It's beginning to look a little like Christmas!

Since we have passed the final inspection on the Ramada - it is time to get some Christmas lights up!

The gates are lit up....takes a little bit of planning to be able to still open the gates with all the lights hooked up .... they both work!!!

We are in the Holiday spirit - still working on it all ... it's only November, but we are getting there!



Construction Project Phase Three Part Five - the Ramada

Finally, we passed the nailing and framing inspection - now it is time to apply the roofing material.

First step is to make sure the roof is free of all dirt, dust and foreign debris.

Second step is applying the felt underlayment.

Third step is attaching the metal flashing all around the edge of the roof.

The position of each rafter is marked, so that no nails will be seen from below.

Lastly, the rolled asphalt material is applied - both glued and nailed.  Hopefully it will stay stuck for a long time!

The glue is some kind of super sticky stuff.

The other edge of the roll is nailed.

Phase Three of our Construction is done.  We passed final inspection and now are in the planning stages for Phase Four!

Oh yes.... The walk-in gate has finally been completed!  Still waiting for the brick to be put back as it was, but we are happy that at least the gate is fixed.... guess these companies are so busy this time of the year it is "hurry up and wait"!!!!!



Construction Project Phase Three - Part Four - The Ramada

Even though we have not yet passed the framing and nailing inspection, today we are getting the semi-transparant stain applied.  First step is to cover anything close enough that might get overspray!



They covered most all of the concrete also.

Very carefully covered up!  These guys are professionals to be sure.

Some surfaces are rolled....

and some surfaces are sprayed....

Can't believe this guy is the professional!  We couldn't even stay outside because of all the paint spray in the air - and he doesn't even have a mask on!  Sure hope he has good health insurance.....





Welcome to part two of Keeping up with the Clarkson's!

After several years of writing the first part of Keeping up with the Clarkson's Blog - I have run out of space for any new photos!

So, I have created this Blog and hopefully can continue to document our life and times