New Floors and More Sidewalks


This week we were in hurry up and wait mode.  The concrete people could not pour until Thursday.  It was just as well with all the rain.  But once they got started, man what a difference a floor can make.


There is a huge "arm" that goes inside the building from the truck.  Then they just start pouring.  It's a pretty neat process.

You can see the red Pex Pipe for the radiant floor heat



They started in the back northeast corner of the building first.

Transforming muck and mire into a smooth finished product.  Amazing.  These guys are so good at what they do.



All finished for now.


Prep work began for the main brick building.   There was already a concrete slab under Mark's office.  They were preparing it to blend with the new floor.






Polishing it off.  Smooth as a baby's behind.

The final process for the sidewalks can now finally be completed.  After all the heavy equipment part was done, the front sidewalk could be poured.  YAY!!!









The finished product



Looks good doesn't it?  Now if Mark can just get that wreath off the front of the building ;)

Next up we will be looking at windows, doors and bids for the roof.  I myself am dreaming of landscaping with flowers, shrubs and perennials.  That will be the fun part for me.  Stay tuned!!!

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