Week 12

This past week we received the first draft of the floor plan from the architect. The main floor was not what we expected (see below). He was trying to not infringe on the copyright of the original architect, so he introduced changes that would make it a new design. Problem is, we really like the original design, so we drew it essentially back to the way it was (see below). He said he could make it like the original if we purchase the reproduction rights, so that is what we will do - cost around $900 but it gets us what we want. The 2nd floor design was exactly what we wanted, so we have no changes to it. He will fix and get us the 2nd draft this coming week, then he'll start on the exterior design.

The septic design also arrived this week - it's exactly what we wanted! It provides for a drainfield placement that works completely with our home site placement at the property center. I will send them a check for the balance ($2000) plus a check for the county's fee ($500). He said the county was processing septic reviews much quicker than the 4 months that they had been doing - but he didn't say how much quicker. We're still on track for a early March ground-breaking. You can see the septic design here. I'm glad I bought ProgeCAD and did the Site Layout. Huard used it and I was able to get the perfect septic design. One thing I learned, though, is to have the contractors (septic, etc) provide a separate DWG and reference it in my own CAD project. This works much better than having them add their stuff directly to the CAD project.

HH Windows & Doors sent the quote for fold & slide doors. 2 sets, 6 - 30" panels each will cost around $23K. I think I can negotiate them down to $20K - we'll see. Nana Doors (they apparently invented the fold & slide doors) wants $27K!

The AquaQuip sales guy recommended a concrete company - Swanson Brothers - for the pool room concrete. I spoke with JC and he seems to know what he's talking about. I sent him our floor plan sketch (US Mail - email isn't working yet; disgusting!) and am waiting for him to get back to me with a rough quote.

I've given up on the local Hawaiian Pool rep getting me a quote; I sent him email and he took my contact info at the home show, but have heard nothing. Must not need the business.

First Floor - Architect's Idea



First Floor - Our Idea (similar to original)


Second Floor - Architect's Idea (we like it)