Time for an update on the BIL's house.
They lifted the roof elements roughly in place.

Still some tweaking to do, but they are relatively lightweight.

It was nice to be able to capture some change again.

And one that was a little closer.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 05:35
And one that was a little closer.
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Wow, great updates and shots Peter.  Will no doubt be weathered in before much longer.  

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 05:35
And one that was a little closer.
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By the way are those going to be roof dormers on both sides?

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 05:34
Still some tweaking to do, but they are relatively lightweight.
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I see the next door neighbor has a lot of solar panels installed.  Is the BIL going to install solar panels also?

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 05:35
And one that was a little closer.
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Great views Peter - it's starting to look like a house now

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-3 07:39
Wow, great updates and shots Peter.  Will no doubt be weathered in before much longer.

Big update indeed! I hope so.

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-3 07:40
By the way are those going to be roof dormers on both sides?

Yes, 2x.

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-3 07:41
I see the next door neighbor has a lot of solar panels installed.  Is the BIL going to install solar panels also?

I'm not sure. But I think so.

Blériot53 Posted at 6-3 08:07
Great views Peter - it's starting to look like a house now

Thanks. Yeah true.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 10:44
Thanks. Yeah true.

Is there a projected completion date?

Blériot53 Posted at 6-3 10:48
Is there a projected completion date?

Not at all.

Looking good and room for all of us as well.

sky wombat Posted at 6-3 22:01
Looking good and room for all of us as well.

Hahahahahahahaha.
Yeah, indeed!

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 10:39
Big update indeed! I hope so.

It sure was.  Will be interesting to see the next update before the build is finally done.  

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 10:43
Yes, 2x.

Should let in lots of sunlight and I like the pleasing look that the dormers will add.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-3 10:43
I'm not sure. But I think so.

Might as well go as green as he can with that new house.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-4 05:41
It sure was.  Will be interesting to see the next update before the build is finally done.

I'm guessing there will be more updates.
Roof, brick wall.
Enough work before they can start indoor.

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-4 05:42
Should let in lots of sunlight and I like the pleasing look that the dormers will add.

Yes very much

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-4 05:42
Might as well go as green as he can with that new house.

He did mention something about it, but that was long long ago, so I don't remember.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-4 06:33
I'm guessing there will be more updates.
Roof, brick wall.
Enough work before they can start indoor.

Ahh, so lots more opportunities for updates.  Probably no more fly-thrus in the attic area though.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-4 06:34
Yes very much

I like the added touch they give to the roof line but they are also functional.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-4 06:34
He did mention something about it, but that was long long ago, so I don't remember.

Could be something he is planning to add later on.   A system big enough to go off-grid would be a large investment.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-4 07:08
Ahh, so lots more opportunities for updates.  Probably no more fly-thrus in the attic area though.

I think not
But maybe the first floor.

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-4 07:09
I like the added touch they give to the roof line but they are also functional.

Absolutely. They 'break' the roof and make it much more interesting.

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-4 07:10
Could be something he is planning to add later on.   A system big enough to go off-grid would be a large investment.

Yes, they are at least adding a wood stove. So not much gas is needed for heating.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-4 10:25
I think not  
But maybe the first floor.

That would be an interesting flight also.  

Montfrooij Posted at 6-4 10:26
Absolutely. They 'break' the roof and make it much more interesting.

I like them a lot.  Just adds so much to the appearance of an otherwise dull flat roof.  Of course, that is just my opinion.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-4 10:26
Yes, they are at least adding a wood stove. So not much gas is needed for heating.

Also burning wood is better on the environment.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-5 02:47
That would be an interesting flight also.

I think so. Just have to hold my breath.

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-5 02:48
I like them a lot.  Just adds so much to the appearance of an otherwise dull flat roof.  Of course, that is just my opinion.

We share that opinion!

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-5 02:50
Also burning wood is better on the environment.

I'm not 100% sure about that, but at least it gives nice warmth.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-5 02:54
I think so. Just have to hold my breath.

Just need steady sticks and good GPS connection.  

Montfrooij Posted at 6-5 02:54
We share that opinion!

Good to know.  

Montfrooij Posted at 6-5 02:54
I'm not 100% sure about that, but at least it gives nice warmth.

Gas does burn cleaner but getting the gas out of the ground is what is harmful to the environment.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-5 14:52
Just need steady sticks and good GPS connection.

Somehow that is not enough.
It bounces all over the place.