George and DJ are hard at work installing the Hardie Plank siding, soffits and vents on the exterior walls. In order to reach the high walls, an elaborate scaffold system has to be erected. Installing the narrow siding planks requires about three times more work than the standard 16" width siding does.
After seeing the finished product, we agree that the extra effort is well worth it. The "farm house" look that we are trying to achieve is really beginning to show.
Susan and I finally finished installing the radiant barrier on the underside of the rafters. Working from scaffolding and dangling from extension ladders, we hung approximately 3500 square feet of barrier, using over 6000 staples in the process. Not only will this have a significant effect on keeping heat out of the house in the summertime, but to a lesser extent will aid in retaining heat in the colder months.
The plumbing inspector came up yesterday and gave us a green tag on the plumbing rough-in. The supply side and the drain/vent side were both pressure tested and approved. The next inspection will be the final inspection with all fixtures and faucets in place.
The electrical inspector gave me a green tag for the rough-in wiring in the garage ceiling. We immediately installed the sheet rock ceiling and will now frame in the man door and windows, install trim around the ceiling, and paint the inside of the garage. Once that is done, we'll install the main electrical panel, then the garage door and opener.
George and DJ are hard at work installing the Hardie Plank siding, soffits and vents on the exterior walls. In order to reach the high walls, an elaborate scaffold system has to be erected. Installing the narrow siding planks requires about three times more work than the standard 16" width siding does.
After seeing the finished product, we agree that the extra effort is well worth it. The "farm house" look that we are trying to achieve is really beginning to show.
Susan and I finally finished installing the radiant barrier on the underside of the rafters. Working from scaffolding and dangling from extension ladders, we hung approximately 3500 square feet of barrier, using over 6000 staples in the process. Not only will this have a significant effect on keeping heat out of the house in the summertime, but to a lesser extent will aid in retaining heat in the colder months.
The plumbing inspector came up yesterday and gave us a green tag on the plumbing rough-in. The supply side and the drain/vent side were both pressure tested and approved. The next inspection will be the final inspection with all fixtures and faucets in place.
The electrical inspector gave me a green tag for the rough-in wiring in the garage ceiling. We immediately installed the sheet rock ceiling and will now frame in the man door and windows, install trim around the ceiling, and paint the inside of the garage. Once that is done, we'll install the main electrical panel, then the garage door and opener.
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