The Exterior Is Almost Complete

The windows and doors are installed and the finishing touches are being completed on the exterior siding.  The porch / deck handrails are being installed.  Next we plan to construct the retaining wall, drill the well and grade the site.  After that the focus will shift to the inside, where the plumbers have already started.

Proposed Kitchen Layout

Front View of Hallmark Lodge

Despite raining off and on we have been able to continue on with the siding

Siding Begins

We have selected LP smartsiding for the Hallmark Lodge.It is a phenomenal product. It comes in longer lengths than other products. It has a more defined wood profile. The warranty is much better. It has a 50/5 parts/labor warranty. In the gables we have installed a staggered edge shake. The walls are finished inch 6" lap siding.

Jonathan Nailed the View Angle

Rumbling Bald Mountain

When we located the house foundation last Spring it was impossible to see thru the trees to confirm the long-range views.  Jonathan used GPS and town aerial maps to determine that the house should be oriented at 30 degrees to the East of North.   As you can see from this actual 'Winter' picture, taken from our new deck, he got it perfect.