Not much new to post other than learning that you never want a sub to get into an argument with the inspector. The footing / stem wall guy has managed to fail 4 inspections in a row.
Not that the work is bad, first he didn't have the right plans (not stamped by the city) out for the inspector.
Then he failed to put the steel out where it had to go.
Then he put part of the steel out and insulted the inspector.
Then the inspector decided the footing was not accurately represented in the drawings and made us go back to the engineer and get it redrawn to show as built.
Finally we have passed, and the stem wall which is built up of concrete blocks, has been filled with concrete. It needs to set up for a week or so before we can push dirt against it. So now I wait.
And yes it will have central heat and air. A/C is not a luxury here, any more than heat would be else where. It will make this a year round useable area. It seems a shame to have something this nice that is useless 4 months of the year.
I am also putting in a 3/4 bath, and a double laundry sink. I also have to install fire sprinklers throughout.
The picture of the house is kind of deceptive, as the part of the garage I took down only accounted for half of the existing garage. I started out with a badly designed oversized four car garage. When it is done, i will be able to park 7 on the ground, and two on lifts, plus have a decent sized wood working area. But in general, you are right, the house is way too big, I need a MUCH larger garage!
I will post some update pictures this weekend..,
