October 28, 2010. Two years and counting.
Here is our crude timeline for the house project.
Oct. 28, 2008. Broke ground with a big hole.
Feb. 14 , 2009. Ellis's finished framing.
Feb. 28, 2009. Roofs on, house is "dried in."
Aug. 15, 2009. Plumbing passes pressure tests.
Aug. 28, 2010. Rough electrical passes inspection.
Sept. 20, 2009. Dry wall installed and mudded out.
Jan. 18, 2010. All cabinets installed downstairs.
March 25, 2010. American Clay (plastering) finished
April 27, 2010. Passed final inspection.
May 14, 2010. Moved in—boxes everywhere.
Oct. 28, 2010. Two year anniversary of project.
July 25, 2011. 1000 days on the project. No blogging after this.
Some things just have to end gracefully.
Building a House in Kala Point, Port Townsend, WA
A running narrative of first-time builders of their retirement home in Port Townsend, WA (NE corner of the Olympic Pennisula, 60 miles NW of Seattle). Follow us as this adventure unfolds in late 2008 and beyond. 18 months under construction, we moved in on May 25th, 2010. Photo taken August 15, 2010.
About Me
- Kala Point Builder
- Professional geologist (USGS, 1972-2008), amateur home remodeler and now builder. Interested in sailing, all things involving salt water, woodworking, and food in general. Owner of Paleo Seis Surveys LLC, consulting in Quaternary geology and geological hazards.