We decided to build the garage first so when we remodel the house, we can put all of our stuff in there. After a few meetings with our architect, Leopold, we decided on a design. Sticking with the craftsman style but we also wanted to make it appear as a one car garage from the street. We were originally going to build a car and a half to save some backyard space, but the city actually made us build a 2 car. (Jim is really upset about this). We had our property surveyed and to come to find out that the property line was off by about 2 feet, in our favor.
The next step was for us to apply for a variance to put the garage the property line. The hearing for that was on December 10th, it was approved with no problems but we had to wait 15 days for anyone to contest it. While we were waiting for that period to pass, with the help of our friends, Sean & Alejandro, we took the old fence down and built a beautiful craftsman fence. We also dug out 25 yards of soil in preparation for the foundation. The 15 days passed and we got our permit. The very next day at 7:00 we started pouring concrete for the foundation. Everything went smoothly, we got lucky with the beautiful California weather and it was all framed in a week.
Well, last night it decided to start raining. I know we really need the rain, but could it have not waited just one more week so we could get a roof on!?! Jim had to climb up on the roof to put a tarp up at about 9:00 last night. It helped, but he still had to squeegee all the water out of the attic space this morning before the concrete slab got poured.
The slab is poured and the roofers came out today to put the roofing paper on. After putting up 4 plastic tarps to cover the window and door openings, we are now water-proofed, well sort of.
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