The 2nd story is done. The roof sheeting has been left open around the dormers until the porch roof is built into the structure and then it will be closed in completely. Our roofer is going to hold off coming back out until the porch is complete then he will be able to get through the remainder of the job. Interior framing will be finished up tomorrow along with the stairs.
We have been debating on front porch surface materials. Originally the plan was to have a concrete slab porch surface but we wanted a more southern look and chose to go with tongue-in-groove treated wood. The wood will be painted upon completion to match the shutters or brick and finished with white railing and posts. I didn't know whether to use the tongue-in-groove or a 5/4 slat but after looking at a sample of each that Ray picked up for us it was easy to decide. The tongue-in-groove has a more polished appearance and won't show the wider seams between like slats would show. The slats reminded us more of what you would see on your back deck.
Chris Santino is ready to get started with the HVAC work. We met this afternoon and he did a layout for where the vents and return air would be placed. He will have 90% of the equipment out on the site in the next few days and begin work. David Worsham, who is a member of the church we attend is doing our electrical work and has plans to get started by next week. He has compiled a materials list and we are going to compare pricing through the big box stores and an electrical supplier.
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