More Roof Progress

First of all, it was pretty late before I got out there today, but when I did I was surprised to see a generator in the driveway and an extra truck...  Well, they had increased the size of the crew to more than I could count, perhaps 12 guys??  They couldn't run all the tools off of one outlet so they got out their generator for more power...  They actually could have tapped into the other breakers in the temp pole, but it is a funny looking 220 volt 4 point setup.  I suspect tomorrow they may rig something to use that side of the temp pole as it has a 40 amp breaker in it...

I digress, as usual.  Anyway, massive progress on the roof and down below too.  I love this shot because the house is starting to look like we intended it too, an Italian villa type house in the trees.  Probably that is very cliche to say, but I personally think we are getting it pretty close.

Crawled up on the roof for a moment and looked around.  Any attempt to crawl much farther than what you see here would have resulted in me making an ass out of myself.

They are working on top of the Master Bathroom here.  This is a hip roof, so no gables on this part.  There will be a "cupola" on top of this eventually.

Looking West over the back of the house.

Now looking the same way but underneath the rafters.  This gives you an idea of the headroom for later...  With the 5/12 pitch there isn't really that much room, but you can still navigate from one end to the other.  They will probably install a catwalk through here eventually.

Back outside, the hip roof over the Master Bathroom.

Progress inside too.  They framed in the arch above some cabinets in the kitchen, which is right next to the barrel hallway.  Looks good to me.

Front of the garage.  Notice the smallish gable end here, the stonework will taper down off of this to below, and in it's center will be a large closed shutter, to fake a window.  I hate windows in garages that require window treatments, and then collect dust and bugs.  You have to leave the blinds closed or everybody looks right into your garage.  This way is SO much better.  The 2x2 windows to the left won't need covering, and will let in more light.  The fake window makes everything balance out across the front of the house.  I actually plan on buying some real operating shutter hardware, so when the shutters are mounted, they indeed will be real and operable.  Just always shut.

They also framed in the arch nooks next to the living room fireplace.  And above that they also framed in the coffers for that ceiling.  It turned out really good, but if I posted a picture it just looks like more 2x4's.  These coffers will actually just be drywall with bullnosed edges.  Inside will be cased in crown and then accent colored.  Giant huge fan hanging from the center.

Here it is again... Coming along.  You can click on the picture and it's much easier to see things. 

Tomorrow is a busy day.  The "cornice" is coming, which means the soffit material, as well as the OSB sheathing for garage and rear column arches on the porches.  I plan on being out there early to make sure that all gets parked properly, and then hauling off a load of trash.  Yes, the board pile has grown some...

Oh, the pocket door frames have arrived, and need to be assembled and installed.  I am debating on having the trim guys or the framers do this, or myself?? 

Also have to get some Cedar framing wood for the entryway.  Have to call around for that.  Have a great weekend!