Doing the Roughs
Now our framing is (mostly) done except for a few details and the windows are in! We are using Pella Pro Line Windows with Low-E and Argon gas that have a U value of .33 – well below the Energy Star threshold. It is time for the “roughs” before the house is closed in. Scott from Logan Mechanical worked over last weekend to do the forced hot air vents for our heating system. Then Dick and Rick from R Baron Plumbing came in on Monday to do the rough plumbing. Our electrician, Kevin from Kevin’s Electric is starting today. And we still have security, a central vac, and home audio and phone/cable network to rough in by next Monday. As you can see, we are on a compressed schedule to be done for the Parade of Homes in October. Thanks guys!
Outside, we are expecting the delivery of the Presby Enviro-Septic system components today and then Roy the excavator will be installing them this week. The sand in the field area is already in place.
I met with Mike from Quality Insulation to measure the house yesterday. We are planning on doing 1” of blown foam as an air barrier and to seal all the penetrations through the walls. Then they will install the Bib system which is blown fiberglass with an R value of 23 in the 2×6 walls. Watch the Feature Technology page on our site www.zetlandparade.com for more info.
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