We could have gone the easier route and simply had the siding installers put aluminum soffiting in the porches but our friend Sam found out about some pine, tongue & groove planks at a nearby lumber mill for sale cheaper than anywhere we could buy it so . . . we bought it. I guess you could say it's been a labor of love to install it ourselves because we quickly found out how badly bowed most of the boards are. It wasn't easy but we really like how it turned out. Jan came last week to help around the house and he and I finished the front porch and half of the back. I didn't take the time to finish the pine before installing - which I may regret, but that can be done later.
The front porch begun.
The finished front porch.
The back porch half done.
Awww..Mr. Null!! I love him! Haven't seen him in so many years. Please tell him that I said "hello"! Does he still live in the Wentzville area? He was my favorite teacher in high school..as I am sure he was for many. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, he and Janet are still in Wentzville and doing well. He's being a big help with our house. He's my favorite father in-law.
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