November 26-28. More drywall and landscaping.

Sean and Clifford.

Side yard.

Backyard with seed and straw.

New lower retaining wall.

Rocks collected during initial excavation.

One of our favorite shots.

Bob and Sean working through some issues....I don't think either one of us will miss these meetings.

November 17, 2011. Excavating and tree removal.

We are using Mike Williams Tree Service.  He cleared our land initially.  He is recommended by Service Magic and they vet all businesses for proper insurance and expertise.  Additionally, Mike has received certification from the town of Lake Lure in tree removal and land management.

Tree in front of house.

Mess left by electric company, when pole placed.

Hill before clearing work began.

Many trees cut down were dead or hollow and dying.

Most trees chipped for use as mulch.

Oops!  Caught a limb on the way down.

Steve Lunsford making short work of the brush out front.

Saving rocks for the retaining walls and landscape.

Firewood!

Most of hill cleared.

Another load of rock arrives.  Mike Williams.

Can't wait for spring...

November 12, 2011. Insulation complete, drywall is next.

We contacted several companies for the spray foam, but chose Allied Insulation out of Asheville.     They were very thorough and professional and did a great job.  We can't wait to see how well the product works for us when it's really cold or really hot.

We chose fiberglass for the exterior doors.

Most of the pictures are upstairs.  The solid log walls don't have insulation.

The spray foam is 'open cell' and you can poke holes in it with your finger.

They have trimmed it flat, where the drywall will be placed.

Fluffy spray in between the rafter looks like meringue.

The basement got the regular batt insulation.

Unfinished side of basement.

The garage side.  It will be dry walled to code for exhaust fumes.