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August 25, 2023: Ductwork

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  Ductwork for the air conditioning system is ready to be installed.   Fitting between the rafters and joists.

August 23, 2023: Details

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  Focus on details today. Next step for the stonemasons is to install wire mesh over the tarpaper. The fine mesh will bind the mortar to which the stone adheres. Outside, some of the fixtures are being installed, while inside the electricians are tying it all together. Outside, Mario's guys move to the south side for more siding.

August 22, 2023: West Side and Stonework

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  The siding is just about complete on the west side of the building. The masons have arrived to start the exterior stonework. First step: tarpaper to protect the wood underneath.

August 18, 2023: Pillars

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 Framing the pillars supporting the Grand Deck. Meanwhile, Mario's guys continue putting up the exterior siding. On the south side, all the vertical siding is on, so now moving to the horizontal siding on the lower level.

August 8, 2023: Siding

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  With all the balconies completed, the focus has turned to siding. Start on the west side. The pattern between the 4" boards and the 6" boards is completely random.

August 1, 2023: Balconies

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  The deckettes on the north side are complete. Off the master bedroom. Top floor. Preparing for the decking.

August 2, 2023: Hot Stuff

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  The guys from Hot Stuff came over to do the fireplace installations. From inside the Great Room . . . . . . and outside from the Grand Deck. Master Bedroom. Sheet metal for the flues.