September 23

A lot more happened on site today, including:

• Preparing to stucco the walls, including installing flashing, control joints and stucco stop
• Starting to stucco the straw bale walls (which will continue tomorrow to protect the walls before it rains!)
• Installing and securing additional rafters and posts
• Completing the compost bin and raised beds

The CEU team left at the end of the day to head home to Halifax after spending two weeks working alongside Standing Buffalo members. Work on the GreenShed will continue with the leadership of the housing department and continued involvement of community volunteers. For information on how to get involved, contact Plan Champion Cheryl Tawiyaka (306)332-4685.

Workers secure flashing around the windows to ensure that they are properly sealed. They also attach stucco stop and control joints (between the wall panels) before the stucco can be applied.

Installing the stucco stop to the top edge of the north wall.

Stitching the straw bale walls with tie wire to ensure the stucco wire is secure before applying the stucco.

The first window is installed. This wall will be part of the storage shed.

Applying stucco to the first wall panel (part of the market stall). The stucco will provide a seal against moisture, pests and fire.

A view of the GreenShed building with the first wall panel completely stuccoed.

Rafters seen from above; the rafters are spaced using 2x4 blocking along the top of the north wall.

The rafters that will support the roof for the storage shed and greenhouse are installed.

Panorama of the north wall showing how far the crew has made it so far applying the stucco.

The raised beds are completely filled with topsoil.

The final touches on the compost bin (sliding doors with handles) are complete.

The completed compost bin adjacent to the large garden.