Hard to believe it is only a week until Christmas. My husband asks what I want for Christmas and all I can think of is our Quonset house built and for us to be celebrating next year's Christmas there!
Where are we at now in the process...
Our architect has submitted the drawings to structural engineer for approval and then we will move on to the nitty gritty details. Also, Austin has been interviewing/talking with general contractors. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous most of them would think we are crazy for wanting to be so involved and do as much of the building as we can. Turns out we've only been laughed at once out of 5 GCs that have been talked to. We need a general contractor in order to get the construction loan from the bank. The GC will have to submit their portfolio and what not to obtain the financing.
The idea is for us to do what we can and let the GC do the rest. The tricky part of that is agreeing on what we can actually get done safely, correctly, and in a timely manner. Still working on that list and trying to agree. The one thing we for sure agree upon is that we want to erect the Quonset, kind of like a barn raising experience. Hopefully the friends and family will be showing up to participate.
I'm getting a little less nervous about this huge undertaking and much more exciting. With the plans being finalized that means I can start shopping for items to repurpose or build for the house. Second hand stores, here I come!
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