Day 70 : Windows and doors

We are ten weeks into construction since breaking ground today! Hopefully that is more than halfway to move-in day.

The plumbing crew made progress installing the concealed tanks for the wall-mounted toilets

Concealed (in-wall) toilet tanks... not very common in this country (yet?)

At the same time, the framing crew started installing windows and doors. We are still waiting for a few more windows to be delivered this week, but it is looking more and more like a real house now.

It's really amazing to see how a dream on paper becomes more and more a reality!

Dining area window sets

According to the workers, these windows were way heavier than expected. I guess the third glass panel and foam in the frame itself do make a difference. These are all awning and casement windows. No double hung sliders here as they do not close that well. I operated some of the bigger ones (main floor) and the crank mechanism feels smooth and does not translate the weight of the windows at all.

Lowering the ceiling on the main floor has been completed as well. For the living/dining/kitchen area, they used a metal frame that will hold the ceiling drywall just as well as the lumber joists in the bedroom. Now there are only a few smaller things to complete for the framing crew.

Living/dining room with lowered ceiling

Kitchen area with wall brackets to support the cabinets