Like a New Jacket

It turns out that our buildings aren't being repainted.  A company is coming in and installing new siding right on top of the old.  They're starting with the gable ends of the buildings (see picture), which will go quickly.  When it comes to the long sides, with all the windows and corners and mailboxes, I expect to hear sawing and hammering for months to come.  Still, I won't have to look at that crimson building for much longer.