New updates

A couple of new updates for you. First, we no longer have to climb a ladder between the basement and the first floor. This level of the stairwell has finally been built.


And second, exterior brick work continues. Now that it has been grouted, look how great it looks! There is still a lot to be done here, but the work is encouraging.


A few more slow downs that we have been dealing with lately, but all to be expected at this point. We have a new brick contractor starting next week and the concrete floor should be redone this week (some parts of it weren't quite level the first time). We are still awaiting the windows and hatch for the roof addition and various other projects still need to be completed before we can start on drywall and finishes. One of these days!

Roof addition

The roof addition has now been approved by historical and the city, so we can finally cover up the hole in the roof! These pictures show the structure built - but most of this will actually be windows to let light down into the stairwell and the house and the actual roof access hatch. The windows and hatch are being ordered, so they're covered with plywood for now.

And...work continues on the exterior brick. Much to our surprise, the exterior brick is actually a very deep red while the inside is lighter with more orange! If you look closely, you can tell that the lower level has already been stripped of paint.