Siding and HVAC

Yesterday, the contractors started putting up the siding. It's looking good so far. I was hoping they would have more done, but I guess it's not as fast a process as I would have hoped. It looks like another two to three days and they will have it done. These pictures are from this morning. It rained all day today, so they did not do any work today.

Here's a picture of the garage. They got most of the siding on the front of the garage done. I like the way the siding contrasts with the windows. Can't wait to see the finished product!

I had to break down and get a small generator. It rained again today, so I went out and pumped a little bit of water out of the basement. This morning, I paid the money to Detroit Edison so they can come run the electric line to the house. It will take them about two or three weeks before it gets done. So, until then, this generator is going to be my best friend. Interestingly enough, today, the guy at Detroit Edison tells me that I should have had them put up temporary service when I put the foundation in. Now this isn't the first time I've spoke to him. I've been speaking with him on and off for the past two months and he never mentioned this. Maybe I wasn't asking the right questions, but at least now I know for next time...

A quick shot of the ductwork in the basement. I won't have the contractors install the furnace in the basement yet. With water in the basement, it would not be the smartest thing to put a furnace down there. I'll wait until after the electrical is installed and the sump pump functioning 100% of the time, then I'll have it done.