Tuesday the 24th. The felt is on and siding will begin tomorrow. We were very happy to see the trim begin to be installed on Monday, including the water table board near the foundation. We realized only a few weeks ago that these details were not included in the bid from our contractor, and had to scramble to make sure he could add them.
These trim details will make a big difference on the exterior once complete.
The first and hopefully last disappointment of the project for me is something that's relatively small. We arranged for our builder to install tounge and groove under the eaves as opposed to plywood, as it clearly is more in line with the age of the home. This was an expensive addition as T&G is not cheap, but unfortunately I was not specific about how it was to be installed. As a result, the ends of the T&G, as they round the corners, are cut at 45 degree angles, whereas most older homes have a design in which the ends are staggered and create a weave effect. A simple miscommunication, our contractor indicates this is the way he's always done it and I think once it's painted it will look fine. It's a lesson for me, as a slightly OCD person, that I need to be very specific about details if they are going to matter in the future!
French door is in!
Demolition is progressing on the carport. I'm glad I handed this off.
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