tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87301670043170960522024-03-04T20:23:27.494-08:00Lampton Housedeveloping a mid-century modern inspired homeLamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-68953959784646787612012-02-16T19:46:00.001-08:002012-03-08T19:57:09.798-08:00Houston Modern Home Tour 2012<a href="http://houston.modernhometours.com/4300lampton/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717740575244422514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Z8O35ahBBSghrGsJxRSVUwH74B2-ESf6zOhZSgb63b2ZO7c493gfWCeZl3ERWSE7ACzaQZVOyT6q_xOiUZAbeuSTlbOx1LUNI2TPr2JKZEhAyVcjERSotb8vofJvbbj7lWbpvOLiYUsp/s320/hometourlogo.jpg" border="0" /></a>lampton house was recently selected as one of eight homes for the modern home tour of houston. we are excited to showcase our lovely home. we have a little bit of work to do to get the home into shape, but it will be fun. this might give us a reason to finish our wish list for the home. exciting!<br /><br />CLICK ON LINK TO HEAD TO THE HOME TOUR PAGE.<br /><br /><div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-31133028619188141182010-12-31T16:17:00.001-08:002012-03-08T20:15:59.835-08:00Finished, Complete, Whole. The End and Beginning...<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557009292629548370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0swjcdnkE46ftF1BXhOhmczQV07wQ0k3U_CQ1SW-yuegfJ86PZ6k7Xnbhe24kz4dHPinrhXti5SuQx23ifAu4lx022zKttynCZILr811KI1jeiCtrpztPFJRCYY_mRyfkaReD2OXf4u_/s320/LAMPTONCR_02-COURT.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557005434718941890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFODKKOtC03HwmxULs1YOCsD5xH39q09aw-WaFxayybezdlekyqFFTj9po_5cILLSMGNBmaup0o9Y5keQ4_Ewz3V6FkxLCCLFqFZnlA9aEArd1J8xu2w6aExPpX_3gnzYMazvosu5JSTp2/s320/LAMPTONCR_01-FRONT.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557005444889739874" style="DISPLAY: block; 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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWjThNuEwfiauEqdnbup_nwjngOgNDIXpasOYPUbkvOt0J5XKKMqEHXkLgi1oeb8QxJ7_XGZ5mHQiIY-BeS1k3nNxEAh7-5TkvT-xfOK7a_L727xDvAJmTnp1KgHan2lxI8S88eVBZTzV/s320/LAMPTONCR_06-DINING.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557005734385175730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqHwjAuYUdJSPT7kEGFvFvxvKMm0EOgy_050hJsdahdG_I8O4W7Fw_5AxRaddg_BHtDTv0Lvp5tI7sWO-xvjcTGyjbmRjTmOfxFRTMJF3SGXKx0ei_VZ5CWsJXQhogRScYNvBqLlnf7Vh/s320/LAMPTONCR_07-BATH.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557005730823458674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBXqSsrI7wsFMJeFM2qqHh4vHCtHbKMfcR5zvCBT9CMjBSFW6PJHLU4yNYjM8YY9hA3SRsiZCVbPR6HmqhOmJhe_nJROqn5E3IWRrgDt1v8d3M6aDTN4GYeskMukpZRro2r9CompB5BlJ/s320/LAMPTONCR_08-SHOWER.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557005452048441378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecHuQeDllpxC4goRdLTQynjnd8iYYefRNHI_Ve6-ud4UUHbhud4ssenUUSEEKkATe2H_7imezf03UiwPh8Z8QlhpMx6nRM2j6XjD-Aym9V5J9EgoZqBB4neWLOJO_P8_bbWq9F0F28owt/s320/LAMPTONCR_05-KITCHEN.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557005738072496530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRMi8Rgs8KCerQGn43-DIep9jRSsZ-_jsM6ixRrogMrdhkNM4CBghsAnjatvsCMrQDzpFc89QPQyRQMtGQVo4iQ8NwLMqOmqYzyiISlGsGA0gyaDVuLeo06P5b004OVLpZumSvLfVOSfR/s320/LAMPTONCR_09-MILWRK.JPG" border="0" /></a>CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY. Photos Courtesy of and Copyright by StudioMet.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>it is the last day of december 2010. it has been quite the journey, buying the piece of land, knocking down the health hazard of a home, working with and designing the home, hiring a builder, making selections, watching and monitoring the build. the year went by fast. it was fun, frustrating and extremely fulfilling to put this house together. blogging was both therapeutic and also a good way to keep track of progress of a home. thanks to our architect StudioMet (<a href="http://www.studiomet.net/">http://www.studiomet.net/</a>) for designing a wonderful, efficient, nod to the mi-century modern past home. su nguyen and steve andrews really came through with a beautiful design. thanks to our builder fish & lyons (<a href="http://www.fishlyons.com/">http://www.fishlyons.com/</a>) (<a href="http://www.fishbuilders.net/">www.fishbuilders.net</a>) for working with us and allowing us to enjoy the ride as well. we can't wait to work on project #2...coming soon. did someone say butterly roof?<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-35539175447014072372010-12-31T16:05:00.000-08:002010-12-31T16:16:16.684-08:00finished custom millwork photos - stonewood studios<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557002148649675138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS-TCiBWJMWts_pOw6GcJ-AgOQFZdxrV_cs50NY9-Mocrgtd44sBjYbS0FBFT8_xg8Ag6CAhm8MLLRl7MoU07q9Qd-Q8uzQ3B93h1FPLtRqy5A08sv9OCMfT8lO8La09_A-T4MkCwiIK7/s320/SWS+4300+LAMPTON_22.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557002146481338034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipROXskDK9XX2hPoqZZJxXvIN9eZv02KW2XK6498cWW3ykdNZfOjiwCSwynfXYGsn6PVDjOGOKqmr6j5dd-fbKnfpdjsfspz-8Yg5e-vB5KvYChSlwULczl4rO_U6dnMSJih3h-NuwAnSZ/s320/SWS+4300+LAMPTON_5.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557002148250489842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfr11XqUMq1TFDfceu7TjzVNT7pMS9JHcaxt-cBx3jok6Y2_cUwGjzJDbfFOm4Rm3KStY4VvrlDsx24dUXe2V1P9qpUtL-r5-BWZa_zLIJESFA534XBg4J2tvOX7uPijyUkkMrLBnYNnT/s320/SWS+4300+LAMPTON_3.JPG" border="0" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY. Above and linke photos courtesy of and Copyright by Stonewood Studio - Photos taken by Fulton Davenport</div><div><br />one of our favorite features of our home is all the custom millwork throughout the house. we chose a quartersawn walnut for all the millwork in the bathrooms and kitchen. finished with a light coat of poly. the natural grains of the walnut really shines through. the millwork was done by stonewood studios, aka sandy kay. sandy has done some amazing custom work for some of houston's most amazing modern homes - i'm a big fan, and was glad to have him work on our cabinets. the dovetail joints, attentional to detail, and use of blum drawer hardware and hafele tabs really set these cabinets above and beyond our expectations. <br /><div> </div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-24057027246564274672010-07-16T20:23:00.001-07:002010-07-17T05:55:31.151-07:00lampton house brochureIf you are interested in the Lampton House or just want additional information, please click <a href="https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B2DMlsiHHBFGZjYxMWIwNjUtNmMzYS00Yjk2LWE1ZTQtMWJiOGEzMDRkZWFh&hl=en&authkey=CKmxta0O">HERE</a> for more informationLamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-37348989403038745492010-07-16T19:56:00.000-07:002010-07-16T20:13:20.845-07:00box and gate<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=564218648803%3A1929354066&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494705020230950930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Y0lIIxstNrmkfDYJr50kicgKKaeTWUWsUZG7gZGsqT3Re8QAUHMJvWchPvFX6yohrvMBAVdUqnCL0EtJEmZWgjogmcuwfXPPqOvmaQjfyGqlQkqW5SduHIBLVK3Jmncw9DShPR5iLIay/s200/DSC_8517.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=564218648803%3A1929354066&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494704704928501650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDMmFUVCtQsap4W88Olc3HcDG-gPiEADwyCWmoi7D2ZztlmLcqLHBMsz28Q7YAVoQkaKw6g0G7uSdVhV9ceODB1-hionWyQtT9DHvu9-jTJ1uhLcaDWAS_UL_PKTaE_16vXGr9RjdjGpr/s200/DSC_8529.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494704700573600802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mvg-ijitPSccgQVbU2Oo-NgaPmXzh1RAqlWF4_G-MgOdmWNLlWnO842rSwinQ4eqMqIaB30nidvJTPO-Hb_eIz7IZf65dY7CaKnNl_f30QmNWrC9wbM9wBRI2I75BowVGN6grroA2jwv/s200/DSC_8523.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>the polycarbonate panels have been installed on the carport, fireplace face plate has been installed (though wrong model...so goes the story of construction sometime) and the mailbox and doorbell have arrived. all the personal touches are nicely going in. we've got sod next on the list and the never ending list of punch-out items. slowly but surely this house is coming together. we've had some friends come through, and even several drive by - and the consensus so far is that this would be one sweet party house. that is music to my ears, since our initial design idea was to create an inviting space for small to large gatherings. with a spacious living room, a huge off living room deck and an intimate patio space on the otherside of the home...a wondering guest easily float around. can't wait to see how the home works with a party. <div></div><div><div> </div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-51015060800390675242010-07-09T19:41:00.000-07:002010-07-16T19:56:04.542-07:00fixtures and hardware<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=994218648803%3A2035773768&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494700537431538306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-9ilpSJOH7aFaXRM7NPKPLYAPoBuruLJAfvX_Y-_p9KxJiUjrCi73y3OITsM_bl7CNQfkcUd8a1M0YMBj_GgAnfxfnsxihisEe_nVEvJnhu0vAxT8unH8_VpqZy3BuEFEsPQCILo1OfZ/s200/DSC_8486.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>This week saw the installation of the plumbing fixtures and cabinet hardware. these usually are installed later in the "game" since somehow these shiny things walk away pretty easily from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">job site</span>. the installation of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">hafele</span> tab hardware shows the detail of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mill work</span>. each tab is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">slightly</span> recessed so that the hardware sits flush with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mill work</span>. the front door got a healthy dose of stain and poly. still mulling on the stain color...will have to give it some time to sink in. we will shortly have the master tub, fireplace and gate panels installed soon...so stay tuned. <div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-59145550443501725322010-07-02T20:35:00.000-07:002010-07-02T20:45:44.668-07:00its all in the details<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=396795597803%3A144599573&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489518984461534098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWDas1y2OOelUMo-cHc3gN_ecJ0AVuETypxfqWz15V6LJwZd1EMAe6EMXcQwSHWUWnvqP-hxNaqNXpS6sGeRY6_qLukPQDLaoNJDn3NUHAWUzezJ2YKhql1XsET3fEFalvVei1c-Ms-QJ/s200/DSC_8426.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=396795597803%3A144599573&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489518979843036450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamfiKZch4hWMzaRBHFB85AdVO03yKZd3HwPDpLBgxRUZlTIcbj_zlKJaXeb8Olh1vHbAt2qF2AQUxhGtGBWfghWvNqUmJlMjUBmhVCkp7VWXGfaXgk92pdFWjFbbb7sckpfdrIztY6GHh/s200/DSC_8407.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>its in the small things, the details, that make something truly interesting. with this house, there are several things that are incorporated that have made this process a joy. in the photo above the interior fire sprinkler actually uses a real bell. in this modern age, who in the world uses a real bell instead of a digital horn? additionally, there are door stops, walnut cabinetry and plumbing hardware that all have their own features. as these things are installed, the home is slowly being put together. the weather has not been very cooperative. with so much rain, the exterior sod and landscaping have taken a back seat. instead, the finished cabinetry is going in the kitchen and bath. this quarter-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">sawn</span> walnut looks amazing. anyone agree? carpet has been on the agenda, and it is not an easy choice. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">berber</span>? frieze? loop? who knows!!! let the fun/confusion keep rolling! <div></div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-52020288248735168702010-06-26T09:39:00.000-07:002010-06-26T09:46:38.319-07:00button it up<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=717962177803%3A523542508&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487123184984452962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_itxNkuL-HnOFjF-2cCggpdQsg52oP3pNZzo7vgPNsMmKpIXyRzW69H8zGtCEYPMpQxkzJm2OOFB0D-5kXjz-RUFxijj_lQPomL9XmwtCnsQxcgGFFnG3yvoq0Gp075SmldGgqnm9qFX/s200/IMG_1639.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=717962177803%3A523542508&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487123176314173778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLBTvABTwyKyXDTTz4DChH_Q7LU-5OQhCJPRmy8yFPzFTW6y2zQHoOXQ_zgoZUl_IbY2bFc4W2hgXMrMMiReypuY5MgYGpiLCX2UEeiwpUjmN0NdV8aJ_8YUN6aXi-qlbEYnFCdIJtoUs/s200/IMG_1638.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=717962177803%3A523542508&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487123165944530386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwiYlUETqpTmghyphenhyphen2pCzNRZnBy11mvjWrZytw0roo5QSoX9VIOSzQLgaDpi3W_MErWi_j5Q6JqoSJMRmnjPoFLCR_I23CkG8So4XvHNrfcy91U-N04dvR76wgUrHieP2jsSKxIcJpqqHDj-/s200/IMG_1633.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>The finishes are starting to be installed. cabinet fronts, sinks, plumbing hardware, disposals, lights, etc. there are countless details yet to be filled in, so the list is long, but it is fun seeing every little thing being crossed off the list. at this stage you always start to wonder how all your selections will work. will it be cohesive, will it be an eclectic mix, or will it look like a mistake. we were going for a timeless modern. the mid-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">century</span> design and architecture was the base we started with, and we have pulled a few things from that era directly and indirectly. obviously the large beams that run in to out and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">George</span> Nelson bubble lamp are all the direct take-offs from the past. the large courtyard home, open floor plan were things taken indirectly. </div><div> </div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-88969633724808346772010-06-20T15:49:00.000-07:002010-06-20T16:02:01.525-07:00hit the floor!<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=340250157803%3A699274883&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484993102109521554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehw_o-Ygqej33EZuZP6YEHv6WYypEhZImVsDIQOKHsA8FJViBFTsOfWtjcIhDSemNoU44bSorf1z4v9giiidHyHx2FVHD95Il5gYSinIKS3tDHcXUGlY1BPB51rcNiwaEio4uGHZ7dfXG/s200/DSC_8322.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=340250157803%3A699274883&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484992902783940850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbebMXt2xBy8Sr_4qIWd9Fu77A7sFUoAU7HTvqng4d-McNa6_KmuGIfWlB288J_pbgX5GY9lKzMDptEAPy2GbD6ITzxG8p_GCrIg3pOi9Qa2-gkHSIR3L53JebFwFWrp7O4aKXXEL3AstY/s200/DSC_8272.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=340250157803%3A699274883&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484992438955607682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQr5qMRzScvAhiAG2DiTkbEtXA0hyphenhyphenLgmNqcVo_5gkeJujj4ySwAKMWvTiRxElZfxXORWOGwZmbBjrEqNXbj6q75nEUYGOGNUNssCY1DaB3HRtBiP_X4bx8sJDebSQz-BBhBFFUUJcs_vnU/s200/DSC_8286.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=340250157803%3A699274883&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484992398639368274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6YMoz8Na31r36fiOgzYGk1ZC55sB9E8rNwgEDNyiG2MB_Ovl9pINQJ4Nvh0S53nNyRqH4I8h8cINpegVEn6GQNuxoYxOEWZOlfXdMiF0Q2Nzw_KmvTt9Ii20ZGntrCIIysNnfpqtfKKd/s200/DSC_8254.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>the estimate is 4 weeks....to completion. it sure looks like it will take longer, but everyday something is changing. this past few days, the stonework has been getting a fresh layer of grout. wow, the slate, blue stone, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">carrara</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">marble</span>, and glass tiles look great when hit with a crisp grout line. i will get photos of these up soon. also this week, the sprinklers have been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">laid</span> and awaiting inspection on Monday. additionally, the floor guys are back. did i mention that the air conditioner is working? not too soon. the floors required about a week to adjust to the cool a/c air, to ensure that the moisture content is low enough to sand and stain. we are hitting the floors with a dark ebony finish. almost black at low light levels. death star is the inspiration :) = just take a view of a star wars movie....you'll see. we hit the floor with some alcohol to pop the grains on the 5" solid northern white oak floors. with the first coat of stain, the floors already look amazing...with room to improve. of course, with all the stain and paint, the house is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">deathtrap</span> for the oxygen dependent. oh well...i guess it requires fewer brain cells anyways to be building a home in this economy. one thing to note as well, we had two agents stop by the home to get their input as to sale price, etc. we will touch base with them later, but their initial comments were highly favorable.</div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-85801049440698520822010-06-10T22:00:00.000-07:002010-07-17T05:55:14.182-07:00we're out of the gates<div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=185155617803%3A533355178&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481376921378616674" style="DISPLAY: block; 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<br /><div>new addition to the house...the gate for the carport. this will provide separation for the detached garage. the gate is split in a 70/30 configuration. the larger portion will usually remain closed, while the smaller part of the gate will provide the main access when walking through this area. the gate will probably remain closed most of the time, but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">occasionally</span> we will probably open it up to create a huge pass through for gatherings, parties, etc. the gate is made of steel, and will have polycarbonate panels installed vertically. also making an appearance is the large format glass tiles in the kitchen. enjoy!
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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGOIB5vfifmXtv904R68jX6ETxzG-5ePBInVSIlUxHMi5Nv3_UuKWU7_uGLvJDHOZmTpDSBJmKyo5fzIyzyDikIx7jEvHFPixIPqOqZi_-hzYvYWEJbKMi_ctyUfPEyqrBe5QQBiWjyU0/s200/IMG_1420.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=361293896803%3A2040130329&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479451658807318130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTIA7Y2v5cwg9Q8G991QP6OO-HC-yYkxkwtsm-E1BMGp-qpK8W4ElSAedOJubkaV-jQWpKbol6yo08u8qQ_Jyyrwv1ygNEvOzOOJnSVxOLECsQOgozR0EyA7UTLW9bI-UPbQPdB27aPdi/s200/DSC_8008.JPG" border="0" /></a>CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY<br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">every time</span> i visit the home something is new. this time around, the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">counter tops</span> were being installed. i went to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">slab yard</span> about two weeks back. searched approximately 5 yards looking for not only a beautiful piece of stone, but also one that would fit our home. we wanted to try to keep as many surfaces to be one piece...since the kitchen bar area and master bath were about 10' long...it required a slab that was greater than 120" long. not an easy task. those that fit the size, didn't fit the style, etc. finally found this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">venatino</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">carrara</span> marble up in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">hempstead</span> area. we are using this in the kitchen and master bath. the powder room gets a little extra kick with some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Calcutta</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">oro</span> marble, while the utility room, study bath, and jack/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">jill</span> bath are getting honed absolute black granite. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">notice</span> t<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">he</span> mitred edges in the kitchen - cool feature that is accomplished with 45 degree cuts on each slab, and joined together with epoxy/adhesive. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">smooooooth</span>..</div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-82363703999523804372010-05-26T16:43:00.000-07:002010-06-06T07:00:43.980-07:00deck the halls...i mean courtyard<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=411293896803%3A985598570&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479439737798289090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFoTVKbtRRWHHyxrMAkAvxW5bP-kivzVmVnFi0dmhrqKcxxYIy5hHyH0YsOSFCAQO3q-DOHdK1ws0Gr9xe0QGVl6gqeEtqaeUmIzXGGSTlc7UkGYWHMAyor2uhE8gnRB6WmC62QA087yW/s200/IMG_1020.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=411293896803%3A985598570&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479439732192839730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3XS-2TJ5z_2iW9Xpagxis9tTOZyXG-_xSwGZ8jvPiephA8ds5gfA2tnw1y-OtfCEJF2h5H7K8p8EuNU6UfBdeGqGxh1Hyi8VOMIWTDaqJ6B4_0f6_gsP_diZWNUUi6HAVwkRWjb4QnB_/s200/IMG_0948.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=411293896803%3A985598570&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479439725091808738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQwvHa_yZvQqYPt-zeXM8HAWA3BWsfQcRUlsxvTzzVYjG0OVmSJX0VvOq2fjoUrPFBW_AA6mjkDWr8mbDYcdpfwn4GEmvNQKKaapgH0g42g4n2MSQ0W9ojeddHYp2ZuWpVXNWjrZpqetl/s200/IMG_0943.JPG" border="0" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>trying to wrap up the outside. we have graded the site, and now working on installing the deck. the deck was not originally planned, however, due to the elevation change of the main house foundation, it made for an 18" difference between the home and grade. originally we were just going to have large concrete slabs, but due to this change we are installing a deck. we looked at composite decking materials, pressure treated lumber, but at the end of the day we decided to go with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ipe</span>. a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Brazilian</span> hardwood, that if went untreated could last for 50+ years without treatment. installation is hard work, as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ipe</span> is one of the hardest woods in the world. these carpenters went through several drill bits and blades to install this deck.</div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-61868346430813425272010-05-20T05:43:00.000-07:002010-06-06T13:26:43.898-07:00fencing for now<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=648371107803%3A1562760918&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478899493726395010" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYRzLsyV61QfJxWYcWb9cAtyq-tbfBhFWtVc4Ysla7v-Db2LrPA8BmdTy04AG_nPNt28AiU9yUSSCYszdPPNhaEwlXpsbfHUOeG7CnQgFYvjvhKU8ENbam9UJfFWBU6kJYfCIUBJOoXQa/s200/1.jpg" border="0" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY </div><div></div><div>the exterior of the home is on the fast track now. currently the fence is being installed. we opted for an 8 feet fence, hung with horizonal cedar boards to give it a slightly different/modern look. fences are always a necessary evil here in houston. everyone has them, some share fences and some have their own fences back to back. luckily we were able to convince our neighbors in the back to tear down their ugly rotted fence, and to split the cost for the rear portion of the fence. thus saving us half of the 80 linear feet of fence. thank goodness we have good neighbors. next up will be more interior work, followed by the ipe decking!</div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-32640553187266491622010-05-10T20:35:00.000-07:002010-05-10T20:46:51.478-07:00square it up with tile!<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=649581706803%3A201728912&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469852661861284242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDnGpL3oiy4Gvky_lG_4s6InzliL9ZSBcliOa_He6tKDE0f_k6MZYJ-REUs4xLdboNyhxnJ3HqGBCqiB-qr6w4qbq-Ya0qjUGA-J31rVpEAyf13CUsnnLDhLv0cKN_cwBA6OI71oD6-v1/s200/DSC_7606.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>the tile is being installed, and it is a mix of black ash slate, steel gray slate, oceanic bluestone, and carrara marble. we are sticking to rectangular pieces installed on half, and also a cool planking pattern in the entry and powder room. things are starting to be tied up nicely, and seeing the finish details coming together is exciting. 10 decision down, now only 550 more decisions before the home is finalized. keep it going!</div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-10041336519077199942010-04-29T19:49:00.000-07:002010-04-29T19:58:08.337-07:00progress is as progress does<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=921662075803%3A26700433&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465757566992911090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOQKOSDi_NrMrOkSqpf13MsGeP2b7sgl4Smaetg_oM6XmJCReZP3YVw7VEO2btXnj8zYLz0yHJxwtI1qpuWMvO40hBrN2f6_IiGOQUx7w4hAf4SYpSeqhVCzq54SvRYT3LsM0IPdlNsoM/s200/IMG_0762.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>the finished kitchen cabinets are being installed. these cabs were designed and milled by stonewood studios. can't wait to see them fully installed. the installation slowly brings the scale of this room to sight...only a few more weeks till we are there. tile flooring is also in the works, the pics show the utility/laundry room. also installed are the tongue and groove cedar ceiling in the entry and carport area. this will be stained a medium/dark color. hopefully this project keeps rolling...anyone want to get in with me on another one? <div> </div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-44623515562362717372010-04-21T20:35:00.000-07:002010-04-21T20:45:22.284-07:00millwork and break-ins<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=414510245803%3A45624702&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462800718687331554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6yOj3WMOZd7TLtfQSGGsdx7c3ruHXr6cx2R5YzFPdzQhjvgpDVIVX4KYKCHbQIxN8F2G05dw9Vo1i17kAb1NL-i6xlOHRQhPpDyo5ZhY9ZEEqCCnRchqr-HTZiXIpR2guU1rFTyHHqEw/s200/IMG_0667.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=414510245803%3A45624702&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462800716321271490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2kFHvy-954l7trM1kFYt-mg2Ul0XK8kOJzakfX9sy-uOxE8WK_yOXGFwV-6Q10z6av93rOciN-uLE2EpNOGzrSYUfjEYlKAKYGWQZkkjvqvwfo4Ges4r7E1-tu8LQEdj8qwTJ_GOyb8i/s200/IMG_0657.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>Finish work is happening inside the home. the trim and finish carpenters are working on the built-in shelving and closet casework. the carpenter is amazing, and is building and customizing all our closets. the study will have a wall of book shelves with built-in areas for stereo equipment and tv. the living room will have a floating walnut cabinet that is over 7' long. also, the laundry room lower and upper cabs and the secondary bedroom built-in dresser are looking amazing as well. with all the great progress, we had a brief set-back yesterday. we had some douche-bags break into the home and stole some plywood and materials. nothing worth too much, but they did destroy the framing of the doors, which need to be replaced. oh well, the driveway are awaiting some inspection before the pour, so it is just a holding pattern for now until it dries up (which won't happen until next week due to forecasted rain).....<br /><br /><div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-20097168095798238742010-04-15T20:30:00.000-07:002010-04-15T20:38:00.259-07:00diggin' it up<div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=339126915803%3A655207915&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460573024270180226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qD7AY4oJDrO00df3I65RDsjHnik-CxZswV4NtH4WcJ0ov02no8p9yN18WzkhDIMs35QRoEREiIWPsyidiaYvxjHO03iZV2BF10LoiUXX1BT-SFw22_x1AtUNM36rtes2mlZwPN4UoXAr/s200/IMG_0642.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=339126915803%3A655207915&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460573013355782882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh248GcGip6wrtRxDxNrAlQmCn9J2ZReWe2OF9sboEZSyusZIcFvU2MtFtgIsjellMaAlJMpa_tO_gldh9PqfbAD2FSCt2UwoP4H0CGM2YFA2GzFsl5ivVZrpYqvUOKGOnwcoAiXVRwATmV/s200/IMG_0578.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=339126915803%3A655207915&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460573011545298194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0vlL3aLDBRkUZj3LdYwM2wGYyD0bmBizTbC_A0HHMMw5jFwY4B_TyC5DnV1E2YDGfiFDL1qVdi3HG7rZU39iAs_R0Q3M-EZzhk6mQPTJ6JsZvIeP_riJ37cM5abNFGbVK0mZNbRE1hqk/s200/IMG_0648.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON THE ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>time to beautify the site. the removal of the tree guard, and digging up the old driveway, the site now looks like a war zone. the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">flatwork</span> forms are done, and after some tweaking, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">rebar</span> has gone down. hopefully, this thought of a landing strip-type driveway in my mind works well in reality. with the weather cooperating, the concrete will be poured sometime early next. additionally, the interior casework is going in. all the built-in closet casework is going in. </div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-41149479066185196002010-04-07T20:49:00.000-07:002010-04-07T21:00:43.190-07:00floor and door<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=495879884803%3A1424747887&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457609089098608082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhModSlEW4t8IIGkaNTpDHoy1bJvOERAynLZc8G1xTSfx8X3Ow2AzO78z6zXUNvypS2OijnSzmXzaXuKAd4mxDc4aczppolcQc-b0BdV5f3J50gRw9d0OBQfH1dO8FxPHf2PCz0SHDpl_w8/s200/DSC_7349.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=495879884803%3A1424747887&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457609084267694738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_h3D_D9ztG2tUPuN2cXoIjBPYVozSjc4Gc0J6PYuP6mpqxPezq2zP1LIbUAZFHNHHDKOcipz7L-vYWRSR4Sf0XmIK6ABu6jhoSMfvR32FF7AntT6C9t124apzS8w8QdY7Mc-UXu31IJ9/s200/DSC_7343.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=495879884803%3A1424747887&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457609077275658914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhti3sqVvwyGAomIjBFRDxhPlKtLGQPEiYKHcnUl_4ulBSU2q6ud0A2XZW5gURciuvxAJF3xIoFvFhwXp9JDYInV5EJl_HWDdJed13iGVqiBSt_8Dwu-chJuvq-0430n1Tqu9KoPHL6T6FS/s200/DSC_7333.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON THE ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>The solid oak wood floors are installed and they look great if i can say so myself. they are solid 5" wide northern white oak floors. we will stain them a dark ebony as the project finishes. also being planned are the cabinets for the closets and study bookshelf. designed both on the plans and also on the wall, quick drawings were made directly on the sheetrock with the finish carpenter. also on the garage is a temporary garage door while we decide on the final doors. things from now on will come fast, with interior doors, trim and cabinetry starting at the end of the week...hold on tight...<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-87907250844422821032010-04-03T22:15:00.001-07:002010-04-03T22:22:56.641-07:00tar in the house<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=617985374803%3A1250007221&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456147064269321538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XV9uAEDcAznJ9XN8qBzTjkgLfDUgIrj5IwWHeHjnqyTYpej5-ftC2T_jzh9rL_42oesYa4D6rQCynkwjDXCITKKYQ54Ls4wozVisNdjDtmA2FeZe07hpunVY_Ufe_qKB8DunGTigpCPj/s200/DSC_7331.JPG" /></a> <div><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=617985374803%3A1250007221&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456146870481413010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU3bPbcfX6GZA1_TKoL2si50PCq6Bst9isGU44vD3PnP4MTUmpT4pTdFT8LbGCUhjUcRs3Hyvsq0KUtNg34zFC9JPzL3rONalVhLykHICr3pgS0WdpHANKko6QNk2sLKDdrTfcFBI1xfh/s200/DSC_7323.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>the flooring installation has begun. the black gooey stuff in the photos is tar. yup, tar on the floor. because this is a single story home, the solid hardwood flooring would buckle if it was directly installed on the concrete floor, which is a porous material. therefore, the technique of screeds <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">embedded</span> into a tar covered floor is used. the tar is heated up to a high degree to make it more viscous, and poured directly on the slab. once the tar begins cooling down, the screeds, made of 2x4, are placed into the tar. once cooled, the solid hardwood floor is nailed to the screeds. this technique creates an air cushion between the slab and the floor, therefore enhancing the thermal break of the house. in the meantime, don't breathe too heavily since this tar can be extremely smelly! <div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-20467605308272543182010-04-03T22:07:00.001-07:002010-04-03T22:15:19.160-07:00pink sheetrock with details<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=717985374803%3A507602051&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456145175765826066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgj_cN_I0UqeMh9tVEGWLHGmkAR9FJ3A7GLEjQKtPU0H-_qUg_W-ccJ04IPyprVdnUzXiYKHrsRtJAnXHoGfEaS8RI7e13QYgrm-VZaGexkTqWXbilbWiA1eSv_bopkwnCBVBJ3ygLdoaN/s200/DSC_7304.JPG" /></a> <div><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=717985374803%3A507602051&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456145002508189666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisE2s-YeEc-0AahHMcrI33ZDKla8fzMwS4Lihg9vJV0WTtus0pADCZWEjaItF4W2RI8EBFMoZQ__frftLSdHV2Wdajzh7E0xHRkvUOW_7oeKsmZBcIDpnk4pGxzzUUp7eeHSeEunqweR40/s200/DSC_7293.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=717985374803%3A507602051&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456144994026101090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXs2cAOJGylsd849TGAvIpv-X7s5-_yLac1dwW7x2dJgVgiMxKnvTU0J0hp40mpouRJZ3vZT0sC-xc4Hg-yaZIAbH2WIfnRYTfOdztDLBSH6zKA6Jifs3kjIQ8GDaM_hvSPDnEa0ohijZ/s200/DSC_7281.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=717985374803%3A507602051&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456144986261157538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPu6GxzRfX2QXzM21zVqOy0t9_2z-m2hQyrZ1Nas8o0zjY7TDWKgFPCVxbBYy47AoI_qcj5Bc7oKbt8vH9TjYoGuUazrh5N43vZN50l6vWY31_BGROHPevpaab-HnRAH9Sh7EfdHQBTF2N/s200/DSC_7260.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>here are some pictures of additional details of the home including the main beams travel from inside out of the home, the recessed main mirror in the master bath and the level 4 drywall finish, which explains the pink mud on the wall. next up, flooring. <div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-54242143543478628962010-03-26T18:58:00.000-07:002010-03-26T19:17:40.577-07:00light me up!<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=914742344803%3A1054624745&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453128115623464786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAD-RzUI_pjp7rCy1A7Fd67Lpl7Y8uN1Y78gZPzplgAgJE0BCTE8yyPd2FRq5-WegmKGQYRc7c-t4jRDyFaL3TxsMHfgprd2_PwcoQcEHUZ9jA0YpWXf9Rk9Z0grWbLnoz0gPhnPwUKJn/s200/DSC_7255.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=914742344803%3A1054624745&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453128113326676194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjpbpcm0TRMiOVQiap3JqP7mur-shlqRa4_B4EDxPIlVJYsEQTdjCwtMqIgArxAy1UGDFDUFGliMCC9FrpZemZBmAXc8P5KFIV9gOCz7dcinHiYVJwP1_6JAmIAFT5ZL9r8w5rsvVPPHs/s200/DSC_7251.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=914742344803%3A1054624745&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453128104726060690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBP7MS6K5vQM2MmELL_VltwPWhX4FHiBZzW9X7MmXrzSV8AdnCvo50gBQ0T979e3O1k_gkUWHGquZHQLNnGMxkEJ6Y4BWt-5MguheQWcFi26Reibpn4Gcs_OMlxTwJi0zxEWYTdFXrQ-mo/s200/DSC_7250.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=914742344803%3A1054624745&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453128095961073442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmP_ANxY2iz5ExjqBx0N_y72oIkROgeGJyp5jYv4koGQqpCWL903brQj3sIN-TbHoGYzDhdpyPa0BFGmisTMvmq0lSuMA5iu3bJVnFeInl8aJ5QojCmx-eG7Xo7PHvLB9vEW-GQitQDjuS/s200/DSC_7242.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=914742344803%3A1054624745&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453128092970310754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxckywJVbep-t4Ziu2k6DlZrisovAXdWlwxpv5CuOcgP2n4n2WTVSJFQ8ABk26IusFFiHmg_zA9oISQwAHeaKZ1wLcqoyP7NL8PwY7iU0IaWIGDO7YAe4gg5Pmc2WCYVeUNhxjdzMohyphenhyphenI/s200/DSC_7238.JPG" /></a>CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>the brick on the fireplace has been installed, and it is nice to have an earth tone color in the home now to warm things up a little. the brick on the fireplace against the commercial type windows looks great. it make it look like the brick goes from outside-in just like the main beams of the house. additionally, the main beams have been painted its light gray color. these beams pop nicely against the soft white exterior. a few more swipes of the mud on the wall, and paint and wood floor will be put in.<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-60518914318611363182010-03-26T18:52:00.001-07:002010-03-26T18:58:05.781-07:00gypsum it up!<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=188959634803%3A1540674578&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453125780327017170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqaITFJHeG5OkYBCNF6mswLL9S7XX1lDXr7dQd8xMj4XWfTOXozt-s3og6ubhoawX5c72fbC680Px9QMeDEu-_ZmlH0BZXXkc7JrOBBzeUZrlS6cf3H7kTcBaZmDdEe9yK6xCR_p51yGfg/s200/5.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=188959634803%3A1540674578&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453125777966235810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMRrVoJTh7sabXsKE2VI2sSta4W46C2P__QuN-pQJzvZ019UIsw1XjsLxFOTmoTZvfH18fr9IK6w2kzZRoL8MzP0fbF5u7CMP6CupeGfH078Iv2qM4f8JuSoge45DpHpKs3Nj__viL1L8/s200/4.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=188959634803%3A1540674578&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453125772608246082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_GKv24dIcgI6tywvgPqQtHlrpaXKLIO_wwvHOOnmilBK3VOnXcceGc0PHazRDoeHjAbFr2aYhK8uRpeur3ShECHOAl_t87XtUqayOT4TzVl7nycEtDf99gzziFm83CPZ51ktt3nSSBrR/s200/3.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=188959634803%3A1540674578&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453125767456740354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTgJYWWgtO4QQDY1jLJTwL5Lk3iaO8dJrCRl6Au3e3GCcVO2abWjrMoeLWFGIoSbYNzW0k4KTDUVPmav7ar8Hx23_LQO1Cww3KadQxwIz1T_G0ztQIyMX33wA6yFOIahychBuJlszfCyI/s200/2.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=188959634803%3A1540674578&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453125755694494194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPmpmHiDHOfetHatpLaHcr59bj41LWLWXqaYSXO3Fh5MdDCQf-Y7yILaPqwB6y730v63FAcDU9UIYog5ipyFsTnuKIzrLmDzk7qpO6_wnDr85EM9EAE5pgZwOD0ImMbisTce2qTIh4GwL/s200/1.JPG" /></a>CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div>in a day the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gypsum</span> board crew put up the sheets lightning fast. the shape of each room is finally taking shape. additionally, the white color of the boards <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">really</span> give a sense of how the finished rooms lightning level will be. this house has a great glow during dusk as the sunset light streams into the home through the three clerestory windows that were a late addition. stay tuned for additional mud and tape of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sheetrock</span> and the installation of the brick on the fireplace.</div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-47238344871026016302010-03-21T18:50:00.000-07:002010-03-21T19:04:57.121-07:00no more echo<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=500008324803%3A127462685&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451271460106326818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsZwrsV_PHwbQSlyXWPx9XLKQUTjLlIKbValNWUGG1KA9VfaugHCHoKkAtLOmw8znPdIH-V3qEoIEIEeQ-fPWsNFkFX1IcTdO31-wIrUdqYt5WRkUJsSQZFfw6KBsW0_UyV9P-s1AKSsy/s200/DSC_7189.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=500008324803%3A127462685&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451271448993496178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsbbIFF8qf8DuK6InUsA-lDPMAf0Y6Ozl460FMml00CW_Bbfj5m8rCRxdrtNATxwLJpDVOiuzsJd3hkEBF1rfYHxZnhXfazloVJ-6NzD7hF8tMryV4OWTqZUsXECS7Uo_WrsbUEh50lxTa/s200/DSC_7175.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=500008324803%3A127462685&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451271439140922850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCeZiSJZlLGRFDIyxbJ8ERbAeasfilWcX3VG5xiAl0TPE7IhEwckhg1ms6UZf2f4hXkD3lBYnO55ltyakvCjchuTicVrRBLTwkdkIU8m7ZutlfoV1qcZHd1YJcLf8hczvUdPN___75x5g/s200/DSC_7164.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=500008324803%3A127462685&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451271435060881154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCh_OdaxvVR3gDUj3XrejGN5am7vty7b48owB2B47rv_h75yzRLkKSRv-LqlsngZc2nj58FJ1z-I4jWdSY26xJP3TDMdvH0oa4wvfYmH-x8WVWL2TYv8jOmunhzpSDinZobrA6iYW4s-gQ/s200/DSC_7152.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=500008324803%3A127462685&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451271428360781090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrP3TC4aRlogcCUFToRuIlXv_O4Ba7TLiY5yU2LBa4BqUqS4_9PGUrlbS9-dMHSbQVV1HyxYbgwzHrgeI_TzUtB4TjO9HzopUG6JwjHzRVRDriLcuvCa5noRgqFddtb0WMAfthFkCAmOy/s200/DSC_7101.JPG" /></a> CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div align="justify">additional progress has been made over the past two weeks. the exterior has been caulked, primed and painted. exterior has been painted a soft white, while the beams are painted a light gray. the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">galvanized</span> flashing around the brick and main beams are left exposed, while the flashing near the panels have been painted the same color. inside, speaker wiring and conduits have been run, and insulation installed. hopefully all has been put in order now, since the drywall will go up this week. this will make a very large difference when on the inside. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-389288787963114902010-03-10T21:14:00.000-08:002010-03-10T21:27:05.910-08:00brick and mortar<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=905445183803%3A366992454&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447241942430072082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZ-JGv3GpSZHRKh1QiPlaKhltcEYE-zuOE5e04kbbtNcSx8QhWNkBGK1D0b7nCQ3IZ6jIVKqkrkZGMpRjYqTNrl-IbfAj3cG9wmOFL0GSQegWigPDmeqoWYOEZTawgv8ph6HNKBxyZIFu/s200/DSC_6975.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=905445183803%3A366992454&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447241943537551714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPL3SNeXPclx7mHewk1SXlL8RO6wxvltD1k1_UngaK-uW0wJ3y6tafesF2W2zxC-Sk8vC2IYdmlRA-6uBWnvpxKNHtQPRI0ApkllEsfkl4QpTmaOQefCZPJtuPS5SHeE36xK6TuSAY_r5s/s200/DSC_6970.JPG" /></a>CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY</div><div> </div><div>it has been a few weeks since my last update, work has been keeping me very busy. since last time, the brick has been installed. additionally, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">galvanized</span> trim and flashing have been installed as well. there is just a little bit of finish work on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">hardi</span> panel and planks before everything is ready for prime and paint. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">i'm</span> very happy with the choice of brick...made by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">lakewood</span>, called light grey. thanks to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aker</span> house in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">kessler</span> woods development in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">dallas</span> for the inspiration. next up is finalizing the mechanical and framing inspections before drywall is installed. it is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">crouch</span> time now for finalizing appliances, tiles, flooring. going fast, so hang on tight.</div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730167004317096052.post-4619838337649176682010-02-21T18:17:00.000-08:002010-02-21T18:29:05.763-08:00siding and colors lay down<a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=994312513803%3A95282285&cm_mmc=site_email-new_site_sharecore_-View_photos_album"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440887708342569538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTnFiFSt_GMW-1BNr9GluBM7A3FMltjD8E-mnhBYjncgmv7rj96TI6geD5eUjVDUmb5h4QmzVEbgOLRM1e8HhdvCvjBpPrnRNWHHkhvdGJuEEddsQtjKuwp5yuC4csamm4ZzluIfxvhKW/s200/771242282803.jpg" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=994312513803%3A95282285&cm_mmc=site_email-new_site_sharecore_-View_photos_album"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440886986596663266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-uGapf0MM41BShGJLwDSv8T_mxu4eSGASX8-BuEU4pA_dn1ddUnwy06wV-txprK5dy1O3s7MYmJv1XoF2xYf1XwilgDuveXZ_u15ujqdwz2hErazaqUtnI4v4SYvpm8b7j9YsD5ty5tU-/s200/DSC_6893.JPG" /></a> <div><div><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=994312513803%3A95282285&cm_mmc=site_email-new_site_sharecore_-View_photos_album"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440886524066102178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLeO78YJzIUBphnF-DxPEUlXjfioaEcUaZVkb_KvFj1LJHQ5_AMNSTY9vnvXhP-8Vc0-Y-qiCdUb1xaTUIUdq6NoSddcFJVPwQSKlruH30WQ397lT8ytFsYNvtDksrISNqHdm47C9_v1q/s200/DSC_6911.JPG" /></a> <div><div>CLICK ON THE ABOVE FOR GALLERY</div><div></div><br /><div>new updates for this week are the paneling on the courtyard facade has been installed. the fire sprinkler system has been installed. paint color has been finalized. the brick is still scheduled to be installed over the next week or so pending inspections. drywall is just around the corner once we get all the wiring, plumbing, and other rough-ins finalized. soon enough we will have a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">hvac</span> system up and going. upcoming will be the installation of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">tankless</span> water heater. one large heater will be able to service the whole-house. additional "green" aspects of the home are the foil-backed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">OSB</span> boards on the ceiling/roof, the commercial type windows with argon gas middle and a thermal layout that keeps the hot west facing portions of the home low and unexposed. <div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Lamont House Developmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085314633531805142noreply@blogger.com1