It's getting old

No framers AGAIN for over a week. The builder seems to be giving them chance after chance. They indicate they are doing this because finding a new sub is nearly impossible after the closure has left the industry with fewer subs to choose from. Still no indication as to why the framers are not here, but I'm sure it's because they jumped to a different job so they can get paid. This job hasn't reached a milestone to get paid yet. I am frustrated. 

Tomorrow is the site visit with the project manager. I hope something comes of it. 

Looks the same as it did weeks ago:

Good news, is the floor is drying out . . but that will change as it's surely going to rain before there is a roof. 

Found this nice hole in the corner that will need to be repaired:

THIS on the wall studs looks so terrible, but I'm told by everyone that its fine. Am I just a perfectionist?

Still delayed

 The framers came in on 10/19 and 10/20 to start the 'fix' on the trusses. We haven't seen them back since then. They were supposed to have it fixed by Friday the 23rd. The project manager and the trade coordinator are working to get answers from the framer and plan to replace them if they are not able to complete before the plumber is scheduled on 11/9. Bad news is that in order to find a new framer it will take time therefore we would see additional delays. 

So here we sit, waiting  . . . with a wet soggy house :( 

Trusses not right

 Weeks ago (9/21 the day trusses were delivered to be exact), I contacted the project manager asking about the truss placement. They didn't like correct to me. He assured me that was not the final placement, and they were only braced in this position for now. A couple days later I mentioned it to the framing crew just to see what they thought. They also assured me it was fine. ooookkkkkkkkkk

9/21/20

Fast forward a few weeks and very little work done (still no roof!), on a job that started 8/21 and should have take 2-3 weeks and we had a visit from the project manager (and the new project manager who is taking over). "Oh, yep, those are in the wrong place".

What!? I should also mention when the frames went MIA for 10 days I ended up reaching out to the construction manager to get answers. Since I had his contact info I also sent him the photos and asked what he thought. His answer Monday the 12th was "I'm looking into it" . . meanwhile the framers are attaching subfloor and walls to these trusses that are wrong. 

So then the project manager says he will be filling out a TSV report basically warning the framer that he has 7 days to correct it. We asked what happens if he keeps dragging it out, do they find another framer. His answer "Yes, however then we have to find a framer who is willing to do the fix and the remainder of the job for whatever funds are left after we paid the original framer for his time. If we chargeback the original framer to pay for the new framer he will likely put a LEIN on your home". 

You have GOT to be kidding. I'm so stressed I can hardly breath, let alone sleep, eat and all the other things I need to keep up on. 

10/8/20 - Still wrong

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Lesson? Don't build with a spec home builder, pay more and go with someone smaller that you trust. 

Here are some recent photos including a hail storm, but other than that nothing much new. 

Lets hope we can keep this in 1 piece until they install it. At this rate it will be December. Seriously. 

Kids pose in their new rooms

Framing is still happening... taking them forever but the kids enjoyed seeing the location of their new rooms!

Some framing progress

Windows were delivered on Monday the 5th (double slider on back order, coming the 12th). The framing crew brought a 4th guy Thursday this week. They were able to get the large trusses set. Earlier in the week they install the 5 small front windows, built the stair landings and installed the porch posts and beams. Supposed to get rain tonight, still no sheeting or roof. 

Xander excited to be able to take the stairs up to his room, not quite yet though!

Trusses sat up there since 9/21, but 10/8 were set into place FINALLY

10/8 - Cloudy, but dry day. Supposed to rain tonight and over the weekend :(

Where did the framers go??

 The trusses were delivered almost 2 weeks ago on Monday the 21st. We saw the framers working on the 22nd. The 23rd the rain moved in and they picked up their tool trailer and left. I've been trying to get an update from our project manager since then (who says he is trying to reach the framer/sub). The construction manager called me yesterday after I sent and email concerned about this delay. He said it likely due to weather. REALLY!? It's been sunny for the past 5-6 days! We did have rain the 23rd-26th, and dealt with the water on our own after the builder didn't return calls/text. There is no reason for no progress this week. Very frustrating to not have a roof on yet. 

Dealing with water for a few days while Mike was gone. Xander is great helping me:

Mike came home from a work trip and we were able to get it dry on Sunday 27th:

Cabinet colors

We decided to go with the HAVANA stain on Rustic alder. I like how it pulls the warmer tone out of the floor. The grey tone in the other cabinet we were consider seems more popular . . 

I guess we are against the grain people  ;)

This is very similar to our layout and the colors we are going for. 

Our baseboard trims will match the cabinets