Crunch time...

Determined to finish the roof before Thanksgiving, George and DJ worked in the rain for two days to get the job done. They then took a well deserved week off for some rest and relaxation.



While they were gone, Susan and I began to install the radiant barrier in the attic. The radiant barrier consists of very pure aluminum foil attached to a woven mylar center. It comes in 4' x 250' rolls, which we staple to the underside of the roof trusses. This product reflects over 90% of the radiant heat that normally enters the house through the roof. With 9' ceilings and another 15' to the attic peak, it is a real challenge to install this stuff without breaking one's neck. So far we have about half of it installed. We hope to have it finished in another week.



MGM Mechanical is installing the ductwork and venting. These guys do quality work and are a real pleasure to do business with. All that ductwork isn't making the radiant barrier installation any easier, though. It would have been nice to have been able to install the radiant barrier first, but we couldn't begin that until the house was closed in.



The ceilings over the deck and the front entrance will be covered with 3" beaded ceiling. To ensure a nice flat ceiling, we first install 7/16" OSB panels to the ceiling joists, then attach the ceiling boards to it. Installing the OSB today closed the last major open areas in the house. Now, with the exception of the soffits, the house is entirely closed in, and considering that we got our first measurable snowfall last night, not a moment too soon.

George and DJ will now begin installing the Hardie Plank siding while Susan and I begin to run the wiring. I am hoping that we can get the wiring done in the next two weeks. Once that is done and inspected, the sheetrocking can begin.