House Plans [UPDATE: Construction!]

[Aeolius]

What's the purpose of the brick caps on the piers in the crawlspace? Why not a solid pier?

My builder assures me that they are required by code to use at least 3 courses of brick on each pier, for added strength.

 

[Crothian]

So, big gaming party when this is done??

 

[Aeolius]

So, big gaming party when this is done??

Guess I'll need to throw some secret doors in the basement, like I'd want to do on the MAIN FLOOR , just to set the mood?

 

[der_kluge]

So when is this mansion supposed to be completed anyway? Seems like it might take a good year to build a house that size.

 

[Aeolius]

Seems like it might take a good year to build a house that size.

It'll probably be early/mid Summer of 2006. We're in the process of adopting internationally, with the hopes of traveling to China in January, so hopefully time will pass quickly.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Guess I'll need to throw some secret doors in the basement, like I'd want to do on the MAIN FLOOR , just to set the mood?

Hehe. Too funny.

 

[Aeolius]

The obligatory UPDATE with a November gallery of photos

 

[Crothian]

Looking good!!

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Cool pics, great video, awesome music!

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Are you going to give us a video tour of the house when construction is complete?