After Hazmat, There is Wallpaper (Lots)

We spent three winters in our existing house before starting construction. Even during the strongest wind storms, our house stood surprisingly firm – nary a shudder or creak – and now we know why!

After the hazmat crew stripped out the asbestos and lead containing materials (found in paint, drywall, duct sealant tape, and vinyl flooring), Ty and Brittany from Interactive and Matt have been peeling back the layers to prep the house for its lift and rebuild.

Underneath the drywall, we uncovered up to five layers of wallpaper –  even on the ceiling! Under that was some sort of wallpaper fabric, then fir planking. We even discovered a second roof – left in place when the house was extended out the back – and the original exterior lapped siding behind the kitchen wall.

Here are some shots of the work in progress from the inside.