Thanks Josh.

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I guess I don't get over to this section enough, WOW this is way cool!

That looks incredible Lenie.

With all the shop stuff going on directly under the living areas, are you doing anything special as far as containment, fire rating, etc?

It looks great Lenie, are those floor joist all lam beams ?

Thanks guys,Hmmm nothing really, dammmmmmm now you've got me thinking.

Wayne, the one pic next to the two car garage up top is a single car garage over living space so yes on glulams there, the entire front of the house over the shop is all glulams also for point loading, span of beams and being able to cut down for deck slope, same on third level and all 16" beams...should be solid:lol:

Lenie, I only ask because I've had a car catch fire (thankfully not inside a garage or shop) but it was freak enough to make me cautious and consider this for the future. Now that I have kids I am even extra cautious for wherever my car(s) will get stored and/or worked on.

Thanks, always good to error on the side of caution...especially when kids are involved.

Looks awesome, Lenny. I was thinking along the same lines as Dave. You could have a sprinkler system. They are required on all new construction here in Henderson. Also, I wonder what can be done for fumes?

Looking awesome coming together! I know its stressful but try to enjoy the excitement!

We did the I-joists beneath our second floor with glued/screwed decking. Feels nice and rigid but we still have popping/squeaking despite our efforts.

Thanks, thought about sprinkler system but already outside my budget, have to draw the line somewhere. Trying to retire next year...I'll just carry big insurance:lol:

Trying to enjoy but your know.....and yes I hate squeak and pops, hoping for the best. Tried to get dried in before the rain but not working out the way I wanted, oh well, time for rain coats.

That is going to be one sick shop Lenie

that has to be one of the best perks of being a contractor, building an awesome house the way you want it.

Alright Lenie....we need updates with pics.

I'm with Jay!!

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This was the best part for us... a house sprang up practically overnight during the framing stage.

Project sweat equity, the wife and I doing most of the work...17 months now from early morning until dark...hoping to get all the siding on and driveways poured before the rain starts to hit...really ready to be finished...updates

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Amazing Lenie,beautiful house and love the downstairs garage:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Wow! That looks great! Looks like you were really able to take full advantage of the way the lot laid out. I can only imagine how wore out you are of the project, hopefully you can relax and stat to enjoy the fruits of your labor soon...

Thanks Greg.

Thanks, shop is my favorite part ...already using it for the build.

Thanks Lance, lot worked out well so I could have a shop in the city...walking distance to everything...way wore out, it's a love hate relationship:) Haven't had anytime for the forum or cars...can't wait to get back into life :thumbsup:

Stunning!! Love everything about (thats my taste). That architecture, love it. Hopefully see some inside pics before furniture but after finish...if you dont want to post publicly, i'd love a pm, either way this is the kind of build i can do (cars not soo much lol)

Good luck with the rest of her....:trophy-1302:

Thanks Mike, inside will be pretty simple, minimalist. Once I get back inside come fall and do the kitchen, bathrooms and trim, I'll throw up some pics.

That looks sweet Lenie! Looking good.

Outstanding. Incredible build. Enjoying following.

Beautiful home Lenie.

Don

Very very nice. The neighborhood should be proud to have that there.

Wow Lenie...your new place is definitely not foul!


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Thanks all, some say a labor of love...I'm thinking more on the lines of love hate relationship....project sweatequity. The last home I plan on living in.

Still at it everyday, one day at a time...only now it's winter!

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Wow...Frank Lloyd Lenie!


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It's looking great Lenny!!!



Hurry up!

Thanks Greg, this is my hurry up mode...just not much gettyup left...by the way, I'm retired as of this upcoming Thursday the 30th...:action-smiley-027:

[QUOTE=Cosmo mentis;669262]Wow...Frank Lloyd Lenie!
Yep this is my Frank Lenie version! :bump:

Very nice, indeed.
You going to post any interior pics before move in?
I personally love this style of architecture, wish land here wasn't as $$$, but then again, my house is worth $$.
Would love to build someday

curious, how long did it take you (with the finish line in site, sort of...) from idea to budget to design to location to build to move in...roughly
2 years is the time i heare the most...

anyways, cheers on what is a fantastic project. Enjoy in good health, mike

First...CONGRATULATIONS on the upcoming retirement. That's awesome!! :theresa:

Second...Not sure how I managed to miss this thread for so long. :sieg: I absolutely love that style of home. I am really looking forward to seeing interior pictures and the shop setup. :thumbsup:

Third...Enjoy the process. It's not like you will do this again. :D

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Congratulation’s on the retirement Lenie, and on the progress on the house. It looks nice.

Very Nice!

Absolutely gorgeous! Would like to see more of this type of architecture and if you don't mind I'm curious what part of the country your building this in? I tried to do something similar here in Michigan a few years back and if its not a colonial the builders seem to go tilt.

You see this style in about every high end auto ad on TV these days. I think this is the next fad coming but people just don't know about it or know how to build it. I dream of a sub full of these on 1/2 acre or larger lots.

Very nice... Mike

Thanks Mike, We live in Tacoma Wa., about 45 minutes outside Seattle.

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The wife and I are living in that there RV while we build the home...MOTIVATION! One day at a time....there are days I wish I drank alot :bang: