I've been here a month now (ok, 5 weeks, but let's not quibble) and have made some great progress.
My first priority was replacing the 30 plus year old slate roof. I knew it was leaking over the front porch, but have since discovered cans in the attic that were catching leaks....you can bet the PO didn't disclose that !
Of course, it turned into a much bigger job than either I or Ed The Roofer anticipated. He had to replace the tongue and groove 2-3 feet along the entire front of the house. And several of the rafter tails had to be replaced as well; this was after his first suggestion of just cutting them off.
I know the rafter tails should be exposed on the ends, but Ed added the fascia board. Probably not an all bad idea so that the drip edge and eventually gutters will keep it from rotting out again.
The slope of the roof is called a "cat-slide roof". Muffin and Speckles do not think that is particularly funny.
Notice that we also replaced the cedar shingle siding on the dormer. Of course, Ed could not understand why I just wouldn't slap some vinyl (yech !) siding up there. By now he has decided that that I am nuts. But since I am writing the check he contacts four different lumberyards until he finds one that still carries the cedar siding.
As soon as Ed finishes, I call Brian The Chainsaw Man. Two days later the huge, way out of control shrubs and evil rose bushes are gone, stubs and all.
30 years?! Wow, you definitely have to replace the roof. And congratulations, you made a pretty good choice in your replacement. It's just sad Muffin and Speckles can't appreciate that, haha.
Posted by: Adam Waterford | August 10, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Hi Pumpkin !!! Be careful...you know what they say...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree ;-)
I know it looks a little naked, and ragged, without the bushes, but just wait until I have beautiful flowers instead of overgrown monster hiding places.
Hugs... Mom
Posted by: Susan | June 27, 2005 at 09:23 PM
Mom, you're a lunatic. If you can have a website celebrating your house then I want one for my shoes!! When you come to your senses I'll be in Colorado, where by the way, there are alot of old houses to be renovated. And I liked those bushes too, it looks a little naked without them. XOXO
Posted by: Pumpkin | June 27, 2005 at 08:49 PM
Congratulations on surviving the move-out, the fantastic journey, the move-in . . .
You've made great progress! Continue to update so we can enjoy the "fun".
Meanwhile I'm still researching the cure for that interesting smell we talked about ;^)
Posted by: Connie | June 27, 2005 at 08:12 PM
WOW! I am SOOOO impressed! The roof looks great! And so proud of you for standing your ground on the wood shingles. The dormer looks fantastic!! You would REALLY be nuts to do the vinyl junk.
Looks like your felines survived the journey!
What's next?
Posted by: Mick | June 26, 2005 at 09:30 PM