There is, on this rock outcropping, enough space so I can build my house literally on the rock. Look closely at the second picture and you'll see a small stack of stones--that marks about the middle of where the house will be.I shall drill holes and put rebar in the rock, seal it, and then pour a concrete foundation in a 2'x4" form around the perimeter with reinforcement in the form. Once that sets up and the forms are removed, I can place my 2' tall by 8' long by 9" thick slip forms on the foundation and begin building the house.
Also, the local Craigslist(tm) allowed me to get 15 bags of cement that I can use once the stone laying commences.
Meanwhile, look at the view towards the north behind my house site. On the other side of the trees to the right in that photo is my sister's house--actually you can SEE the house (white house wrap and black roof felt can be seen through the trees). Her house will be finished in January, 2010. That's probably when I'll get started.
Sid, my middle brother, is promising to come soon and help me drive stakes into the rock so we can layout the corners and start drilling the rebar.
From his mouth to God's ear.
2 comments:
Can't wait to see it progress, Charlie! Oh, how I wish I could be there for the first pour! That will be pretty exciting. Be sure to take pictures. You'll love yourself for it later! :)
But you CAN be here for the first pour. C'mon! You can stay in Jan's house! ha!
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