Well, it's been a long time comin'... What I did on my summer vacation - - We took this 3-day labor day weekend to put the final touches to the siding installation. As I feared, the 4 little corner triangles on the shed dormers presented the highest level of challenge per square foot. I suppose about half of the challenge comes from the dozens of trips up and down the ladder. Anyway, it's done. When I look up and think about it, I still can't believe the time they took. I also think about how critical this roof junction is for water and weather resistance over the long term. I did the best I could.
- - Like so many of my high expectations for the finish line, this one was fairly anti-climatic...almost kinda sad...NOT. It took 5 months of weekends to get this stinkin' siding installed. Done. I thought I should introduce you to my best pals for the past 5 months.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot the most important pal...
- - Next trip is soffit panels under the lower roof, along with serious consideration for gutter installation. I really don't want gutters, but I think it's the better decision to handle the volume of water that comes off that roof. You can see the mud splash on the above pic. - We caught the setting sun just before it dropped below the treeline.
