August 27, 2013

Windows


































Windows installed today.  Manufactured by Western Window Systems and installed by Hemm Glass.  This is an aluminum frame system with thermally broken 1" insulated glass, low E coating, Solarban 60 glass.  Nice thing about Western is that the door is part of the same system, but is able to be specified in a unique color - Chose cinnamon color to give it a little kick and say "front door"

Wow - this thing is just incredible.  30' clear span of glass, comprised of (5) 6' wide x 8' high pieces of sliding glass.  When open the panels gang on the right side.  Needed to make special structural provisions for the clear span, and to handle the 3,000 lb point load of 5 panels of glass sitting on the wood floor.

August 15, 2013

Spay Foam Insulation

















Closed cell spray foam insulation is blown in against the inside face of the wall sheathing.  The 1" layer functions as both an insulator and an air barrier, providing a super tight house.

August 1, 2013

A House is Born

Today's marks the first day of being "dried-in", we are officially under roof.  This is the most significant milestone in the life of the project.