It has been a while since either of us has posted an update so here goes. Pictures will follow on Monday. Drywall and paint are complete. The tile and Marmoleum have gone on. The radiant heating system is being put together and next week we will install the tongue and groove ceiling, trim, and do finish electrical. Additionally, the roof components will be finished and stacked.
We also had KOMO 4 Seattle news to the production facility last week. The segment has aired several times and I think it was a good piece.
We are sending the home out the door on May 21 and setting it on the 22nd. This will be less than 7 weeks from the start. Mark and I are looking at each other in disbelief but as long a everything(cabinets) show up when it is supposed to the module will leave the factory 90% complete with cabinets, counter tops, and plumbing and electrical fixtures installed.
I am very pleased with the response we’ve had thus far, we have had good press coverage, expect some magazine profiles and have a number of parties interested in homes. It has been a group effort and all our master craftsmen, consultants and Scott and Tom at Balance Associates have gone the extra mile to help us get to this point.
On a side note I have been thinking about all of the great vacation home spots where the Method Cabin should go. The list is long and I am reminded of all the beautiful locales out here.
I think Whistler would be a fantastic, close locale and some others include Bachelor, Hood, Montana, Idaho towns such as Sandpoint and Ketchum, and of course the Methow Valley and Leavenworth areas of Washington. The San Juan Islands also make good sense because the time and cost of construction out there. Basically anywhere a vacation home can go in the Northwest and beyond. I am thinking about doing a promotional tour of these areas this summer. The beauty of the Method Cabin is the siding and exterior appearance can be modified for each of these locations in order to be in harmony with different natural surroundings.
I will post in greater detail about our no VOC Yolo Colorhouse paint, radiant system, reclaimed trim and Marmoleum shortly.