the day started with preparing to close up the walls. here are some photos of mathew’s correct wiring.
the wires are grouped and run through holes in the center of studs. there are junction boxes and wires enclosed in metal tubes.
metal plates were also added later to further protect the wires.
(left) i got started covering the exposed fiberglass insulation with moisture barrier paper. this paper contains a layer of tar so when it’s cut it smells like roofing tar. (right) our friend stef arrived and helped with the barrier paper and stapling the insulation to the studs.
and then stef’s sisters mae and nancy arrived with lunch! (left: nancy, stef, mae) lunch was delicious and included spinach quiche, roasted vegetable and hummus lavash sandwiches, quinoa salad and garlic bread. mmmmm! i often wonder if there will ever be a “Gee Sisters Catering.” or maybe “3 Sisters Catering”?
mae and nancy worked outside stripping wainscotting panels with heat guns. meanwhile, on the other side of that red fence it sounded like a child was having a birthday party.
stef snuck outside to take these photos of her sisters. i guess they didn’t hear her, notice there are no objections? no hands in front of faces..? photos nancy and mae would approve of?
in the bathroom we made fast progress with stef’s help. (left) mathew was up on a ladder both inside and outside as he installed the new vent. (right) stef tidying up our construction site.
(left) as i cut insulation, mathew and stef installed it above the lowered bathroom ceiling. (right) and here stef and mathew puzzle pieced the gypboard back into place and screwed it to the studs. i helped too. unfortunately i forgot to take photos after stef and i finished the barrier paper, before the gypboard went back up. things move that quickly with three people! (and mathew says stef is really good at this stuff.)
before everyone left mathew snapped some photos.
we are always so grateful for the gee sisters’ generosity, time, food and friendship! we feel very lucky to have them in our lives.