15_the_circle | S wall revealed

it wasn't just the painting crew who were here today. ~~Aye! and a scurvy rum lot o' scalawags they were.~~

the trim carpenter was here too. it was a first, of sorts, for this project: the first time there have been workmen from different crafts on the property at the same time and in enough numbers to be able to get in each others' way. not that it took any great effort for them to keep things sorted out, but heretofore there hasn't been even the potential for it to happen.

the trim carpenter had said that he would complete the S wall exterior today, and he did. the painters also got a lot done. here's the result:

S wall exterior

in appearance it is gratifyingly similar to the 1920s postcard view from the Town's photo archives (see entry for 17 May).

unless something comes up when I take a closer look at things in daylight tomorrow, this should pretty much conclude the outside carpentry for this phase of the project. all that remains is the fabrication and installation of screens and storm windows.

he was then able to shift the focus of his efforts to the S wall interior. here it is, with the mistreated beadboard sections removed and the recently applied insulation visible in the gaps.

S wall interior

the disused beam pocket (rectangular aperture near the top in the centre) will be retained, as will the corresponding one in the opposite wall. I'm not quite sure what to do with the space(s) [they are 3¼ in wide by 5½ in high and up to 6½ in deep] but in an older house one can never have enough nooks and crannies.