There has been a lot going on at the house lately, but before I get into that I want to tell you how the greatest architect of all time impacted the design of our house. After almost a year of design and a couple months into construction we thought our plans were set. That’s when […]
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Insulation and Drywall
Insulation and Drywall. These two materials have transformed what was just a shell of a house into something that looks very close to a livable space. The insulation started with spray foam and caulk. We called for 3″ of spray foam on the underside of the roof sheathing. This is to get enough R value […]
Sweat Equity
It has been obvious since we started getting budget numbers back on this house that the only way we were going to be able to afford this without sacrificing too much was to put a little sweat equity into the project. I mentioned in my first post that we cleared the property ourselves with a […]
Rough-In & Deck Framing
Some parts of construction are more exciting than others. We saw a lot of progress in the first few months and each time we were on site things looked different. But once the shell of the house was in place it was time for the majority of the work to move inside for the rough-in […]
Windows & Roof
When you design a house to include natural ventilation, daylight, and optimal views, window selection becomes extremely important. Not only did I need a window that would look good and fit with the aesthetic I was going for but it also needed to perform well and it had to fit within the budget. On top […]