One of our main goals with our custom home was to build a home that required minimum maintenance. Because roofs are a major expense — and a worn roof can cause extensive damage — we researched roofing alternatives extensively. We looked at magnum boards, metal roofs, and other less common surfaces. When comparing the pros [...]
The windows and shingles were delivered last week. One more step to drying in the house. Brad says the 4-way should happen next week. There’s a lot of work to do, so I suspect we’ll have heavy action going on.
The roof trusses are going on! Next to the first shovelful of dirt from the backhoe, this is the most exciting thing going. With the roof on the entire house takes shape.
This is the day I’ve been waiting for! Today Stock Building Supply semi-truck carrying our beautiful roof trusses delivered the load. I happened to be at the construction site with Belinda and Alana when it arrived. Getting the roof on will be a huge step in defining the house space. And it moves us closer [...]
I love weathervanes. Especially rooftop weathervanes attached to the top of a cupola. And I’ve been trying for months to figure out how to include one on our craftsman style home, even though it seems an abrupt contrast to the design. They are just so cool! You can use a weathervane to accentuate the peak [...]