We have been studying siding options and colors. The windows are going to be dark brown. Here are some updated views of the house.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
MATERIALS AND COLORS
We have been studying siding options and colors. The windows are going to be dark brown. Here are some updated views of the house.
Monday, November 17, 2008
11/10 - 11/14 Third Floor Framing and Roof Decking
Framing stage is almost over! Third floor framing is done. We already finished the second and third floor terrace decking, as well as the roof complete structure and decking. Framing guys are working now in finishing the framing in the interior walls. They still have to do the interior furring of the existing stone walls (necesarry for proper insulation of this walls).
Also this week, Roger and company have been working in the stairs from the first level down to the living room and the back stairwell that goes fromo the first to the second level, these are still in process. They have also been working in polishing the demo of the existing stone walls.
We met with the insulation contractor, and we are still deciding if we need all the walls, floors and ceilings to be insulatated by Icynene foam, or if we can achieve our R-value goal using fiberglass in some areas for less cost.
We've been doing research on the best option for water heating (electric heat pump, gas tankless water heater etc.) and designing an energy efficient hot water distribution. The plumber paid us a visit this week, plumbing work coming up soon.
Also this week, Roger and company have been working in the stairs from the first level down to the living room and the back stairwell that goes fromo the first to the second level, these are still in process. They have also been working in polishing the demo of the existing stone walls.
We met with the insulation contractor, and we are still deciding if we need all the walls, floors and ceilings to be insulatated by Icynene foam, or if we can achieve our R-value goal using fiberglass in some areas for less cost.
We've been doing research on the best option for water heating (electric heat pump, gas tankless water heater etc.) and designing an energy efficient hot water distribution. The plumber paid us a visit this week, plumbing work coming up soon.
Friday, November 7, 2008
11/05-11/7 Third floor framing
Third level subfloor is done. The view up there is amazing! The walls are almost done. Materials for the roof were already ordered and delivered on site. Next week the roof framing will be done...wow!
Today David went and measured all the window openings.
Also today, the structural engineer came and took a look at all the house's structure. Everything was fine and according to his design.
Roger has been doing adjustments in the interior and polishing the demolition.
Looking good!
Today David went and measured all the window openings.
Also today, the structural engineer came and took a look at all the house's structure. Everything was fine and according to his design.
Roger has been doing adjustments in the interior and polishing the demolition.
Looking good!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
11/3-11/5 Second floor framing
Second floor's subfloor is ready and almost all the wall's framing is done. Still missing the walls from bedrooms two and three because we are waiting for the window headers which didn't arrived from TW Perry on time.
Roger has been working in preparing the stone wall openings for the new windows. David Hawkins has to come and re-measure before ordering them.
Roger has been working in preparing the stone wall openings for the new windows. David Hawkins has to come and re-measure before ordering them.
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