The batten boards are being attached in a pattern to mimic the barrack exterior. These "window frames" are faux windows. The interior of this part of the building houses the exhibit area and visitor center. Because natural light (UV-light) is damaging to artifacts, we chose not to install windows in this area. We are also using LED lighting fixtures that are void of UV emissions. 
CR Systems, Inc. started the roofing job today. After the rain yesterday, a small section of the roof decking buckled because the protective felt was blown off. Rayne Knight, the company owner, had her crew replace the section.
The SBS Modified Bitumen SA roofing system consists of a nailable layer (shown here), a middle self-adhering layer and a top mineral surface area. Everything seems to be going up very well. Cannot wait to see the final product.
The painters came out on Saturday to get the job done before the roofers show up on Monday.
The exterior siding has gone up. We selected HardiPlak which is a fiber cement board that is highly durable. It resists moisture and insect damage and is fire retardant. The smooth surface has a very similar feel to "tar paper" which would be the historic sheathing but certainly would not give us the durability we need for our replica. We also used a 12 inch vented Hardisoffit product that will allow for ventilation in the attic. We are ready for the painter!
We are ready for the plumber to vent the drains through the roof so the roofer can get started on the 15th. Since the building is built on blocks, the joist and beams are the base for the exterior walls. This leaves no room for the drains and water lines to come up throught the floor. The crew double walled the bathroom and "kitchen" area to allow access through the floor behind a "faux wall" finish.
Well, rain again earlier this week!
The Crew was busy with the roof felt after a few days of strange weather.
It snowed on the 23rd. A really heavy snow that kept lots of folks away from work.
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