Scaffolding Removed!

After almost 3 full months, the scaffolding is finally removed! The stucco is now curing for another three weeks or so, to allow the lime and calcium come to the surface. At that point, the final step of washing and painting will begin.

Before

After

View Toward East

Back Patio 

Back Patio

Stucco Brown Coat Starting

The workers started applying the stucco brown coat today, and have the East and West walls mostly finished.

Stucco Sand and Mixer

East Wall With Stucco Brown Coat

Front Door and Brown Coat 

Front of House, Part with Brown Coat 

Front of House, Part with Brown Coat 

Family Room, and Wood Beams

View of House From the Gate 

Interior Doors Installed

Today, the workers installed the interior doors.  We chose a high quality knotty Alder wood for the doors. Knotty Alder is actually a lower-quality cut of Alder wood, but we felt it gives a more rustic and warm feel than a clear Alder.  The doors, as shown here in the photos, are unfinished and unstained.  Once we apply the stain, which will be fairly dark to match the cabinets, most of the knots will not be as visible.  Seeing the doors installed makes it feel more and more like a real home!

Pocket Door in Master Closet

Other side of Pocket Door

Double door and Bathroom Door in Master Bedroom

Landing in Garage

Door in Guest Bathroom

Double Door and Closet Door in Den

Other Side of Double Door to Den

Door to Master Bathroom 

Pantry Door with Frosted Glass

Pantry Door Closed 

Sand in Driveway Ready for Stucco

The White House

The workers have nearly completed the underlayment for the stucco, which includes a layer of heavy dark felt followed by an inch or so of styrofoam backer.  The styrofoam is white, which transforms the house from its previous woody framed appearance to this nearly-igloo white color.  It really stands out in the neighborhood now.  Today they were applying the chicken wire to the white styrofoam, which will hold the stucco coat that lays on top.