense to me to verify the placement of the columns.

I am now dealing directly with the contractor that I signed the deal with and hoping that the sub makes things right quickly, as the SIP panels are due in late next week and we have space issues if the concrete is not complete by then.

If things are not on track by the beginning of next week, I will start rattling cages by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, local Licensing Departments, and anyone else who will listen.

Moral of this story, be sure to have something in any contracts you sign giving you the authority to approve or force out any subcontractor the contractor hires to do his work. After all, you are hiring the contractor in part because of his reputation and work quality, not some bozos you have never met prior to signing the deal.

I'll update with pics and perhaps names next week if they don't get things corrected and on track by Monday!


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Gotta start somewhere

Posted to Tampa-Bay by Joe in Ruskin, FL on 11/9/2006

Well, here are a couple of pics from our dock - all that is standing after the demo of the old structure (we already have a permit to change it but are waiting until the home is well under way).

Hopefully we will be filing for permitting of the home in the next couple of weeks.  Just waiting on final architectural drawings.

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