This week Jimmy Rash's crew dug a huge hole for the concrete septic tank and piled the dirt in the back yard. The three-compartment tank was delivered, placed in the hole, and connected to the sewage lines coming from the house. The hole must remain open until it is inspected.
The bacteria which will eventually work their magic in the septic system must be fed air through an air line from an electric pump.
In addition to the septic system, the air conditioners were delivered and being installed the same day. They, too, are being placed near the back door of the garage (the utility area of the house) on concrete pads poured to accommodate them. When I arrived the compressors had been placed is a way that was most convenient for the HVAC installer and any future repairman who may be dispatched to work on them. Unfortunately, that placement took up too much of the utility pad. With a little "what-if"-ing on everyone's part, we were able to rotate the compressors, shift them outwards to the edge of the concrete, and make room between them for the septic tank air compressor and its control box. Crisis averted.
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| Kenny the electrician connecting the AC |
In the Master Bathroom Augustine was completing the installation of the tile surrounding the tub. He had to wait until the marble top was in place before he could add the basket weave stone tiles and border. The plumber will connect the plumbing and electric pumps for the jets.
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| Master tub tile |
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| Willie marking board to be trimmed |
Willie and his crew have been installing the hardwood flooring this week. The flooring is engineered hardwood veneer on plywood backing. It comes pre-finished with a very durable satin lacquer finish which should stand up to both traffic and lakeside moisture. It is glued directly onto the concrete slab that had to be leveled (floated) in a few places.
The boards are 7 inches wide and have already been scraped prior to being finished. They fit under the baseboards but any gap will be covered with small molding painted to match the walls. They began in the Dining Room and have finished most of the Family Room. The Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, Library and Master Bedroom will also be covered. The remainder of the house will be carpeted.
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| Dining Room floor |
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| Cardboard pathways provide some protection |
Finally, this weekend Ashley and Jamie along with their children came for a quick visit. Jamie and the boys camped out upstairs while Ashley and Avery stayed in the motorhome with Brenda. The Walker boys may have attained a head start in the next round of Hide-and-Seek but I have no doubt the Nydeggers can catch up quickly.
This week Jimmy Rash's crew dug a huge hole for the concrete septic tank and piled the dirt in the back yard. The three-compartment tank was delivered, placed in the hole, and connected to the sewage lines coming from the house. The hole must remain open until it is inspected. 
In addition to the septic system, the air conditioners were delivered and being installed the same day. They, too, are being placed near the back door of the garage (the utility area of the house) on concrete pads poured to accommodate them. When I arrived the compressors had been placed is a way that was most convenient for the HVAC installer and any future repairman who may be dispatched to work on them. Unfortunately, that placement took up too much of the utility pad. With a little "what-if"-ing on everyone's part, we were able to rotate the compressors, shift them outwards to the edge of the concrete, and make room between them for the septic tank air compressor and its control box. Crisis averted.
In the Master Bathroom Augustine was completing the installation of the tile surrounding the tub. He had to wait until the marble top was in place before he could add the basket weave stone tiles and border. The plumber will connect the plumbing and electric pumps for the jets.
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