Outside Covering

Siding – Masonry – Stucco

Now that the weather is cooperating a little better, the action has started outside.  For the past several weeks there have been three different crews working out there making sure the exterior covering of the house which protects it for the ages and creates an eye appealing curb appearance is properly installed. 

After getting all of the siding materials delivered by Alside Supply, Budget Roofing and Siding took over and installed all of the soffit, fascia, gutters and downspouts, and the vinyl siding.  Working in the front was Neller Masonry, who installed all of the cultured stone and stucco.  The stone and much of the masonry was supplied by County Materials.  After finishing up outside, they moved inside to put the stone around the three side pier fireplace installed by Fireside Hearth and Home.  Next up will be the garage doors.  Overhead Doors of Madison will be out in the next week to wrap up all of the outside covering. 

Roofing

Once the roof is on, it is critical to get it covered to protect all the materials below as soon as possible.  It isn’t unusual to find the roofer waiting for the framers to put down the last piece of roof sheathing so that they can felt the roof.  Jim Schruckenthaler of Budget Roofing was there just at the right time, installing the felt paper securely to provide that protection.  He and his crew started the next day to put on the roof edge, ice and water shield, and the shingles. After a weekend of work, they ran out of time just as the next round of bad weather moved in.  All that was left to do was about 60’ of hip and ridge shingles.  The storm came and passed without any water entering the home.  They were able to complete installation of the missing hip and ridge shingles a few days later when the sun cleared the snow.  The roofing materials were provided by Angie Keita of Alside Supply Co. in Madison.  The shingles were 35 year Atlas Pinnacles.  They were applied using 6 nails, providing the roof with a 110 mph wind guarantee.

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