This is the current situation in the interior. The plumbing was being done today and seems close to being finished. The electrician is coming tomorrow and I should be able to attach the sheet for the cellulose insulation as early as Thursday. Supposedly, the beam running up the center of the ceiling in the above image will be the wall for the loft where the kids' rooms will be. There will be a loss of light and the space below will feel smaller, but what are you going do... I've been told the loft space will be very uncomfortable in summer. I should also mention that the loft will be made after inspection. Legally, it can't be included in the official plans.

 Both the east and west, first and second floors have these sliding balcony doors. These particular ones open onto nothing and will probably be like that until I construct a deck. It promises to be a herculean undertaking.

 The house has been covered in a Tyvek-type sheet. Under it is a material that resembles MDF, but is actually made from volcanic ash. The roofing finished up yesterday, except for the "chimney".

This is the "chimney" which will house the stovepipe. For the time being the carpenter will cap the opening with flashing and when the stove is installed in the fall, the exterior collar will be attached. I will be given the honor of cutting a large hole in the first floor ceiling when the time comes.