Outdoor Living Project II

We previously told you about our work on an outdoor living project here.  Indiana weather hasn’t helped us with progress this Spring.  We had to wait for the weather to warm up enough to complete the masonry on the fireplace before we could make the tie-in with the rest of the structure.  Once that happened in March, we were able to complete the framing, but then April came with nearly constant rain delays.  Since that time we have completed the roof structure, installed the shingles and the EPDM roof on the flat section.  We have completed the barrel ceiling framing.  We have also completed the perimeter retaining wall.

Next on the schedule is the electrical rough-in.  The Owners finalized the lighting layout and have made most of the fixture selections this week.  We will be running the electric in flexible plastic conduit for maximum future options.  The Owners use a computerized lighting and security system in their home.  This system will be extended to the cabana to allow remote control of the lighting and other electrical systems.

We are also about to begin the installation of masonry walls that define the room.  The walls are solid core decorative retaining wall blocks that are designed for mortarless installation with vertical installation.  The critical area will be around the kitchen area where the interior dimensions are crucial for the kitchen cabinets and appliances while the exterior dimensions are crucial to the column alignment and hurricane shutter locations.

Check back for futher updates where we’ll have additional pictures of how it all comes together.