Framing has began 11/18/05

11/18/05 - Wood was delivered yesterday, chalk marks were done on decking. Framing actually started first thing this morning.

11/17/05 - They removed all the trees in the backyard (3 or 4 scrawny looking cedar oaks). They also brought in tons of large rocks and fill from across the street to fill-in the backyard. Without the trees, the back looks huge! Those cayotes, foxes, rattle snakes, scorpions etc. can now wander thru the backyard. Yikes!

After the decking was done, I took this picture from the future family room. Check out our view from the backyard. We are overlooking the bird sanctuary which is acres and acres!

Marbella Update - 11/16/2005

1st floor subflooring is complete. This is a major milestone since now they can begin framing to start the process of making this really looking like a house! There was a fresh delivery of lumber for framing 1st & 2nd floor! So...we should start cranking now!

Additionally, the laborers started working on the staircase that goes from the 1st floor down to the basement.

Marbella Update - 11/15/2005

11/11/05 Completed framing of basement, esp. below sunroom.
11/12/05 The trusses were put in and completed.
11/14/05 Cement was poured on the garage floors.
11/15/05 Subflooring is being installed and forms around garage floors are being removed.