The forms for the basement walls are nearly complete. Inspection is scheduled for Tuesday of next week, with the concrete pour to occur the following day.
Today also began the removal of our original wood lap siding. We expected to find some kind of sheathing beneath it, but instead just found tar paper. We figure they decided the stiffness of the solid wood lap siding was sufficient for bracing purposes way back when the house was built.
Most of the areas where the lap siding was removing have had OSB reinstalled in its place. This will be the permanent new sheathing. After the siding is removed on the 2nd floor/attic, we will cover it up with plastic to protect against the elements. No sense putting OSB up there only to tear it down in a week or so.
They will continue removal of the siding tomorrow. Monday will begin the demolition of the 2nd floor/attic. They will probably need to take a break on Wednesday during the concrete pour though.
Wow! Like you say...lots going on.
ReplyDeleteThings are really progressing, and before you know it, it will look like a home.
Question: The basement forms appear solid along the back wall, so how is the door 'cut in'?