Siding is going up with a little break for the snow. You can see the difference with the larger boards on the lower section. We are so glad it is looking good, we had really wanted stucco. I think we'll be pleased with our choice, doesn't look at all like a second choice.
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| A look from the driveway side of the house. |
Soffit!
The soffit is up and looking sharp! Yet another thing that we are very glad looks good since it wasn't our first choice. Our biggest worry was that it would look too busy with the siding - I think we're safe.
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| A peek out a window and up at the soffit. |
Inspections and Insulation
Tomorrow, we have the framing, electrical and plumbing inspections. With that complete, insulation will be able to to begin. We are doing a kind of insulation called fiberglass bib or blown-in-batts. This was a good middle ground between fiberglass (known for gapping and voids, but cheap) and foam (good seal, but expensive).
Clues into the Future
A few glimpses into the future work ahead.
- Sheet rock should begin next week Tuesday and last about 3 weeks
- Wood flooring is being measured this week, and will go in after the sheet rock
- Choices to make: Front door, tile, paint colors
We've been planning to renovate the exterior of house for quite a while now,
ReplyDeleteand vinyl sidings are a very interesting option. For one, these are very helpful
during the rainy season, and are also known to be durable.
siding