New Construction Includes Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and Back Deck

Lake view from the great room including the new deck railing

            Building our lake house has been an exciting journey, so far. Since this is the first house we’ve built, we’ve learned so much about new construction from a very seasoned and expert builder, Blue Moon Bay Construction. The last few weeks we’ve seen the electrical and plumbing in the house take shape pretty quickly.

            Even though this isn’t the most glamorous part of the house and most of the wires

Ductwork and LED lighting

and pipes will be covered by the interior walls. It’s been very helpful to watch and learn what happens behind the interior walls. We have one bathtub delivered but not installed yet and we’re waiting on the second for the master bath. Most of the cans for the LED lighting are in place. The LED lighting is a bit more expensive to install but will save on electrical bills, last for 30 years, and provide excellent lighting. LED is used mostly throughout the house.

            The ductwork and the variable-speed 21 seer Infinity HVAC system are being installed. This HVAC system costs a bit more but our house will be very comfortable and our energy bills will be low

Deck including steps and railing

            One easy decision we made early on in the planning process was that we wanted a large deck to be able to enjoy the outdoors and the gorgeous view of the lake. So, the deck is the width of the house and 12 feet deep. It really is pretty big and will be the spot for gatherings of all kinds. It doesn’t have a roof because the cost was prohibitive but it has lots of mature trees, which offer shade especially in the afternoons. The deck faces west but the great trees offer a cool deck with nice breezes. All in all, it will be a great place to spend lots of time with family and friends.

          It’s pretty amazing how quickly things are taking shape. We are in the dry now so weather doesn’t affect the subcontractors work. We go to check on the house every few days and are always amazed how much has been accomplished. If you have questions about our new construction or high energy features, please give us a call at 501.520.9201 or 501.262.9310.