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Progress continues

2008-04-30T12:10:59.7120000-04:00

Progress is continuing and getting closer to completion. The rooms are starting to be easily distinguishable beceause of features like the fireplaces and bars.

End in sight

2008-04-18T09:50:51.6730000-04:00

Now that the insulation is done, the drywallers are working on the inside. The Coffen Construction crew takes advantage of some nice weather and is applying the 10" peeled split logs.

Insulation and Spancrete

2008-03-13T15:03:06.7030000-04:00

Here is a nice view of the rooms under the garage. Notice the Spancrete ceiling. For an extra $15,000 to $30,000, depending on the size of the garage, you can increase the square footage of the home very economically.

Progress Continues

2008-02-29T12:52:37.8470000-05:00

Progress on the family's lakehouse is continuing. Below are some of the latest pictures.

More Shapely

2008-02-11T15:12:26.9520000-05:00

The family's lakehouse is continuing the take shape. Shingles and house wrap are being applied. The fireplace chase is framed and will be covered with Baileys Harbor Stone, another standard item in the Golden Eagle Log Home's complete package system.

Taking Shape

2008-01-30T10:56:36.5330000-05:00

Here are the latest pictures of the construction. The entire structure is now taking shape.

Construction Continues

2008-01-10T14:54:52.5780000-05:00

Construction the family's Lakehouse continued over the holidays. Below are pictures of the main level construction.

First Shipment

2007-12-19T13:26:10.0230000-05:00

The first shipment from Golden Eagle arrived as scheduled a week ago. Since then the contractors have been working on framing in the basement.

Excavation Underway

2007-12-08T11:19:30.1400000-05:00

Thankfully the contractors are experienced. They had the forethought to cover the building site with hay and then a very large tarp.

Contract Signed

2007-11-19T11:59:49.9010000-05:00

he big news is that Coffen Construction is scheduled to break ground on the foundation next week.

Green it is

2007-11-02T17:22:23.8980000-04:00

The family has been poring over the Golden Eagle selection booklet nearly every day. After changing their minds numerous times, they have decided to go with green. . .

Selection Booklet and decisions

2007-10-16T17:27:46.4430000-04:00

Golden Eagle provided the family with a selection booklet. The booklet contains images of the options for the interior and exterior options the family has in designing their lakehouse. A few decisions were easy for the family to make.

Appraisal and bank approval

2007-10-09T12:11:37.1930000-04:00

The family has received the appraisal of their lakehouse and approval from the bank to move forward. Now the family will start working on bids from the construction company to make sure they match the amount financed.

Garage Planning

2007-09-27T11:59:14.1930000-04:00

The family decided early in the process of creating their lakehouse that they wanted a garage, but the father saw an advertisement for something that has sparked his interest.

Financing and Appraisal

2007-09-19T09:48:37.0540000-04:00

The family has started another important process in their pursuit of their lakehouse. They have submitted their blue prints to the bank and the bank's appraiser.

Hybrid and energy questions answered

2007-09-10T12:10:29.3510000-04:00

More questions were posted about the advantages of split log construction, energy efficiency and hybrid options. The family shared some of the same questions and sought the answers from Golden Eagle.

Hybrid Options

2007-09-06T10:15:11.4140000-04:00

This week Golden Eagle announced they are now offering hybrid as a third option for home structure (along with full log and split log). They provided the family with rendering of a hybrid home.

Images of Options/Response to comments

2007-09-05T11:05:48.5390000-04:00

Darwin Reed posted a comment in this blog asking for visuals of the log choices offered to the family by Golden Eagle.

Change of plans

2007-08-30T16:35:48.1640000-04:00

After receiving advice from a Golden Eagle engineer, the family has changed their mind on using 10x10 full log construction.

Exterior Images

2007-08-22T10:45:49.3040000-04:00

The family received the exterior renderings of their lakehouse based on the floor plan.