Steve is Starting Our Foundation

@kobesbuddy (76074)
East Tawas, Michigan
May 21, 2024 1:26pm CST
Laying block is a vital part of the construction process. It is probably the most important step, when building a new home. If the foundation isn't properly done, it won't be able to withstand the weight, of all those building materials. With a firm, stable foundation, everything else is securely held in place. I had this explained to me, not too long ago. It's not a hurry up process, that can be completed in a day or two. Today, Steve took his equipment to our lot, but one machine wasn't working properly. Thus, he called Jay and they met for lunch at a restaurant, to discuss matters. It's OK, one more day won't matter Photo: Borrowed from Pixabay
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@sallypup (58732)
• Centralia, Washington
21 May
Yes there must be a strong foundation for a house. That's the kind of thing I worry about when it comes to my elderly house- it has stood up for 124 years but I wonder?
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
My son and his wife bought a home, it's about 150 years old. It's as straight as the day it was constructed:)
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@sallypup (58732)
• Centralia, Washington
21 May
@kobesbuddy That's great that their home is still solid.
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
@sallypup They have changed many things, it's almost totally remodeled. But the foundation is solid.
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@Rimps85 (1300)
• India
21 May
are you doing it all by yourself?
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
Yes, the construction of the home will be done by us. We needed to hire a man to dig the foundation and another man to lay the block foundation. We will hire a roofing company, to do the roof. Everything indoors, my husband and I will complete it.
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
@Rimps85 Jay worked in the building business for over 20 years. He did estimates and blue-prints for customers, on a computer.This is the first home, he has built.
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@Rimps85 (1300)
• India
21 May
@kobesbuddy I see...thats wonderful
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@Juliaacv (49018)
• Canada
21 May
Happy to hear that the building process is underway. Such an exciting time for you both, I'm very happy for you Kharla. You are so right about the foundation, my cousins run the family contractor business in the Detroit area that my great uncle started decades ago. They do good work to still be working 3 generations later.
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@Juliaacv (49018)
• Canada
21 May
@kobesbuddy That is such love for their work that they can inspire the next generation. My Dad's cousin, Charlie, passed away one night after his secretary left for the day, and was found the next morning by her, still at his desk. I'm sure that Charles Jr. will retire before that happens. Their company name is C.E. Gleeson Constructors Inc, they are out of Troy, MI
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
And we have two families in our area, who have passed down their building businesses, also. Ulman Builders and Hemphill/Schirmer Construction. The next generation is taking the reigns, while their fathers finally get some relaxation!
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@RasmaSandra (75072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May
So glad for you that the foundation is ready to be done, Best of luck,
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
22 May
Steve is starting this work today, one of the major jobs to building a home.
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@TheHorse (209222)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May
I hope you get 'er done..
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
22 May
My father built our home in about three months. For us, it has been a year in August! That's when we purchased the lot.
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@dya80dya (34862)
21 May
The foundation is very important.
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@snowy22315 (172621)
• United States
21 May
You must be so excited. Did you and Jay design the house..or just pick a construction design? That is one thing I have never done..had a house built. This was new construction when I bought it, but I had no hand in the design.
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@snowy22315 (172621)
• United States
21 May
@kobesbuddy Yeah, when my parents built their house..my dad did the blueprints. One thing I always liked about their house which was a simple design but effective was a laundry shoot that went directly into a laundry cart downstairs.
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
Jay does blue-prints. So, we designed the floorplan together. I said what I like, he either agreed or told me what might not work. Jay worked with contractors building homes, from his office. He did takeoffs on a computer.
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@kaylachan (60583)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May
No, you don't want to rush something like foundation. It's a process.
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@LeaPea2417 (36781)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 May
I forget, are you having your home built?
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
No, we are doing the construction work.
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@LadyDuck (463157)
• Switzerland
22 May
One more day will not change your planning a lot, it is important that your house is solid.
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@LadyDuck (463157)
• Switzerland
23 May
@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
22 May
Nope, one more day will not change anything.
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@wolfgirl569 (98009)
• Marion, Ohio
21 May
They are moving along
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@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 May
Already, it will be a year in August. We purchased the lot on Aug. 8th, 2023.
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@just4him (311359)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 May
The important thing is that he started the foundation. Everything takes time. Soon you will move into your new home.
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@just4him (311359)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 May
@kobesbuddy Now that the foundation is being laid, it won't be long. You might even be in your new home by your anniversary.
@kobesbuddy (76074)
• East Tawas, Michigan
22 May
We had it all mapped out, to be in our new home within four months. That four months turned in six, and then into 12 months. It will be a year on Aug. 11th, since we signed the final paperwork. This was our Wedding Anniversary, 2023:) We told the other couple this, their reply, "oh, really?" It was OK, at least we handed her husband the big check!
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@JudyEv (329038)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May
Certainly a good solid foundation is very important. It will be exciting watching the work progress.
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@LindaOHio (161649)
• United States
22 May
Yay! This is getting exciting. Have a good day.
@jstory07 (134834)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 May
I hope your house will be build really soon. How big will it be?
• Pakistan
22 May
It sounds like Steve encountered a minor setback with one of his machines today, but it's great to hear that he's addressing the issue promptly. A quick lunch meeting with Jay to discuss the matter shows their dedication to getting things right. After all, taking an extra day to resolve any issues now will pay off in the long run.