There’s still work going on. The shingles are done, but there’s still work on the soffit and fascia. I’m switching from black, which fades and looks horrible over time, to white. It isn’t as dramatic, but hopefully it stays white.
Black on the left; original wood in the middle and lower level; white on the top right
After the roof, the next project will be replacing the deck. You might recall that it was pretty damaged in the derecho also.
Well, in order for it to be replaced, I had to do some weed and scrub tree removal.
Seriously. I just can’t keep up.
And with the death of the big oak tree in my front yard (and the magnolia that was taken out in the derecho), there’s a lot more sunshine and the weeds and scrub trees grow much faster.
I also have wild grapes growing back there. I really had planned last year on using the vines for a project and then getting rid of them, but that didn’t work out. Now I need to get rid of them again, and I’m guessing once again I won’t have time for the fun, crafty project.
Anyhow, I spent part of last weekend trying to make the deck accessible to tear out and replace. I’m working on it.
It will be interesting to see how my dog reacts to all the deck removal and building.
Sky
He’s been good with the roof so far, but it’s harder to go stick your nose in someone’s face when they are on the roof.
Teresa
Eden Hills 