Basement: Supplies Arrive!

Reese was the first to let us know that the BIG Truck had come down the driveway and was unloading. I managed to run outside and get a quick picture before they started.

Reese kept a close eye on them the whole time moving from window to window. 

I didn't let him out to say hello since there was big machinery involved.

Everything went straight into the basement! (2x4's)

Insulating foam boards

interlocking floor tiles that will raise the wall to wall carpet off the concrete slab

And this was only delivery #1!

Whew! The whole basement smells like trees/wood

I have to say the interlocking tiles are pretty darn awesome! This black plastic side will face down onto the concrete creating a small air pocket that will insulate the rest of the room from the cold concrete slab. It also means, that if we have any water seepage (they will be sealing the crack before work begins - but just in case!) it won't damage the carpet or the room and can evaporate back down into the ground as it has done in years past.
The good news is that we've had NO water seepage since the new front gutters were installed! wahoo! That was part of the 2-step plan to keep water out of the basement. 1- remove it from the outside by installing new gutters and pulling the water away from the house and 2 - sealing the crack in the basement foundation.