Monthly Archives: December 2011

Getting Ready To Set The Roof

Today began the prep to set the roof panels.  What was a large stack of roof panels had to be staged and 2×10 lumber glued and nailed in the edge.  The stacks of panels turned into something that covered most … Continue reading

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Garage Walls Are Up

Last night the temp dropped below freezing after raining so some areas were coated with ice.  Therefore Josh (our builder) decided to put up the garage walls rather then work on the (icy) second floor deck setting the heavy roof … Continue reading

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2nd Floor Walls Going Up

Quick post to show a pic of the 2nd floor walls starting to go up

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Thinking About Bamboo

For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted a stand of large bamboo.  I’m considering this for our property http://www.bamboogarden.com/Phyllostachys%20atrovaginata.htm I can plant it out back can control it with a brush hog.

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1st Floor Interior Walls Are Almost Done

Now all the first floor interior walls are up except for the laundry room.  Starting next week the 2nd floor deck will go up, the roof panels to follow the week after.

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Video of setting SIP walls

This is the back left (or south west) corner of the house and it was set first.  It took me a few days to get the video uploaded.

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We have Wall Panel’s Up!

Today the wall panel’s started going up.  Most of the panels for the main part of the house are up.  The 10′ high first floor is taller that I anticipated.  But perspective changes as you add more parts, like interior … Continue reading

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