Every time the tools and materials are moved around in the Dwelling, there are five 48″x48″ sheets of 3/4″ plywood that remain. They are officially in the way and must be moved into the final location.

Again, with so many other simple projects, it took longer to set up this project than it did to complete. Unlike most other welds taking place outside, the Planner wanted to use the wire welder instead of the stick welder. This required the entire wire welder setup to be moved from within the Shop Box via forklift and even then it was tricky, tricky. Two resting platforms, four welds each. Two hanging tabs, four welds each. Paint over welds and done.

In fact, hanging the boards took longer than the actual welding time. Hanging time would have gone faster if the Kid had helped instead of causing drama, making grunting sounds, and getting in the way.

These five boards were the first of many boards hung up over the next coming weeks. Unlike these boards, the remaining boards required a bit of math and an order placement into a manufacturer for delivery.

Shiplap. 1088 sf of primed 1×8 Nickle Gap shiplap. At their arrival, the boards were assessed for damage and noted with the driver. It was a good thing the Planner ordered extra. Now with the damaged boards returned, there are only two extra boards to play with. And even these have damage. Yikes.

Placement of the very first three boards took a substantial amount of time. Four hours to be exact. There was so much to consider. Where to place nails. How to best determine if the boards where plum, square, true, even with the world. Once the entirety of the bedroom had its first boards attached, the Planner had found his method. His groove.

At the end of the day, I took the opportunity to stuff insulation into any open spaces between the shiplap and the spray foam. Waste not, want not and I am tired of moving these few pads of insulation around. It itches and make my throat itch. Besides, any extra protection against my neighbor and his favorite 3am morning play list is worth the itchy effort.

Two days later the bedroom was complete. Completion did not take two days as yesterday both boys participated in a long distance sailboat race. Eleven miles in a 13 foot boat. The Kid won first place, by the way.

With the bedroom done but who should knock on out door. The Doubter he came to help since he was in the area. Mind you he lives four hours away. In the neighborhood. Ha!

By end of work day the next day, 4pm by Doubter’s time, half the rest of the Dwelling was boarded up in shiplap.

Another full day and the room was complete. No more nasty yellow spray foam. It was white when it was first spray but quickly faded with exposure to sun. It is staggering how grimy the foam was with saw dust and sand and life dust. Gross.

A fully shiplap boarded up Dwelling. Remaining materials and tools will be stored in the bedroom and we will continue to sleep in the pantry. Table, desk, and chairs were returned to their location. What a difference four days can make. What once was a construction site now feels like a home. A Dwelling Home. Fantastic!