While Casey has been wiring our house (we have more outlets and circuits than ever!)- Mike has been siding the lower section of the house. This is the same material as the roof- green galvenized metal that clips together and hides all the screws. Once again- no holes equals no water in the walls. The upper siding will be Hardie board that looks like cedar but is made of cement.
Casey and Mike also lifted all of the big windows and huge door into place- this was quite the task without a boom truck. With the combination of a forklift and strong backs- they were able to get those upper windows and doors mounted without any breakage.
Plumber Richie has started his work and is plumbing his way through the house. Thank goodness we have 9' ceilings in the garage to allow for the correct drop for outflow. I can't wait to get into that Japanese soaking tub (right of the shower in this picture).
Casey's friends- Mike and Linda Walsh arrived this week to enjoy Alaska for a week's reprieve from Washington State's unusual heat. Star has arrived so now we all get to play for the week with bits of work intermixed each day. My mom is to arrive with friend Ivanelle. They drove Mike's new truck from Iowa to Alaska and will be here today.
So at the end of "Week Five"- we have the house water tight and ready for the rest of the plumbing, insulation, sheetrock and then the design details such as flooring and trim.
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