Well Paul came up again, this time with Eliza, and we managed to get a fair amount done in the short time they were here. Siding is now almost 30% complete. Paul and I established coursing for the next 9 rows which will make our work easier from this point on. We also got all the "down" work done meaning that we will be working up from this point on. Eliza went through a box and a half of screws, diligently fastening the siding to the strapping. We were slowed down a bit with relocating the cat door (originally placed based on 1x4 siding. Oops) and cutting off the strapping that was too long. But things picked up quickly before stopping for dinner.
We then went down to Unity to make a quick stop at the Commonground Fair. All in all, too short a time but hopefully the next time Paul and Eliza come up at Thanksgiving the siding will be complete. Fingers crossed. I sure as hell don't want to be doing this in December.
Photos courtesy of Paul and Eliza.
End of Day 1: Paul inspecting the cat door.
Corner detail.
Eliza intent on the screw at hand.
Day 2: More boards in the morning before heading off to the Fair.
The newly relocated cat door. Ramona still managed to get in the door 36" off the ground by climing up the siding. She's lucky I didn't catch her in action.
Isn't that the cutest bunny you ever saw?
Eliza with the homeowner.
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