Tuesday, August 23 -- Further Progress for Roofing and Siding

I've been away for a few days, but that doesn't mean that progress hasn't been made on the addition.  From Thursday of last week to today, Eric and his crew (and roofing sub) continued to work on the siding and the roofing is pretty much done.  I've also learned a bit from Eric about priming.

Also, today, it appears the guys did alot of clean up around the worksite.  I think they are getting ready for the garage floors to be put down?
 

Here are some pics:

A view of the addition and the siding/roofing now largely all installed!

Here is a pic of Eric spraying some primer on the ends and cuts in the pre-primed siding.  Eric said that it's important to apply the additional priming to the cut ends because, even though the siding comes pre-primed, any cuts to the siding lacks the primer.  Our siding is cedar.  These cuts without the primer will, over time, attract moisture etc, which could cause swelling.  He said that most contractors are not that detail-oriented, and in fact, most new construction contractors skip that part!

    

An additional example of Eric's additional primer application:

Eric Busa further applying primer, and Eric DeSilva putting in the siding.  Derrick, not pictured, was doing the cutting.

The roofers working under the hot sun.

A view of the siding started to be put in place near the garage.  Roof all done!

Another view:

View from the backyard:

A view of the cut-outs for the sunroof over the breakfast area:

A view of the master bathroom from the front of the house:

A view of Eric meeting with the HVAC people (Frankie) to discuss placement of all the vents, returns, etc for the HVAC system.  This and rough electric and plumbing to start soon.