Lots of activity on the site today. The septic system is being covered and the screw piles installed.
The green line on the screw pile auger is a ring of LEDs. When it’s green, the pile is going in straight. Otherwise it would display red.
The build site has been levelled, screw piles should be installed this week and the solar system components are on site.
The septic tank has been placed.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted regarding the home build project. The floor plans were done, trees cleared, access-way created and a well installed. By late fall, nothing else. Contractors and suppliers seemed to be too busy with other work. I took the winter to re-evaluate options for construction in the spring.
During that time a few things have changed. At the end of November the estimate for electrical service poles came in and was much higher than anticipated, enough that I decided to go solar. The frame construction has been modified to maximize insulation values. Due to contractor concerns with large vehicle access for a concrete foundation, I’m going back to helical screw piles.
Yesterday morning, the septic contractor came out to dig a test pit.
Last week, I ordered a solar system. It should arrive in two weeks.
So despite river still being frozen, spring is in the air and things are starting to happen!
Holding pattern for the next four months.