Since going back to work, everything has slowed down a bit. In part for lack of time, and in part because it is getting down to the hard bits that just take time, and thought. All of the macro framing is complete, so that leaves the duct bulkheads you can see starting to take shape here:
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| We are actually going to do a drop ceiling, but you still need dry wall on all the vertical surfaces, even the stupid ones. |
To go with the odd framing, is the electrical, this stuff is mostly slow because of thought, we keep having to check code books, and double check each others work (Erin is doing most of the box wiring, while I'm framing.) We are trying to keep our options open with respect to the basement as a future mini-appartment, so we are wiring the "bar" as more of a kitchenette, so everything to code with respect to the number and wiring of junction boxes near the sink, and for the future fridge. So that means 12 gage conductor for 20 amp boxes, and two full circuits of it. Everyone you ask when it comes to code has a different answer, and it isn't because any of them are strictly wrong, but because code seems to shift every three to five years. Especially where it comes to water and electricity being close to one another.
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| Some good examples of receptacle and sconce junction boxes. |
Speaking of insulation, I now have two more companies coming to quote, so I think I'll have some leverage and a good price. This is probably going to be the single largest expense in the basement, so I figure doing my research is time well spent.
Anyways, all things go according to plan I'm thinking we will have unfinished drywall in place by Christmas.
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