Cover up!

It's getting to be a usual thing, loading up the boys and driving out to check on the house. Even today when it was drizzling and could have been a nice time to snuggle up and stay dry (but really, who can do that with two little boys?!). Ah, but our house is covered up with the beginnings of a roof.

The biggest change visually is seeing the porches with their roofs. We're using MiraTec for the columns. Right now a collection of 2x4s is holding up the covers!

This picture shows the upstairs ceiling. For folks who may be considering building Glen View Cottage--a really interesting feature you could add is a vaulted ceiling above the upstairs landing. We're not doing this--but the rafters form almost a star at the top. You would need to consult an architect or your contractor/framer before going this route--but it's an idea! We're sticking with the 9 ft ceilings and attic.

The back porch area.

Up close with the front.

Ashley cleared the pines in the back a little bit more. It's looking good! Now we have another large brush pile. Reminds me of our earlier stages with this property.

Next week the framer will put the felt paper on the roof, install the windows and doors, and complete the porch flooring (we're using decking boards that we'll stain). After Christmas our metal roof will be installed. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing that process, as it will all be made on site.