This Week:

The interior trim on the exterior windows and doors was constructed by hand and installed.

The interior door jambs, casing, and the doors themselves were hand-made and installed with great care and precision.

The stair treads and all of the white oak doors were stained with the Rubio finish, and stair treads were reapplied to the steel stringer system.

The primary fireplace slab surround, hearth, and brass-finished limestone mantle were delivered and installed.

Installation of the slab walls and bench in the primary shower began, marking progress on the final finishes in the space.

The primary closet cabinet boxes were delivered and partially installed.

The exterior power boxes and panels were installed along with the light fixtures, low-voltage driver boxes, and outlets.

Upcoming:

More slabs will arrive and continue to be installed.

The interior trim around the windows and doors will continue to be constructed and installed.

Installation of interior doors, cased openings, and white oak trim will continue throughout the house.

The electricians will continue their trim-out and install the lights, outlets, and switches.

The HVAC crew will begin their final phase of work, including installation of furnaces, heat pumps, and remaining air conditioning components.

This Week:

The grader finished building the boulder wall along the driveway.

The driveway column footings were dug and poured.

The interior trim carpenters continued installing the base, door casing, and interior doors.

The painters focused on finishing the walls and trim on the lower level.

The electricians cleaned up the panels and began the trim-out.

The drywall crew finished the mechanical room.

The countertop shop drawings were approved and released for production.

Upcoming:

The base, door casing, and interior door installation will continue.

The painting will continue.

The great room fireplace surround will be installed.

This Week:

The interior trim crew began installing the base trim and white oak doors on the main level.

The white oak door split-jambs went in first and act as the casing, which creates a lovely profile and finish.

Some of the exterior window and door openings were also trimmed out in the garage.

The painters continued protecting the surfaces with plastic and tape. They progressed with the application of the base coats of primer and finish paint on the walls and trim.

The drywall touch-ups were completed where necessary.

The slab templates were created, and the slab shop drawings were reviewed.

The electricians began building out the exterior panel system rack, which will house the utility boxes and panels.

Upcoming:

The interior trim and main-level door installation will continue.

The first coats of paint on the main level will begin as painting finishes in the lower level over the weekend.

The graders will begin the boulder wall for the driveway turnaround.

The drywall will be installed in the mechanical room, along with various drywall patches around the light fixture locations.

This Week:

The grader cut in the driveway and drainage swales. They were shaped, seeded, and laid with straw.

The cedar closets and lower-level base, case, and trim were completed.

The interior trim carpenters began installing the main-level base.

The under-deck screening and glass railing adjustments to the deck framing were completed.

Painting resumed on the first and second floors.

The casework in the piano room was installed.

The piano room’s mirrored ceiling was templated this week with the help of VGM.

Upcoming:

The base and hanging doors installation will continue on the main level.

The slab templates will be measured and taken for the piano room, game room, porch, powder room, and exercise bathroom.

The lower-deck screening will be completed, and the stairs to the lower deck will be installed.

The painting will continue on the lower and main levels.

The grader will begin building the boulder wall, and will clean up the perimeter of the driveway.