Dear Cyndy,

A bit more information about Deck House might be helpful,
when you talk with Molly Tee.

Deck Houses have roofs of very low pitch, the beams and planks of which
are exposed on the inside. Insulation is applied to the outer surface of
the roof-planks, under the asphalt shingles. I very much like the inside
appearance, and I like the circumstance that the surface of the roof
is accessible to me - because of its flatness. The reason for the more
traditional pitched roof is that it's more readily made watertight.
I believe Deck House has solved the technical problems associated with
their low pitched roofs, but one can never be certain, and it seems
prudent to ask very searching questions.

Deck House in its previous incarnation required the customer to
provide the septic system, the well, and the foundation. It then
furnished all materials and plumbing fixtures, with carefully 
detailed plans for all phases of the construction, but it required
the customer to find a builder who would assemble these materials
according to Deck House instructions. This is the weak point of
their system. Conceivably they might be able to recommend a builder
in the Canaan region with whose perforance they are satisfied,
but more likely not. Finding a builder would be your task.
The involvement of two responsible parties creates potential (legal)
problems. If things don't turn out right, one will blame the other.
For my part, I am confident that I could deal with the situation,
about yourself, I'm not sure. Something to think about. In any case,
take my advice and hide your checkbook where you can't find it.

Attached is a picture of today's visitor. If you can't open it, no
great loss.
Jochen