I’ve still been working on the house, but not posting much. Last year, I started repairing the fence between the deck and the neighbor’s house.
Next I started covering it with Cedar. I bought 2×4 boards, and ripped them to 3/4″ thick, sanded and stained, then attached to wall. I put 1/8″ thick spacers behind the mineral paper to allow a little air circulation.
I tried to make all the gaps consistent, including at the mitered ends. I used copper flashing over the top of the wall. I’ll get a piece of Ipe to top the wall – eventually.
I have to stop here until I’ve put tile on the steps. But I’ve not decided what tile to use. It’s always difficult using tile on stairs: Either I have to buy special tile with a nosing, or buy some type of metal stair nosing. I also poured the curb under part of the wall – still have two sections to do though.
The roses really liked this rainy winter. They are looking good again this year.
