Windows and more Plumbing and Wiring, and the Sock Monkey.

Greg and Stan installed the windows this week. The green Rain Drop building wrap was therefore also installed for the areas around the windows. Here's the view of the front with Richard the builder looking out through the front door-to-be:

The building wrap is a weather resistant barrier that prevents rain getting into the wooden house frame while allowing water vapor to escape from the inside. The little black vertical lines on the Rain Drop wrap are crush resistant to ensure there is always free circulation of air. Our house in California didn't have this feature probably due to the different climate:

Now the windows are in, we can begin to really appreciate the views. Here's the view from the living room out to the oak grove at the back:

And here's the view from the back bedroom. Good job we like trees!

Roger the electrician is shown here wiring one of the ceiling light cans for the living room/kitchen area.

And here's where all the wiring comes together at the circuit breaker box in the garage:

Plumbing for the sinks in the master bath is now in place:

And here's the plumbing for the washing machine and dryer in the laundry room.

Metal nail plates are used to protect pipes in vulnerable areas from an errant nail (for picture hanging or other similar purpose). Here's an example from the staircase:

The alcove in which we plan to hang our largest picture turned out to be an inch too narrow for the purpose. Fortunately, Gregg and Stan were able to expand it's size by a couple of inches to accommodate the picture - one of the advantages of wood framing and helpful framers! Here's the alcove which is in the dining room
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Finally here's a view of the exit vent for the central heating which is situated on the landing at the top of the stairs:

And what is that above the vent?  Yes, it rather looks like we have a giant sock monkey in the attic: