Yesterday I went with JR over to the new house so I could walk around in it. JR has been doing it for several days, but I always feel uncomfortable doing with the workers al around. So the first the JR did was point out that the framin over the garage isn't right. I can't really explain what is wrong with it...something to do with the concrete and how the wood doesn't sit correctly on it. JR says its a major structural problem and they need to fix it now because if they wait, they will either have to cover it up...which of course we wont allow...or they will have to tear down part of the house to fix it. So I vote that they fix it now!
The down stairs seems to be in good order..I am planning to go back today or tomorrow to take a closer look. The only thing is that the washer/dryer room looks extremely small for some reason. Actually, the whole thing seems a little small compared to the finished model home. I am thiking its one of those optical illusion things.
Once we got upstairs JR pointed out that the framing for our bedroom is wrong...it is framed for a single door, and we upgraded to having double french doors to the master bedroom. This shouldn't be difficult to fix at all...at least I don't think so.
As we continued to walk around something seemed off to me. I couldn't figure it out, so I did some mental memory images in my head...next time - I am bringing the blue prints with me! Anyway, I finally figured out that our Master bathroom is all wrong. The shower is facing the wrong way and their isn't a divider wall for it. They left out the linen closet, which just enlarges our closet...and I dont have a big problem with getting a bigger closet -LOL I can always put some shelves in there for towels. But the point is- it's wrong...and the shower HAS to be fixed. Right now they have it as the first thing on the left...this is how our bathroom is now, and I dont like it. #1 when you step out of the shower, you are standing directly in the entrance, this means if someone else is showering or has recently showered - when you walk in the floor and the mat is all wet..it drives me crazy! #2 When one person is in the shower and someone else is getting ready people get confused and want to have a conversation..also drives me crazy, because when I am in the shower I want to be left ALONE! Anyway, so this is how the new house is currently set up...however there is supposed to be a wall and the shower on the otherside of the wall. I am sure this doesn't make any sense - one of those you have to see it things...but so far This and the garage framing and foundation are MAJOR issues. I hope they fix it quickly, because it really freaks me out!
Santa comes tomorrow night! woohoo! I am excited to watch the kids open their presents this year. I have their stocking stuffers...unfortunately I didn't get myself or JR anything. So - oh well. I am not too worried about it. I am hoping to get some Christmas cards to save up for a new camera. I think I have found the one I want...we will just have to wait.
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I am so excited for you building a house! I have never done it, but would love to some day. Also, from all my friends, I hear you have to really keep on top of them. I guess it is really in your best interest to check on them each and every day to see what they are doing and make sure it is up to your spec. Good luck and merry Christmas!
We are really excited as well. We usually stop by the house at least once a day...more like two, I go in the afternoon and JR goes on his way home. So we are keeping a pretty good eye on things. I am glad I have JR because I never would have noticed the foundation problem in the garage. Now, the bedroom doors and the master bath...I saw that right away. Not happy about it, but if they fix it now, then it shouldn't be that big of a problem...if they wait it will end up being a huge set back - so I am glad we pointed it out!
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