first phase :: site prep + framing

After all plans were final and permits were pulled, the site prep began. Add in several tons of dirt plus many hours of skillful grading with the dozer and we were ready to set the poles for the barn portion of the structure. A few days later, the plumbers had done their rough-in; then during the last couple of days in March, the cement slab was poured. Fast forward through several weeks of framing and we have a "dried in" barnhouse!

We were very lucky to have worked with some great subs. Our cement foundation turned out wonderfully. We're planning on staining the concrete floors, so it was important to get the slab just right -- and our concrete man and his crew did an awesome job.

Our framers were meticulous in their portion of the job and, though we did our best to minimize any mid-stream changes, were very patient and accommodating when they did arise.