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I would cover the openings with plastic sheet or some other water proof material. It doesn't have to be perfect, just enough to prevent the rain getting onto sensitive surfaces. The timbers should be treated and should be able to withstand some rain, but you don't want water getting into the walls etc.
The main issue I see would be how to ensure it was ...
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It depends on who you are going to hire and for what. If you will be doing most of the work yourself and if you know who you would hire for the remaining tasks then I would pick the second option. This is a big project. Things will take longer than you think, especially just getting the details down before you actually start doing things.
If you just ...
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The two phase may cost you more, unless you are doing some portions yourself.
The reason is time. The general contractors major contribution is scheduling. He gets his best prices from subs by giving them consistent work of known quantities.
A two phase plan is really 2 unique jobs, from the general contractors' perspective.
What you are proposing is ...
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