Thursday, November 06, 2008

WOOHOO!!! :-)
Weldon had always hoped to brick the outside of the house and we have been discussing it for quite some time. Last spring and summer we spent many Sunday afternoons driving around looking at brick houses and deciding what we like and don't like, and we made many trips to Pine Hall Brick. Who knew there was so much to learn about brick, mortar, and the ways they could be put together! The bricks we chose are called Old Irvington - an over-sized, tumbled brick. That means they're bigger than "normal" bricks and they look old and beat up :-)
After a lot of work and preparation on Weldon's part, our plans have begun to be realized and the results are more beautiful than I could have imagined.
Siding off, porch torn up:
Brick & mortar delivered:
Weldon made the tools to "rake" the mortar joints:
Ready to start:
The first brick is laid:
The local yokels pretend to work:
These guys know what they're doing and they do it well!
After just 2 1/2 days of work, the brick work is almost finished.
Back: and front:
There's still lots of work to be done. Next up, the masons will return and work on the pillars for the porch and carport.
The first evening after the house was finished this far, I took Jasmine out to do her evening duties and when I turned around, my heart did a little skip 'cuz I didn't recognize the house :-)
Stay tuned ....

4 comments:

  1. HOLY MOLY!!!!!! The house looks GREAT!!!!! I can't believe how fast and different and wonderful it looks! YAY!!!

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  2. It's gorgeous...I can't wait to see what it looks like when it is all completed.

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  3. Anonymous5:12 PM

    WOW...the house looks great. You'll want to live on the lawn for a while just to gaze at the brick! Adell

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  4. Anonymous3:44 PM

    I work with Pine Hall Brick and found this post after doing a search of Old Irvington brick. I'd love to share an image of your home on our blog for an Old Irvington post we're doing. I'd love to discuss with you further! Please feel free to contact me at christina@thekingsenglish.com

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