Since we chose the exterior color of the house (Certainteed Pacific Blue) we decided to make a color rendering of the front of the house from the blueprint. While the actual color may vary slightly, the rendering below is quite realistic of what the front of 8 Sandpiper will look … Continue reading
The heat has been brutal this week, but the crew has been able to make some great progress and today we were taken to the second floor of 8 Sandpiper! The framing of the upstairs den and master bath has been completed, and we were able to see the living/dining … Continue reading
As the heatwave continues, we have been spending days on the beach as we watch the progress of 8 Sandpiper. Today work continued on the second floor and framing of the walls started. Our crew has been sweating through their shirts and pants these past two days! The biggest thing … Continue reading
Today the heat wave hit Lewes, but that didn’t keep the crew from working on laying the floor joists for the second floor. We were watching the progress and were able to see a load of lumber being delivered which will be used for the sub-floor. The second floor should … Continue reading
Did you know that Lewes, Delaware houses one of only 17 remaining lightships out of a total of 179 built from 1820 to 1952? The Lightship Overfalls in Lewes was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011, and it is one of seven lightships in the U.S. still open to the public. … Continue reading
Throughout the year there are many great art and craft shows hosted in Lewes and this Saturday is no exception. The Lewes Historical Society will be hosting its annual Summer Craft Fair on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Lewes Historical Society Complex at … Continue reading
Today was another productive day, the crew worked hard to get all of the floor joists secured in place on the first floor while leaving an opening for the central staircase. The weather seemed to be mostly sunny today with a late afternoon rain shower moving through the area causing … Continue reading
What a day at 8 Sandpiper! The beams have all been secured to the pilings and the floor joist holders (not sure of the technical term) have also been laid in place. It seems that a break in the weather has allowed our crew to make some great progress. We can’t wait to see what comes … Continue reading
Every year for the 4th of July, the City of Lewes, Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lightship Overfalls host an “Old Fashioned 4th of July” celebration. This year the event will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so mark your calendar for the following events: 9:00 a.m. – Old-fashioned … Continue reading
Although the rain continued today, the crew started to secure the large beams to the pilings this morning. They were able to complete three or four sections at the back of the lot, but had to stop when the rain started in the early afternoon. The photos below show one … Continue reading
