NY House - CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

Construction
The House was designed by Evelyn Zayachek, and built in 1969-70 on a site sheltered by a tall forested hill on the north and bordered by the Indian River on the east and south sides. It faces the inside curve of New York State Route 22 on the west; headlights do not illuminate the house. The house was erected atop a concrete foundation that extends to bedrock. The pictures show the topsoil laid atop the fill. A private well supplies water to the site and there is a private septic tank.

The house was placed for maximal north shelter. It has excellent views of the Mettawee Valley to the west and south. The Indian River runs to the east and south sides of the house separated by grassy swale; it is seeded yearly with game fish. The site has no immediate neighboring houses or structures.

Setting up retaining wall
along the mountain

Reinforcing the retaining wall

Pouring the Foundation

Pouring the garage floor

Steel Frame from the mountain

Waterproofing the Foundation

Discussing the Roof

Ev raising the roof

Stephanie with insulation

Working on the roof

Insulating the sides

Setting up closets

New Anderson windows

North end of the house

Red Zayachek
trench to the well

Spreading black dirt

Pre-slate View

View to the un-sided garage

Garage on slab with no siding

Selecting the slate

Mr. Perry
legendary artist/mason

Front Elevation - applying stones

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