Construction Video Documentation
Video documentation of the garage construction process, including time-lapse sequences and aerial footage.
Time-Lapse Construction Videos
2025-10-20 — Foundation Dig & Site Prep
Excavation, grading, forms, and rat wall preparation.
Weather: Clear skies, 45-59°F. Ideal conditions for excavation and site prep work.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/DNDfX_KFp4Y?si=zUhrThU3oGGi85IT]
Progress shown:
- Initial excavation
- Subgrade preparation
- Foundation forms installation
- Rat wall trench
- Lift bay pad preparation
Related documentation:
2025-10-22 — Under-Slab Insulation & PEX Installation
Creatherm foam insulation and radiant heating PEX loops.
Weather: Light to moderate drizzle all day, 45-51°F. Challenging wet conditions for foam and PEX installation work.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/ue3A6ckuI-8?si=qxjMJctJ0xUxV8dv]
Progress shown:
- 2” Creatherm insulation installation (110 sheets)
- PEX radiant heating loop layout
- Manifold system installation
- Utility sleeve positioning
- Pressure testing setup
Related documentation:
2025-10-30 — Concrete Foundation Pour (Time-Lapse)
Time-lapse sequence of the complete concrete slab pour showing the entire process from cement truck arrival (9:24 AM EDT) through final finishing (11:45 AM EDT).
Weather: Light drizzle during pour (9:24 AM-11:45 AM), overcast 100% cloud cover, 45-50°F. Challenging conditions but pour completed successfully; cleared by evening.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lPdbLqGMf8]
Progress shown:
- Cement truck arrival and positioning (9:24 AM EDT)
- Active concrete pouring into 24’ x 40’ foundation forms
- Concrete spreading and leveling by professional crew
- Professional troweling and finishing techniques
- Utility conduit protection and positioning
- Complete 960 sq ft slab installation with:
- Embedded PEX radiant heating loops throughout
- Fiberglass rebar reinforcement grid
- Multiple electrical and utility conduits (orange and gray PEX)
- Thickened lift pad areas for 2-post car lift
- 2” Creatherm under-slab insulation
- Final surface finishing and smoothing
- Completed slab ready for curing (11:45 AM EDT)
Related documentation:
- Initial Build
- Radiant Slab Heating
- Electrical Planning
- Timeline
- Related photos: Cement Truck Arrival, Aerial Pour View, Completed Surface, Conduit Detail, Wide View with Conduits
2025-10-31 — Foundation Finishing & Pressure Testing (Time-Lapse)
Post-pour finishing work including saw cutting, form removal, backfilling, and radiant heating system testing.
Weather: Clear to overcast, 38-53°F. Good conditions for finishing work and pressure testing.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/BvXGM4qMjg4]
Progress shown:
- Control joint saw cutting across slab surface
- Professional form removal from perimeter
- Backfilling around slab edges
- Radiant heating system pressure testing
- Site cleanup and finishing work
- Completed foundation ready for vertical construction
Related documentation:
- Initial Build
- Radiant Slab Heating
- Timeline
- Related photos: PXL_20251031_175043477.md, PXL_20251031_175101475.md, PXL_20251031_175116149.md
2025-11-03 — Final Grading & Entry Surface (Time-Lapse)
Final day of cement contractor work creating a smooth level entry to the garage slab.
Weather: Morning drizzle, clearing by afternoon. Clear and windy afternoon (14-18 mph winds from west), 42-57°F. Good conditions for final grading work.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/Y8GOU2abM1s]
Progress shown:
- Redistributing previously stockpiled dirt and sand to create smooth, even ramp from driveway to finished slab
- Freshly compacted topsoil filling south and east approaches, eliminating steep drop-offs around slab edges
- Final grading around slab perimeter creating 2’-3’ dirt ramp on remaining three edges
- Grading equipment tracks visible in fresh soil; spoil piles removed and work zone organized
- Slab remains clean and intact with crisp expansion joints and conduit stubs visible
- Site cleanup marking completion of cement contractor scope of work
- Foundation phase complete; site ready for perimeter backfill settlement and vertical construction
Related documentation:
- Initial Build
- Concrete Pad Contractor Brief
- Timeline
- Related photo: Site Grading After Concrete Crew (4:15 PM)
2025-12-03 — Framing Kickoff (Time-Lapse)
First day of framing showing wall erection, header installation, and material staging.
Weather: Overcast, 18-24°F. Snow cover on site from overnight accumulation; cold but workable conditions for framing kickoff.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEV9DLvMMro]
Progress shown:
- Early morning lumber delivery arrival (7:21 AM)
- First-floor wall framing and erection
- LVL garage door header installation across three bays
- Temporary diagonal bracing set for wall stability
- Sill plate gasket (Shelterseal) installation under treated bottom plates
- OSB sheathing bundles staged for next phase
- Simpson joist hangers (LUS28Z, HGUS48) staged on site
- Material invoices captured (Hershberger’s #97448, #97449, #97450)
Related documentation:
- Framing
- Timeline
- Photo Gallery - Dec 3
- Related photos: Walls Rising, Front Elevation, Sill Gasket
2025-12-04 — Roof Trusses & Dormer Framing (Time-Lapse)
Second day of framing showing roof truss installation with track loader assist and dormer wall framing.
Weather: Overcast clearing to partly sunny, then clear by afternoon; 10-21°F. Cold but excellent visibility as skies cleared; snow cover from Dec 1-3 storms.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OCJsEYOf-g]
Progress shown:
- Gehl RT215 track loader arrival for snow clearing and material handling (7:57 AM)
- All roof trusses set with loader assist (9:15 AM-12:13 PM)
- Dormer wall panels framed and stood on roof structure
- Loft floor joists installed with Simpson hangers and blocking
- Titebond construction adhesive applied between joists and subfloor decking
- Significant single-day progress from walls to full roof framing
Related documentation:
2025-12-08 — Roof Sheathing & Weatherproofing (Time-Lapse)
Roof sheathing completion and weatherproofing installation showing underlayment and Tyvek application.
Weather: Clear winter sun to partly cloudy, 20-26°F; full snow cover on site; excellent conditions for roofing work.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWCyteSaSXE]
Progress shown:
- Roof sheathing lifted to dormer level using skid steer with forks
- Main roof planes fully sheathed
- Synthetic underlayment installed across main roof and dormer roofs
- Tyvek house wrap applied to dormer faces
- Black starter course and taped seams at eaves and gable edges
- Garage bays remain open with temporary cross-bracing
Related documentation:
2025-12-09 — Loft & Stair Interior Progress (Time-Lapse)
Interior framing progress showing completed loft space, stair framing, and dormer openings.
Weather: Cloudy, 33°F (feels like 25°F); overcast skies with snow cover on roof and ground; interior work protected by completed shell.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSV2Nupc8wQ]
Progress shown:
- Stair rough-in to loft complete with treads temporarily decked for access
- Landing framed with blocking under stringer
- Loft floor fully decked with OSB subfloor
- Knee walls and dormer sidewalls framed to half-height
- Dormer rough openings framed with headers, sills, and trimmers
- Exposed rafters, collar ties, and metal connector plates throughout
- Interior protected by completed weatherproof shell
Related documentation:
2026-01-01 — Siding Installation Progress (Time-Lapse)
Exterior siding installation showing vinyl siding and stone veneer column work in progress.
Weather: Cloudy, 21°F (feels like 11°F with wind chill); snow cover on ground; cold but workable conditions for siding installation.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/pLM5w6G8Wdw]
Progress shown:
- Light gray vinyl siding installation on multiple wall sections
- West wall and north wall siding completed (100%)
- Front and south walls partially complete; upper gable sections remaining
- Versetta Ledgestone (Plum Creek) stone veneer columns at garage door openings
- White soffit and fascia trim in place
- Siding gap left for exterior outlet (above stone, between entry door and third bay)
- One cracked stone panel delayed stone column completion (replacement tomorrow)
Construction Update:
- Crew reports siding will be finished tomorrow (January 2)
- Garage door installation scheduled for January 6 — final construction task
- Electrician (SLS) will install soffit fixtures/lights and exterior outlet
- Dumpster rental planned for post-build cleanup
Related documentation:
2026-01-21 — Garage Door Installation Complete (Time-Lapse)
Major milestone: All three garage doors installed with Genie 6170H-B Professional Line openers and battery backup. This marks completion of the Hershberger’s construction contract — initial build phase complete.
Weather: Cloudy, 28°F (feels like 16°F with wind chill); snow cover on ground.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/BQC_Cibn3t0]
Progress shown:
- Three 8’x9’ insulated white garage doors with window panels installed
- Genie 6170H-B Professional Line wall-mount openers mounted
- Battery backup systems installed
- Doors tested and operational (battery power only — no grid power yet)
- Initial build phase complete — Hershberger’s contract fulfilled
Temporary Power Note: No grid power to garage yet (electrical trench ground thawing in progress). Doors operational via battery backup; extension cord planned for temporary charging until permanent electrical service is complete.
Related documentation:
2026-01-02 — Siding Progress - Material Shortage Delay (Time-Lapse)
Siding work continues but front wall completion delayed due to missing stone panel.
Weather: Clear skies, 18°F (feels like 8°F with wind chill); snow cover on ground; cold but clear conditions.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/LkTRXAmOfxk]
Progress shown:
- All side and rear walls fully sided (100% complete)
- Both dormers fully sided with vinyl siding
- Front wall siding incomplete — Tyvek still exposed above garage openings
- Exterior outlet housing/mounting block installed (ready for electrician)
- Stone veneer columns partially complete at base
Work Halted - Material Shortage:
- Replacement stone panel not in stock — required to continue front siding
- Siding must be installed bottom-to-top; cannot proceed without stone panel
- Crew chief confirmed return visit when stone panel becomes available
Outstanding Items (for return visit):
- Stone panel delivery and front wall siding completion
- Snow guards installation on roof above entry door
- Sewer vent installation through roof
Related documentation:
Real-Time Documentation Videos
Full-length real-time video documentation of major construction activities.
2026-01-21 — Garage Door Battery Backup Test (Real-Time)
Short real-time video demonstrating the Genie 6170H-B wall-mount opener operating the garage door using only battery backup power — no grid power connected to the garage yet.
Weather: Cloudy, 28°F (feels like 16°F with wind chill); snow cover on ground.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/3hqx7yBo5uI]
Demonstrated:
- Genie 6170H-B Professional Line wall-mount opener
- Full door open/close cycle using battery backup only
- Smooth operation despite no grid power to building
- Validates battery backup capability for temporary use
Temporary Power Plan: Extension cord will provide temporary power for battery charging and regular operation until permanent 200A electrical service is complete (ground thawing in progress).
Related documentation:
2025-12-04 — Roof Joist Placement (Real-Time)
Short real-time video capturing contractors placing a roof joist during the truss installation phase.
Weather: Overcast clearing to partly sunny, then clear by afternoon; 10-21°F. Cold but excellent visibility as skies cleared.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeP2GfuF1yo]
Progress shown:
- Crew members positioning and securing roof joist
- Coordination between workers on roof structure
- Real-time view of framing techniques and teamwork
Related documentation:
2025-10-30 — Concrete Foundation Pour (Real-Time)
Complete concrete slab pour captured in real-time from upstairs window of main house. Approximately 1 hour of footage showing the entire pour process from start to finish.
Weather: Light drizzle during pour, overcast 100% cloud cover, 45-50°F. Challenging conditions but pour completed successfully.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5CFHl5qcNs]
Duration: ~1 hour (real-time)
Progress shown:
- Cement truck arrival and positioning
- Active concrete pour into forms
- Concrete spreading and leveling
- Professional finishing work
- Integration with embedded systems:
- In-floor radiant heating PEX
- Fiberglass rebar reinforcement
- Electrical conduits
- Thickened lift pads
- Final surface finishing
Related documentation:
- Initial Build
- Radiant Slab Heating
- Electrical Planning
- Timeline
- Related photos: PXL_20251030_132458239.md, PXL_20251030_133136517.md, PXL_20251030_154535475.md
Security Camera Clips
2026-01-21 — Cement Blanket Slip & Fall #1 — Owner
Security camera footage of the homeowner walking across the snow-covered cement blanket path between the house and garage — forgetting that the blankets are hidden underneath. The smooth, angled blanket surface under the snow created an unexpected ice rink, resulting in a spectacular wipeout. Lost gloves, hat, and cell phone in the process. Dignity was not recovered.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/NVLz8xF90PU]
What happened:
- Owner walking across blanket path, unaware of slippery surface under snow
- Hit an angled section of blanket and lost footing
- Gloves, hat, and cell phone scattered on impact
- A humbling reminder that the $250 blankets are still there, doing very little
Lesson learned: The cement blankets may not be thawing the ground, but they are extremely effective at thawing one’s pride.
2026-01-21 — Cement Blanket Slip & Fall #2 — Wife
Less than two hours after the owner’s fall, the same security camera captured the owner’s wife walking across the exact same blanket path — and suffering the exact same fate. Nobody warned her. In hindsight, this makes for an excellent pair of videos.
YouTube Link: [https://youtu.be/gxtc1IJkKaQ]
What happened:
- Wife walked across the same blanket path ~2 hours after the owner’s fall
- Same slippery blanket surface, same result
- Both falls were frustrating at the time, hilarious in hindsight
Related context:
- Cement blankets deployed January 15, 2026 for electrical trench thawing
- Blankets have been snow-covered for most of their deployment
- See Feb 6 update for current thawing status (spoiler: no progress)
Aerial/Drone Footage
2025-10-25 — Job Site Overview (Drone Video 1)
Standard aerial footage of the job site area captured with DJI Phantom 4 Pro.
Weather: Overcast to clear, 39-53°F. Good flying conditions.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlx8sajRbEw]
Equipment: DJI Phantom 4 Pro
Related documentation:
2025-10-25 — Job Site Overview (Drone Video 2)
Additional aerial footage of the job site area captured with DJI Phantom 4 Pro.
Weather: Overcast to clear, 39-53°F. Good flying conditions.
YouTube Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LrLyap3JtY]
Equipment: DJI Phantom 4 Pro
Related documentation:
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Video Series
Time-Lapse Videos
- Foundation Dig & Site Prep (Oct 20)
- Creatherm & PEX Installation (Oct 22)
- Concrete Pour (Oct 30)
- Foundation Finishing & Pressure Testing (Oct 31)
- Final Grading & Entry Surface (Nov 3)
- Framing Kickoff (Dec 3)
- Roof Trusses & Dormer Framing (Dec 4)
- Roof Sheathing & Weatherproofing (Dec 8)
- Loft & Stair Interior Progress (Dec 9)
- Siding Installation Progress (Jan 1)
- Siding Progress - Material Shortage Delay (Jan 2)
- Siding Completion (Jan 13)
- Garage Door Installation Complete (Jan 21) — Initial Build Complete!
Real-Time Documentation
- Concrete Pour (Oct 30) - 1 hour
- Roof Joist Placement (Dec 4)
- Garage Door Battery Backup Test (Jan 21)
Security Camera Clips
- Cement Blanket Slip & Fall #1 — Owner (Jan 21)
- Cement Blanket Slip & Fall #2 — Wife (Jan 21, ~2 hours later)
Aerial/Drone Footage
- Job Site Overview - Video 1 (Oct 25)
- Job Site Overview - Video 2 (Oct 25)