Framing Cont...

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