We are building a house. Not just any house, but an 1850s-style octagon house, the kind that used to be found here and there on the Midwestern prairie. For most of the construction we use existing materials that Jim has scrounged over the years. Read on and enjoy! — Jim & Sam
Monday, October 27, 2014
A Few Stones
Just a few stones are left to move. With the glorious fall much has been accomplished. I find the stonework mesmerizing. It adds a nice touch. Hopefully we will be able to get a few gutters up before it turns too terribly cold. Sam
With the laying of the last landscape stones, the exterior is finally complete...with the exception of the gutters. The last two chimneys were punched through the roof in the last several weeks as well. Planting of the terraces will have to wait until spring. It has been a glorious fall with dry weather allowing all this to get accomplished. Now, we turn our attention inward and with any luck should have the major work there done by spring.
The conservatory at the rear of the house is particularly nice from this view. Sam has already filled it with rescued plants. Two of the three chimneys are also visible from this angle. Jim
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Really like the design and look, would it be to much to ask to see a floor and maybe a framing plan eventually if possible, I maybe interested in building something similar someday....Good work gentleman
ReplyDeleteLooking great gents! I can't wait to see it again the next time we're in town. The landscaping is a nice compliment to the gorgeous structure. Here's to a productive winter indoors! John
ReplyDeleteTurned out wonderfully. A tribute to those built in the past.
ReplyDeleteEL Puerzer
author Octagon House Inventory
http://berniepuer.ipower.com/octagonbook/index.html