Gimme shelter!

Sorry for a bit of time since last post.  We had steady, but slower, progress over the past couple of weeks as our two carpenters were abandoned by their helpers, apparently our fairly steep 12/12 pitch roof scared them off.  But Matt and the carpenters moved forward with some Herculean lifts of beams, rafters and sheathing, so now we are under roof for the main house.  Matt tells me they are working on framing up the remaining gable-end and interior walls this week, will be down on Friday to have a look.  Want to get the west extension framed up and under roof as soon as possible as the deck has been in several rain storms already.  Matt is starting to bring in the utility trades to scope out the project as the framing wraps up.  Want to thank my Dad for joining me on several trips down to check on the work!  It's always more fun to visit with someone to bounce views off of, and he's had some great recommendations that will make the house better!

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The view a week ago, Jose just starting the roof sheathing after fitting the ridge beam and rafters.

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View from the west.

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Each corner of the second floor will have this sloping roof feature, which we love.  This is the second floor guest room looking north.

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Roof on! Mostly.  Now we can visualize the house outline, though the west (right) extension (behind the dumpster) is not framed and roofed yet, nor the chimney on the left side.

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From the direct front.  You can tell by the ladder that the stairs are not yet in place, but Matt has them on order.

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*Disclaimer: Not our view*  Had dinner with my Dad and Jenny at Patowmack Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia, an organic farm and restaurant near Point of Rocks, Maryland.  The near trees are Virginia and the far, sunny trees are Maryland, the Potomac River runs under the bridge.  I recommend it for a special, "out of the ordinary" dining experience, but its far from home and don't blame me for the bill!  Support local agriculture!

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