We have selected the exterior colors for the cabin. Our builders had an awesome idea for the exterior. We will have a light grey deck, dark gray accent on the walls with the primary exterior color as yellow. The roof will be blue!
Trees downed in the making of the drain field. This one was a beauty, but it will also make beautiful fires.
The drain field.
The drain field is ready for sand to be added.
The drain field has been cleared.
The retaining wall for the septic tanks.
Picture of the cabin from the top of the driveway.
Yay, we have hammocks now.
The “side yard” has been leveled–sort of.
Looking from the south towards what will be large sliding glass doors.
“Retaining wall” for the septic tanks.
Septic tanks are buried.
We are planning to refurbish these old slate chalkboards into countertops for the cabin. Lots of work, but I think they will be awesome.
They have been backfilling the foundation and septic tanks. Here are some pictures. The last one shows a good view of the crawl space that we will be spending a lot of time in when doing insulation and wiring.
And well on our way. Here are a bunch of pictures from the last several weeks:
Yay! First construction project using power tools, many many more to go.
View from Mt. Walker
Robert, checking out the septic tanks.
The septic tanks are huge!
The site is excavated and the foundation is staked out.
Excavation activity.
Septic tanks are in.
Excavation work.
In goes the concrete.
Cement truck for the foundation.
Crew working on the foundation.
Foundation is done!