Mar
23
2006
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Photos




I’ve just uploaded a bunch of photos to Flickr, catching up on the two days without an internet connection. I took this one at night, so the color is a little weird. Note the makeshift scaffolding on the right hand side.
All Erwin House Photos

The framing is about done and they are wrapping the house in plywood and Tyvek. Still no decking on the roof. Ugh, right now it is raining in three places in the US. Seattle, New Orleans, and Austin.
The big news today is that we are going to replace all of the sheetrock in the whole house. We had hoped to save it just for cost sake. But it took quite a beating in the framing and the 4 inches of rain finished it off. This is a big relief. I was worried about mold, and I never liked the “Orange Peel” texture.
In the photo you can see a big pocket of water under the paint (and orange peel).
Water Under the Paint
The crew was gone a little early today and there was evidence of two abruptly ended card games. Cards were scattered all around the picnic table and in the living room. I hope no one got hurt.

2 Comments for Photos


Patricia W.
March 23, 2006, 4:38 am

Sorry to see what the rain did to you guys. I know how it is getting caught with no roof in a big rain in Texas (happened to me with my very first house). I moved to Michigan about 7 months ago from Arlington.
I think your house is going to be fantastic when it’s finished. I had long wanted a mid-century style house while in Texas and never considered the possibility of building it myself.
Your plans look too cool!


Christiane
March 23, 2006, 7:43 pm

Thanks for the commisseration and the compliments! The rain has vexed me for years. Almost everywhere I have lived has suffered intense water damage. I guess that’s what happens when you live in a place that experiences draught for most of the year and floods during the remainder. They’re planning to replace the drywall. I can’t wait to live in a place that doesn’t smell like mold ;-)