Time for siding

The addition structure is complete, but it needs siding before we can open up the wall between the existing house and all that we have added.  The existing house still has its original wood siding that was put on in 1938.  It’s cute but really needs to be replaced so that we can get some insulation in the walls (they are so drafty and do not keep out the cold) and to make the insurance company a little happier.  They are not fans of wood siding for fire protection (I can see their point), so we really need to go with a cement board product.  I really hate all things faux, so I just couldn’t bring myself to get the cedar look Hardie board and the smooth Hardie is special order only and about 25% more than the cedar look.  After some research and a trip to my friendly neighborhood Home Depot, I discovered Maxi-Tile siding.  Despite it’s funny name, it’s a great product—basically the exact same product as Hardie just without the name brand and at about 1/3 the price.  Done.

My husband, father-in-law, uncle, friends and a few hired helpers spent the better part of Spring Break and every spare after-work moment in the month of March getting siding up.  As soon as it is all up and eaves are sealed, we can get moving on the interior.  Siding is almost all done!

We are so grateful for friends and family who have come to pitch in and ease the workload.  We are praying for opportunities to return the favor.  In the meantime, it's really fun to share these experiences with loved ones. 

With the peak of the roof at about 30 feet up, we have run quite a network of scaffolding and ladders around the house to gain acces to the highest points.