Lots of layers between us and the elements. Our foundation walls, in particular, are insanely wrapped up. We used insulated concrete forms, which means that the concrete is surrounded by styrofoam on both sides, then we coated the exterior with a black, sticky waterproofing layer, and that waterproofing layer with an expensive red plastic, and the red plastic with fancy bumpy black plastic to keep water from wicking up. This week, a parge coat went on some portions of the exterior, and there was caulking, and today, the ubiquitous Tyvek house wrap.

It will likely be a while before the siding goes up, because it’s not the top of the current priorities list. Windows and doors are next!