Here is a FIRST picture of the work we have started on the cottage. I have decided to show you outside front pictures because "time is of the essence". This is the first week of November, and the weather will be changing very soon!
To the far left of the picture is a sample board of cedar shakes hubby made so we could temporarily put up and see roof colors. It helped!
The original shakes (because of too much damage) were removed. (right side of door). A new treated piece of wood on the bottom replaced an original one that had damage. There is an extra piece of wood under the front door, but that is only temporary. The black paper that you see was under the original cedar shakes.
The roofer is suppose to start this week on the NEW ROOF and the NEW CEDAR SHAKES should be finished to the right of the front door.....then on to the left side.
Of course, this is JUST THE BEGINNING to the outside! The slab of concrete under the left picture window will be removed. The glass screen door will be removed and the original wood castle-like door will be fixed and re-stained.
We may go for the natural cedar look with an oil coating. We first were going to stain a color but now we are re-thinking that. We also are doing a gray tone dimensional roof.
These pictures look pretty rough and we have a long way to go!
Most of the tyvek homewrap is in place on this area. We are hoping for some good weather in the weeks to come. This way, we can get much work done on the outside of the house. This DOESN'T include ANY yardwork, landscaping etc.! That won't happen until next Spring!
So it's OFFICIAL! The first week of November starts the RENOVATION project. I am going to try to post at least 1-2 times monthly on the cottage...maybe more! I am calling it....AROUND THE COTTAGE.
I am not a professional renovator, designer or decorator but I do LOVE homes! My great-grandfather was an Architech and Builder of cottages in Tenn. I guess it's in my blood!
I love knowing that over these next several months, my blogging sisters and friends are with me on this adventure! Please keep us in your prayers because we know this ain't gonna be easy!!
Blessings~~~Roxie
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