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| My inlays from the last
update. Random centering on each wall was done by centering the inlay on the left in the center of the wall, and the one one the right over the center of the window. The random centering makes the wall look bigger. |
Finish color is chablis from La Habra
Stucco, and real portland cement and sand. The inset concrete tile shows off the new stucco, and the fact this is a solid masonry wall. |
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Zoom camera shows pebble dash stucco up close farther back and the street view. The rough appearance adds a soft look to the house from the curb. We're still the pebble-dash kings of the Washington area. |
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A plastic heat tent is built to keep
working through a cold January. 3 diesel-fuel powered heaters keep the whole house warm. The tent has survived snow, extreme cold, and strong wind. Will the tent fail ? Will we ever finish this house ? Please check back. |
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Top left: Before Top right: Lath and stucco peeled down the original 1 X 12 sheathing. Left: The original sheathing is still in excellent condition, more photographic proof that stucco, real portland cement stucco, protects the wood. |
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The original lath was welded wire stucco mesh woven into a thin paper. We have seen this a lot on old houses, the wood is in excellent shape without a vapor barrier such as tarpaper or tyvek behind the stucco. Check back for more about this project. |