Finishing Framing - Almost

Today the framing crew is almost completely finished - I'd say 95% done.

There were a few issues that I saw today and discussed with our Builder, Cliff, and with the framing supervisor. I'm being very careful to not give the subcontractors, direction, but to just ask them a question or two, and then to contact my Pringle Builder. I want Pringle to be the entity giving direction to any subcontractors, just as I will hold Pringle responsible for the overall home quality.

There was one issue with stud space for an electronic box that fits between the studs. This was easily corrected. There was a bigger issue with the frame / box for the HVAC system in the garage. We had specifically worked with our Designer to have the HVAC installed in the rear area of the golf cart garage, with the area to the rear of the double car garage clear space. However I found the HVAC frame being installed partially intruding into the double car garage area. The subcontractor told me that they were just following the instructions from the HVAC contractor. After talking with Cliff, he told them to do it per the drawing and it was changed. I'm glad I caught this before the HVAC system was installed, as it would have been very difficult to change later.

The pocket door frames for the correct 8' high pocket doors are standing in the garage, so I expect they will be installed next week.

This evening, after the contractors were gone, Judi and I walked the house. The only new issue is that the framing for the "stacking space" for the Great Room door wall is on the wrong side of the room. It's near the Master Bedroom, and the print shows it on the Nook side. I'll have to talk to Cliff about that on Monday.

In addition to a picture of the rear of the home with the roofing paper installed, I've included a picture of the maintenance boat while work was being done in one of the lakes and an interesting picture of two of our new residents checking out the area near the future mailbox site.