Today was all about screwing...

Alexis and I didn't work very long this afternoon. I did get almost all of the HardiPlanks that Kim Campbell and I nailed up on Friday secured with additional screws. The HardiPlank is made out of concrete but it doesn't work like you'd think concrete planks would work. Short pieces are stiff and seem substantial... long pieces are fragile and will break and crumble if not handled carefully. It's the same with trying to screw the planks up. You have to use a hammer to drive the screw into the plank and then use a screw gun to screw it carefully "home." Too much pressure and the screw head crumbles the plank. I'm told the stuff will last for ever but it sure isn't easy to work with! Screw, screws and more screws (black dots):And here we go seamlessly around the corner with the stucco (sometime in October, we hope?):This afternoon Alexis worked in her garden and helped me clean up the job site... she's always a BIG help!