Summer work 2104 -II Siding

I had intended to do the siding myself, with help, but I came to figure that the task would require 2 people for almost all of it, and that was too much to ask of my helpers, so we ended up subcontracting it.  As it was, it took the crew about 3 weeks to finish the job.  Most of the time it was only 2 guys working, but about the last week they brought more guys in so they had like 5 guys for the final 4-5 days.

I didn't take a lot of photos of this.  The system I did was to have everything set off on 1x strapping so there is an air space behind the siding for drainage and to avoid any potential water damage.  The siding rep loved what I was requesting as he said "you will never have a problem with rot, ever".

Here are a couple shots of the shop as they were doing the work to give you an idea what I mean.  The lower sections that were left with Tyvek will be covered in stone next year.

And the house in process...

Exterior paint was next, and the last of the really big outdoor projects for this year.