tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post200438348101862868..comments2023-10-16T04:56:01.812-04:00Comments on Building a Ryan Homes Avalon: The FoundationBDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831914806525111506noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-23267383945735073412011-06-25T23:39:53.193-04:002011-06-25T23:39:53.193-04:00@Mike - almost right about the round thing...I sho...@Mike - almost right about the round thing...I should have know what this was because we just talked about it a couple weeks ago...it is the whole for the ejector pump...because our sewage line will be a couple feet above basement level our sewage and waste water will be pumped out...hence the ejector pump. The black tube that runs under the footers is part of the drainage system and will be tied into the sump pump.<br /><br />@Ranter and Becky - Thanks for your thoughts on the water heater issue...we have decided to just go with the standard water heater. Personally, like Ranter, I would much rather put in something that is very efficient, but most of the new technology ones are way to costly to make it worth it...even the savings from a tankless take you years and years to break even...I guess we will wait till we need to replace it and maybe by then the super efficient ones will be super affortable.BDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831914806525111506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-59596157926484709032011-06-25T00:06:54.427-04:002011-06-25T00:06:54.427-04:00Thanks everyone...especially those that provided f...Thanks everyone...especially those that provided feedback regarding the waterheater...greatly appreciated!!!BDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831914806525111506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-6578404432841709402011-06-24T21:20:13.468-04:002011-06-24T21:20:13.468-04:00Hey BD! Looking good. I wish I had answers for y...Hey BD! Looking good. I wish I had answers for you on any of your questions, but I've got nothing. :) Well, except maybe for the water heater. We had asked for prices on a tankless water heater for our home, and were told it would be a $2500 upgrade, which sounded pretty high to me. I'm pretty confident we could do it ourselves for way less than that, so we are getting the standard option. I think that the standard (or high efficiency) water heaters are so much better now than they used to be for energy use - so even tho I'm a big old, climate saving hippie, I'm ok with the regular tank, until we have to replace it. Then we'll get something super efficient.Ravenna Ranterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356644632445661949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-81175311271339733672011-06-24T14:48:51.393-04:002011-06-24T14:48:51.393-04:00The progress looks great...you will catch up to us...The progress looks great...you will catch up to us in no time. Sorry to hear about the water heater...just when you think all of the decisions are done.HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059756895890197789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-67348557259663024152011-06-24T09:48:22.451-04:002011-06-24T09:48:22.451-04:00Our basement was poured during the framing through...Our basement was poured during the framing through the window! I don't know much about the other stuff. House is looking great! hUGE!!momoftwinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02061357316681723746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-33348046716445459552011-06-24T08:20:54.923-04:002011-06-24T08:20:54.923-04:00Our basement wasn't poured until well after th...Our basement wasn't poured until well after the framing was started. They just run the machinery through the windows/stairway. <br /><br />As far as the hot water tank...I know several people with the tankless and the verdict is the same in every scenario...the males in the family rave about them...no giant tank in your basement, and they pull out the argument that over time they'll save you money. All of the females have the same complaint....you can never run 2 things at once if you want hot water for both. So no running the dishwasher or laundry if you want a hot shower, and no 2 showers at once. We didn't go with the tankless because of the later complaints, and with the thought of kids on the horizon, there is a lot more laundry, baths, etc. in our future. We got the larger capacity tank because of the soak tub.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828527042687479892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-73376522236997432302011-06-24T01:29:20.524-04:002011-06-24T01:29:20.524-04:00The round thing looks like your basement sump. The...The round thing looks like your basement sump. The notches are for where the steel beams will anchor...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721641913639740286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-68475763113761832222011-06-24T00:14:22.091-04:002011-06-24T00:14:22.091-04:00Thanks...should get an update from our PM tomorrow...Thanks...should get an update from our PM tomorrow. Does the basement get poured before the framing starts?BDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831914806525111506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-65712910653113562492011-06-24T00:07:45.777-04:002011-06-24T00:07:45.777-04:00Wrap around the house looks good. The foundation i...Wrap around the house looks good. The foundation is a beauty. I'm clueless about water heater tank. Sorry can't help you out in that area. Things are looking great so far. Your lumber should arive soon.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777661872748413095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718836781352887727.post-10504022158674975882011-06-23T23:36:26.176-04:002011-06-23T23:36:26.176-04:00Looking good BD! You finally have walls! OMG!!!! Y...Looking good BD! You finally have walls! OMG!!!! You have been patient and I am happy for you.<br /><br />I like the fact that not only do they tar the foundation walls, but they wrap them as well! Our basements will hopefully never flood or have water issues! <br /><br />Great pics and good night!Chellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799560975843502122noreply@blogger.com