Thank you for visiting our "Start to Finish" Waterfront Custom Home Web page. This page is a new feature of our site. Here you will see all aspects of the construction process, as they really happen. The home on this particular project, in Hampden County Massachusetts, was custom designed with the input of the Homeowners.

     First you will see the old lake home torn down and removed along with site preparation, footings and foundation.

     Features of this lake home will include a large great room with water views, stone fireplace and hardwood floors. This lakefront home has hydro-air heating and air conditioning and a heated garage. Master Bathroom has a heated tile floor and a whirlpool tub. Main Bath has a custom tiled shower.

     We at Escape Estates Custom Home Builders along with the Homeowners thank you for visiting this web page. We look forward to sharing this experience with you. We invite you to come back often as we regularly update the site and you can view the project as it progresses.

     We will start by tearing down the old lake home. . . . look carefully above to see who is driving for the 1st crush. . . it's the happy new homeowner, Janis,  destroying her old home.  Even Extreme Makeover: Home Edition doesn't allow this!
 

A typical septic system contains two parts, the septic tank and the leach field or septic field.

The Septic Tank

The septic tank is a large tank that is usually buried underground that collects the water that comes from your toilet, bathtub, and sinks. Tanks can be made from concrete, steel, fiberglass, or polyethylene. The tank contains compartments were the solid waste and liquid wastes are broken down naturally by bacteria. The solid wastes and floating scum is trapped in the tank. The liquid waste flows into the other part of your septic system called the septic field.

It is possible to fill the tank to the point that it backs up into your home. To prevent that from happening, you should get your tank pumped out about every 3-5 years. Each system is different, and the time between pump-outs is affected by the amounts of solid waste, water and solid materials, like toilet paper, that is put through the system.

The Septic Field or Absorption Field

The septic field, which is also called a leeching bed, is an underground area where perforated pipes are laid out in rows. The water from the septic tank flows from the pipes and into the surrounding ground where it is cleaned by bacterial and the soil. How fast this works depends on the soil type and the length of the pipes.

If the septic system is well maintained, then it can last a lifetime. By watching what you put in the system, you can reduce how often you need it get it pumped out and ensure the helpful bacteria are kept healthy and efficient. It is important to remember that what you flush down your toilet and pour down the drain will end up in your septic system.

Meanwhile the Roof is completed on the New Lake Home to keep out the moisture and allow the wood framed structure to remain dry.