There's really not much to report. The sheathing of the lower portion of the south wall went like a charm. It was a nice weekend, weather-wise, and we got 'er done. The top part of the south wall was a super pain in the ass, mostly because of the extra 2x4s we had to nail up in order to have something to nail the sheathing to. But we got that done, too.
Now we just have to ask the inspector if we have to cut the windows out before the inspection, or if we can do it afterwards. We're going away on a trip to see family, and we're going to leave the room entirely boarded up. So, if we have to have the windows cut out, the inspection will have to wait until we return and can defend the ol' homestead.
It's actually starting to feel like spring around here, too. Makes it exciting, and blessedly warm in comparison. Hopefully the sheathing inspection will go well and we can install the windows, and then it's time to kick some serious butt on the inside framing, which shouldn't take nearly as long as our first big beam, heaven willing. But we'll find out, won't we?
What a sense of accomplishment! And the really lovely thing is that you don't ever have to do this particular part again. Unless, of course, you decide you want to. But with all of the planning, I doubt that will happen. You have created something together, as well. Cudos! (not the scary dog. Cujos!)
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