Building a new house and shop (2 Viewers)

[1911]

So, ground water from above the finished product can flow in the valleys between the several concrete roof domes, correct? Is there slope built in on the dome tops to move the water flow where you need it to go?

Yes; the valleys between the domes are filled in, but soil is domed above the house on the long axis, so that rain water is shed to either side, towards French drains on either side. So, there is a French drain all along the bottom edge of the parapet wall on the outside edge of the house, and a French drain all along the very back of the house, at the bottom of the back wall, now buried in the hill. Both of those French drains empty into the creek that runs close to the south end of the house.

 

[1911]

I'm afraid you are mistaken, sir. I'm certain that @1911 is giving careful consideration to thanking his lucky stars to be in the State of Texas!

And that's coming from me--having been born and raised in the Great State of Iowa; however, I'm damn glad to say that even though I wasn't born in Texas, I got here as fast as I could.

Same here. I have lived in a number of states and some foreign countries as an adult; all had beauty and attractive features in various proportions, but overall we have come to appreciate Texas very much and decided some time ago to put down permanent roots here.

 

[1911]

Nice FN-FAL!

Thanks, it is still my favorite rifle ever. Pretty much the Land Cruiser of self-loading rifles; old technology but robust design and construction, super reliable, works even when dirty, easy to work on, easy to field strip and clean with a minimum of tools.

I wish now that had bought more than one when they were still easy to find and cheap.