Framing Almost Finished (Cont)

Framing Almost Finished

Roof Cont.

The Roof

Framing Cont....

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Framing Cont.

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We are now starting the framing on the second floor. The last 27' LVL beam is in place and the second floor interior balcony is taking shape. We have chosen to sheath the house with Zip Board in lieu of using conventional house wrap over OSB sheathing. This technology should keep the home more air tight and energy efficient. The green coating on the sheathing replaces the house wrap and acts as the vapor barrier for the home. The exterior walls of the house are framed with 2x6 and 2x8 wood studs in lieu of the conventional 2x4 wood studs. The use of these wider dimensional studs provides for a thicker wall cavity creating for better insulation for the home, not to mention a stronger and more superior wall construction.

Quick Update: More Framing

Three LONG days of rain, now we can frame

Three LONG days of rain, now we can frame

Superior Walls

Today was the big day on site. We had many folks slowing down in their cars to watch the massive 60 ton crane lift 4,000lbs.+ concrete panels into position. The crew arrived around 7:30am and finished up just after 2:00pm. All in all, it was a flawless execution and we are very happy with look and quality of the panels. We specified a broomed finish that will eventually receive a few coats of dark grey paint.

Site Prep

The perimeter drain is in place and the six inches of stone are set for the Superior Walls. The corners have been pinned, and we are all set with inspections to place the walls Friday morning. Along with deer, we also had another visitor to the site, a little black and white kitten.

The DIG

Today we started digging out our basement in preparation for the installation of our Superior Walls. Brian McDaniel has done a great job of "crafting" the topography to fit with the plans.

Rain Rain Go Away

Because of all the rain we had yesterday and all of the rain scheduled for this week it looks like we will not be digging out the basement and spreading rock until next week. The Superior Walls are scheduled to be delivered and installed the last week in October. Stay tuned....

Rendering

Rendering

Grading + Clearing

Oct. 5, 2009

Grading and clearing for "Hole One Residence" began today.