Construction Photo Archive:
Week 8 (18-26 August 1999)
This page contains photos of: "wrapping" the house with a moisture barrier, installing windows and siding, plus frame protection...
First Floor Wrapped and Windows In
![[First floor wrapped & windows in]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house043.jpg)
18 August:
The first floor has been moisture barrier
wrapped and windows installed.
Partiall-Clad House -- Front View
![[Partially clad house--front view]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house039.jpg)
18 August:
Same day, different view...
More Siding
![[More siding]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house041.jpg)
19 August:
What a difference a day makes!!! We now
have siding... The hole in the wall is
a precut for an air conditioning unit.
Siding Going On -- Front View
![[Siding going on--front view]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house038.jpg)
20 August:
Another day and the upstairs is completely
"wrapped" & downstairs sided. Windows are in
all around.
Second Story Siding
![[Second story siding]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house042.jpg)
Completion of Siding
![[Completion of siding]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house040.jpg)
23 & 24 August:
Now you see framing—now you don't... Yikes,
did those guys put nails in our brand-new roof
for their scaffolding??? Guess it's time for
another fax to the builder!
Completely Sided
![[Completely sided]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house037.jpg)
24 August:
Completely framed, all windows in place,
secure from the ravages of a Hawaiian winter!?!
Sorry, we just couldn't help ourselves...
The Bug Man
![[The Bug Man]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/house036.jpg)
25 August:
What is it? "It" is a contractor who is doing
final frame preparation. After all the holes
were drilled for plumbing & electric, he is
sealing and treating the exposed wood against
nasties such as rot and termites. Nice guy
to have around...
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