Front Door Entry Steps

 This was my first attempt at gluing and clamping, to make large wood planks. I was surprised how easy it was, although I probably did not do it perfectly.

Front Outdoor Stairs

 Since I had just completed the porch railing, I felt like I should just add the outdoor stairs while I was at it. This was a monster of a project. With the amount of variables and lack of good reference points, this was a golden opportunity for loads of errors. Which I did. A few times and several hours of rework. But I was able to get them installed and now happy with the end results. Yet, I still need to correct a few things.

Porch Railing

 After getting windows installed, I decided the next needed thing was safety up on the front porch. So, I focused on installing railing to tie into the posts and house. With the turned columns and exposed rafters, I decided to keep the balusters (railing) as simple as possible. I just went with 3/4” black round pipe and I am really liking it.

Gable Shingles

 To install the upper windows, I had to rent an articulated boom lift. Since I had to have expensive tool, I thought it’d be smart to do other things that require lift. Like, painting and cedar shingle install. Here are the results:

Windows

After the roof, installation, I decided to take a hiatus and drive across the country to see my friend Gary. It was difficult to tear myself away from the cabin, but at the same time, I let my tendinitis heal and had a chance to think about the next steps ahead. When I got, back, I was excited to install the windows. I was able to do many of them myself, but I hired Roberto to help me and he was amazing. It was like having an extra pair of hands that I didn’t have to think about directing. They were just always there at the right place at the right time

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Roof

 The roof is undoubtedly the hurdle or the "Wednesday" of the cabin progress. It is the spendiest ticket item and largest turning point, with every project or task having a much different feel to it thereafter  

I chose my roofers based on their progress and hard work from a nearby neighbors roof project and I was not disappointed at all.

Jaime, Jefferson, Lorenzo. Every day a pleasure to work beside them with their positive and friendly attitude as well as their diligent and meticulous work ethic. After watching Jaime work in detail, I have been inspired to be a better carpenter.

These guys were hardly fearful of cold or wet weather. Thankfully, or else this roof never would have happened.

Eves

Like the roof, I decided the eaves needed to be done by someone other than me. It is just too far off the ground and quality is critical. I noticed the more uncomfortable I am, the crappier quality work I do.

 I was so stoked to see the eaves installed with the brackets. It really adds personality to the cabin.