The Building of a Custom Home - A photo feature by EAGer Web Page Design

The Building of a Custom Home
A photo feature

 

6. Exterior - Part 1

 

This picture shows the initial roof decking that has been installed.

The initial installation of the roof decking.

 

This picture shows a close-up of the TechShield Laminated Radiant Barrier Decking.  There is a reflective foil sheet on this decking that will create a radiant barrier to help make the house more energy efficient.

 

A view of the back of the house on February 14, 1999.  This picture shows the initial "hardi plank" siding that has been installed and also the roof decking.

A view of the back of the house on February 15, 1999.  This picture shows the partial "hardiplank" siding that has been installed and also the roof decking.

 

A picture of the front of the house showing the roof decking.

A picture of the front of the house showing the roof decking.

 

Black felt has been placed on top of the roof decking to protect the wood from water.

Black felt has been placed on top of the roof decking to protect the wood from water.

 

The black felt has now been installed on the roof decking.

The black felt has now been installed on the roof decking.

 

The siding on the back of the house has now been completed and the windows have been installed.

This picture was taken on February 19, 1999.  The siding on the back of the house has now been completed and the windows have been installed.  The temporary wood structure that stands about three feet off of the ground allows the workers to easily reach and work on the soffit and fascia board without having to use a ladder.

 

Painting the soffit.

Painting the soffit.


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