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In response to
"LIR Reluctant Cynic - WTAF? about your house - how is that on you as a home owner? that should be a general contractor issue. "
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Epiphany
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Okay, a bit longer of a story, and a summary of the ADU for maj
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The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) got off to a good start over the summer, but then we hit a big snag. The architect's had played fast and loose with city building codes regarding ventilation of the crawl space and radon remediation, which led to the city stopping work after the foundation had been built.
It took two months for the architects, the contractor, and the engineers to come up with a solution that did *not* involve having to re-pour the foundation.
By that time, all the pieces the contractor had lined up had fallen apart. The major issue was the custom steel construction for the main, A-frame part of the house. That A-frame is composed of 8 steel pieces (four on each side) hanging off a 6-in diameter steel rod down the center of the roofline. When we couldn't meet the scheduled time to form the steel, the manufacturer bumped us to the back of the line.
And that set off a domino effect. The framers moved on to other projects, then went south to Houston and Florida for rebuilding projects. The electricians also went to Houston (but are now back in Northern California). The plumbers are still around, but won't be needed until the finishing phase.
So, right now, we're scheduled to get the steel formed on Monday. If that happens, then the crane company and engineers will install the steel frame next Thursday -- assuming it hasn't rained for a day and isn't raining that day.
If that happens, then the contractor has two framing companies lined up to come in over the weekend (again, assuming it's not raining) to finish off the square portion and the roof.
If all that happens, then the rest of the interior work will be completed in November and December.
If any bit falls the wayside, well ... we won't be able to start construction until the rainy season ends in March or April.
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