Casa de las Ratas Week 4
February 23, 2002
Thursday 2/21/2002 we filled up the second 30 yard roll off bin and finally got
rid of all the remaining "palapas".
We also filled the little dumpster twice (pictured above out on the street).
Saturday 2/23/2002 we continued with the front section of the roof which
included stripping off the mission tiles off the patio.
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The Roof Rats spent most of the day rebuilding the supports
and rafters above the entry hall where the second valley was all screwed
up. Many rotted timbers were replaced with nice new ones.
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Meanwhile, Toto and Ozzy rat-proofed the crawlspace and
attic replacing old vent screens so the rats cannot get in anymore.
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Manny and Alfonso finished re-sheathing the kitchen floor and started framing in the new laundry space. |
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| This would be the easiest way to get rid of this 300 pound tub. | |
Go back to week 1 at Casa de las Ratas
Week 2: more cleanup and roof replacement.
Week 3: the big dumpster comes and the hot mop boys will show up.
Coming next weekend at Casa de las Ratas:
Week 5: prepping the roof, framing in the kitchen, ripping out more
floors...
Week 6: Replacing a ridge board, new tiles on the roof, more paint, why not?...
Week 7: Let's get the roof finished! And destroy more stuff inside!
Week 10 & 11: Plumbing will be completed. More tools will be acquired.
Week 12: Kill that old rear bathroom, level the yard, cast some concrete.
Week 13: HVAC installation, reclaiming wasted space, start fixing windows
Week 19: Sanding windows, drywall blocking, paint the house exterior!
Week 22: Big Inspection goes well, stucco scratch coats, wiring beauty shots
Week 23: Is that The Rat House or Circus Vargas? Termite Tenting! Nuke 'em all. Insulation begins.
Week 24: R-19 in all the ceilings.
Week 28: The guys will complete all the wall insulation. Drywall Begins!
Week 32: Drywall and yet more drywall.
Week 38: 8,000 drywall screws later, it's all up. Mud and tape brigade begins!
Everything up to week 52: Bath and Floor Tile installation.
Week 62: Windows Reinstalled. I hope you are not afraid of COLOR!
Week 64: Finish color washing. Install some crown moulding.
Week 66: Tons of cool details to show off. Moulding, AC Grilles, Floor Tile, Medicine cabinet...
Week 76: Copper Gutters! Too cool. Exotic lights start arriving.
3/3/2005: Outside lights and wood floors installed!
6/29/2005: Kitchen Cabinets installation!