Our Build So Far...

19 years ago

Hi All,

I have responded occasionally to others' posts and made a few myself but I haven't shared any pictures yet so I'd really like to now.

The first two pictures were stitched so I could cut out most of the bushes and that's why the back one looks odd.

We are building our home ourselves so it is slow going compared to most others. I can't remember the poster on here that is doing the same and has been at it for three years but I can relate even though we haven't been at it as long yet.

I absolutely love the radius room! That will be the dining room. I already enjoy sitting in there and you can see it still has a long way to go.

We have just started on our shingles and are putting on the Tamko Black Walnut for the poster that was asking about roofs recently.

Thanks to those of you reading this and looking at my pictures. I really enjoyed sharing them tonight.

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Comments (6)

pinktoes
19 years ago
Photos are always fun!

You really have your work cut out for you, especially with the radius room. It's interesting how its roofline was incorporated into your design. Is the plan your own design?
dabunch
19 years ago
Wow! Love those windows. Your house looks very interesting.

Just a question...Is using particle board for your roof the norm in your area?

Our builders (NE) still use the regular plywood, because if the roof gets wet (if there is a leak or whatever down the road), the particle board warps/bulges & needs to be replaced, whereas plywood dries better. That's what I've been told.

Of course, the same thing goes for hardwood floors & the laying of regular plywood vs particle board underneath. The builders have completely switched to particle boards. The plywood is too expensive. But if you have a leak on the harwood, everything has to be replaced.
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kelntx
19 years ago
You are doing a wonderful job on your home! I love your dinning room area. I can see why you are already sitting in there! I would also! It is going to be beautiful once you are completed.

I can not wait to see more pictures :-)

Kelly
lindybarts
19 years ago
I love round edges in architecture. Rounded windows, arches, barrel vaults, anything round! Looks like it's gonna be a beauty!

Lindy
kcthatsme
Original Author
19 years ago
pinktoes - Yes, I designed this house.

dabunch - It isn't particle board. It's chip board and plywood close to the fascia. We actually are finding the plywood to be worse than the chip board if it gets wet. We haven't had problems with the chip board so far and it has got wet a few times.

kelntx - Thanks!

lindybarts - I completely agree about round edges! I have four different arches in this house and sometimes I wish I had done a barrel vault. I don't know why but I had never actually seen one in either a picture or in person until I started reading on this site. When I saw it I absolutely loved it! But we already had permits, had been into the build and trusses ordered and paid for by then. Otherwise I probably would have had one.

Everyone, thanks so much for all of the comments!

Kristen
vfish
19 years ago
Nice job, it looks like it has a great flow and leans toward a relaxed home feeling. I love the dining area with the radius room. I feel your anticipation, hang in there, you're doing a great job!