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| You're facing the south wall upstairs. Good solar and good insulation should make this a cozy aerie. |
Now let Mr. North Wind blow. We'll laugh heartily!Foamers sprayed R-34 insulation into the nooks and crannies of Jennifer's Old House yesterday, giving the roof and supporting areas a firm, tight seal of closed cell foam.
Stan finished the north face of the kitchen wall with conventional fiberglas insulation today and it's feeling very tight and right. Meanwhile Jennifer and Tasha pulled more electric cable in anticipation of imminent drywalling.
Why are we doing this in December you ask? Don't ask.
At left is the 110-year-old quarter-ton, hand-hewn beam salvaged from the basement and upended to become a principal support for the upper level. This massive beam will provide a focal point in the new kitchen, honoring the home's pioneering past.
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We're getting tired. Jennifer's usually meticulous housekeeping and attention to detail generally means a well-maintained and organized job site. Not so much today:
