No messes but plenty of activity behind the scenes

What's been going the past couple weeks?

Well, although I don't have much to show for it, I have spent a fair amount of time on the phone and in email getting bids from subcontractors for all the various bits and pieces.

Septic - not much progress

The quest for an installer has been a difficult one. The construction industry is crazy across the entire state due to the economic and real-estate boom. Getting someone willing to drive up to our lot to do the install has proven challenging. I'm hoping to close on the septic installer and get someone scheduled early this coming week.

Windows - on order

We ordered Pella Impervia windows for the cabin. See the previous post for details.

Exterior Doors - out to bid

Katie and I decided on a 3'6" x 8' fiberglass door with 5 square small frosted windows stacked vertically up the door. We found several suppliers and expect all to be back to us in the coming week with estimates. Still need to get on the garage door to get a bid for it, though.

Lumber package - out to bid

I put out the plans to several lumber suppliers in the area, all of whom are very busy.  It's going to take them a while to generate a take-off of the package, but their ability to supply things quickly is usually not a problem. Not too worried here, but need to get this finalized.

SIPS - in process

I'm working with a SIP panel manufacturer to get the SIPs specified and ordered. Planning to get this nailed down this coming week.  They have a 6 week lead time currently. Gotta get going if we're going to hit the end of August.

Roofing - finding bidders

I've sent the plans to one friend who owns a roofing company to see if he can take on the project. I also called a friend who's been in the roofing business for decades, has run roofing companies and has done projects from Alaska to Florida. He strongly recommended standing seem metal instead of corrugated, because the snow will tear off any exposed fasteners. He also gave me some pointers on how to install at the top and bottom eves for durability and to prevent water and ice infiltration.

Siding - finding bidders

I've done a little research but haven't made much progress here.

Exterior stairs - stalled

There's a local stair *tread* company that manufactures reinforced concrete treads -- but only the treads. The guy who makes the metal stringers is "way busy" -- he promised he'd take a look in a week or two.