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June 2026 – Exposed Beam Replacements at 10 Rustling Wind

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Decayed support beam at front of 10 Rustling Wind

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Fascia removed at exposed rafter beams

Rafter beams being removed

Same as above – no cell phone app for this task!

6” by 10” by 20’ support beam cut into sections for removal

Job for a strong man!

Beam removed. Roof section supported temporarily for vertical and horizontal movement at time of beam removal

Beam pocket exposed at left side

Same as above

Beam pocket treated with fungicide. Conceintous attention to detail

Beam pocket exposed at right side

Beam pocket treated with fungicide.

New support beam and rafter beams primed and painted prior to install

Some mechanical assistance to raise new beam into place

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Scaffolding installed at upper front balcony to make task simpler and safer

Beam installed into right side first

Beam being lifter to left side beam pocket location

Some muscle to move this stubborn brute

Same as above

Little surgery to ease the install

Beam installed and being painted

Framing brackets installed connecting new beam into existing beam pocket framing

Same as above on left side

Paper and lath installed at left side

Paper installed at right side

Lath installed at right side

New 4” by 8” rafter beams being installed

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New rafter beams installed under exposed roof eaves and on top of patio bearing wall

New rafter beams installed

New fascia installed

New rafter blocking installed at roof edge and above stucco wall. Respect and protection for existing window and balcony components

First coat of plaster at left side beam pocket location

Same as above at right side

Second coat of plaster at right side

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Stucco install at right side

Beautiful view of new beams

Stucco install at left side

Left side stucco primed

Left side stucco painted. Wonderful stucco match with existing and blending beautifully with new resawn beam

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Same as above on right side

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Beams painted, job done. Beautiful upgraded patio!

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