Camp Hearne Diary - March 8, 2010

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!

Camp Hearne Diary - March 6, 2010

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.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Well, rain again earlier this week!

The Crew has been really busy working out the details on the ridge vents. The original plans detailed the design, but left certain dimensions to the discretion of the local area.

The roofing system award went to a local contractor, CR Systems. They will begin work on the 15th. Getting ready for them means the exterior siding needs to go up, the soffits and facsia in place, the plumber needs to have the drain vents through the roof and, if possible, the painter needs to have the exterior painted. Hopefully, it will all fall into place.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

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.