Renewing our Services
Today we renewed our services. There was a problem with our water line containing lead but we replaced it.
Our New home in Millcreek
Scott and I purchased this tiny wartime home with the aid of our realtor Danelle Bolinski. The home is two blocks away from the Millcreek ravine walking trails and two blocks off Whyte ave. Our plan is to knock it down in the spring of 2010 to make way for our new open concept home. Stay tuned for updates on our building progress.
Pruning Trees for Clearance
It has come to my attention that trees can only be pruned during certain seasons as per City bylaws. We have a large mature elm on our lot and would like to be able to keep it. Elms can only be pruned in Edmonton between October 1 and March 31. We plan to start demo and building in May so this means that pruning for clearance needs to be addressed asap. I have contacted Alberta Arborists, a company I have dealt with in the past and have found them to be knowledgeable and fair cost-wise. They will go out and assess the pruning necessary for branches that may interfere with our second floor. The root system generally grows 1 and a half times wider than the branches so this also needs to be assessed to determine if our foundation will damage the roots. Too many damaged roots will cause the tree to die and will dictate if keeping the tree is a possibility.
Advantage ICF Foundation Install
- Nicole and Ross waiting for concrete
First Floor Framing
Thanks to the help from Dave and Jesse we have our first floor framed and are beginning the second. We’ve learned a lot and can see the house really taking form. It is very exciting to see our design and dreams becoming reality.
Second Floor and Roof
This is the 2nd floor and roof being framed. It has been a wet couple of weeks but we managed to get the roof on.
