Wrapped in protective building felt (tar paper), the form of the house is complete. Vertical wooden 1-by-2 “sleepers” attach to the main sections and will support the panels of fiber-cement. Popped-out sections without the sleepers will be clad in lapped siding. Deck framing, including the long wheelchair-accessible ramp, is almost complete.

The panelized construction assures straight, vertical walls with precisely cut openings for windows and doors. These flat surfaces made it easier to apply siding and roofing.

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