October 21, 2013

Insulation

















The interior cavity of the stud walls being filled with blown-in cellulose insulation. The product is called Nu-Wool and is made of 100% recycled paper.

















The blown-in product can't be effectively held in place when installed in the ceiling cavity, Nu-Wool comes in a batt product called Eco-Cell.  You can see the insulation here in 6" thickness, being applied in 2 layers to fill the 12" joist cavity.  An added benefit of Nu-Wool is it's astounding acoustical dampening properties.

October 17, 2013

October 14, 2013

Rain Screen

















Scaffolding set up to install 1" insulation board (pink) and vertical rain screen wood strips.  The Cedar siding will be attached to the wood vertical strips.

October 11, 2013

Cedar

















For the exterior of the house I specified western red cedar.  Seemed fitting that the Little Woods House should be clad in wood, and not vinyl or cement board.  This particular produce was harvested in British Columbia and milled in Washington State.  Had the painter pre finish with a semi-transparent stain which will allow the natural color variation of the cedar panels to be visible.  Boards are tongue and groove.