I can easily predict when it will rain. If I plan an outdoor event, or if we plan a camping trip, or if it’s time to take the roof off of our house- 99% guarantee, it will rain.
The last week has been about demo. Today, much of the roof came off. And yes, of course it’s supposed to rain all week! But I guess my contractor is not too worried because after all, there’s not a whole lot left to get ruined. Pretty much the floorboards and framing- much of which is being removed- is all that remains. It kind of makes me wonder if it would have been easier to bulldoze it and start from scratch. My contractor gave us that option, a couple of times, actually, but ultimately it would have been much more involved. Once you start over, you have a lot of added expenses with permits and new required upgrades (i.e. fire sprinklers).
So the roof trusses are supposed to arrive next week. It will be very exciting to see it finally take shape. The new foundation wall for the addition is also in, as well as the stem wall and subfloor. The kids can’t wait to see the outline of their rooms.
On another note– we are enjoying our first harvest of pecans. I’m looking forward to making spiced and candied nuts for gifts. Any good recipes out there?
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