While the sheetrock taping on the inside continues to stall, at least the stucco work is getting done. These are some pictures of the scratch coat going on the exterior walls. A final colored topcoat will go on after this first layer. It is coming along!
This blog is dedicated to our little slice of heaven located in Castle Valley, Utah. Guarded by the towering red cliffs of Porcupine Rim, the glowing cheatgrass of the flatlands, and the watchful eye of the Pope and Nuns.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Sheetrock Is Up and On the Walls
The sheetrock is finally up and on the walls! What a relief. Again, the space looks different as another layer is imposed on the structure. I think it looks great. Love the full white-out effect too. This is a view looking into the living room with the fireplace on the left side.
This is a photo looking into the kitchen. On the left side will be a bank of high cabinets and on the right side will be a U-shaped bank of cabinets with the sink centered under the windows on the right.
This is a photo of the laundry room area and the mechanical room at the end of the hall. Looks like they did a good job on the sheetrocking. The taping and mudding will be the critical work. Holding my breath that it will all go well.
This is a photo looking into the kitchen. On the left side will be a bank of high cabinets and on the right side will be a U-shaped bank of cabinets with the sink centered under the windows on the right.
This is a photo of the laundry room area and the mechanical room at the end of the hall. Looks like they did a good job on the sheetrocking. The taping and mudding will be the critical work. Holding my breath that it will all go well.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Sheetrocking - No Show
Well, we have run into another snag in the progress. The sheetrock guy hasn't showed up for two weeks now. Already gave him half his money and no show. The slithering pace of waiting and waiting is starting to wear on me.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Interior Insulation
We finally got the insualation in for the cabin walls! The walls are all 2x6 construction which allow for additional insulation. In order to maximize the efficiency of the the insulation, we went with 1" closed cell sprayed in polyurethan foam for all the interior walls. After the foam was sprayed in, they filled the rest of the wall cavity with R-19 batten insulation for a total insulation factor of R-33. The ceiling has 2" sprayed in foam with batten insulation for a total insulation factor of R-43. I think it looks pretty good. You can definitely feel the difference in space with the walls filled in, but the rooms still seem spacious enough.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Exterior Foam Wrap
The exterior of the cabin was wrapped with 1" foam boards for extra insulation factor. The exterior insulation was installed as part of the prep work for the stucco. I think it is looking like a pretty tight and efficient building envelope. Hope it all saves us some money on heating and cooling. The two black flexible pipes coming out of the wall are for hooking up the Mitsubishi H2i heat pumps that will be installed just before occupancy. You can also see that the metal facia on the porch and roof lines is already rusting for a nice look.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Tongue and Groove Cedar for Porch Overhangs
Mitch was a finish carpenter before he decided to start building houses. You can see his talent and attention to detail on the installation of tongue and groove cedar panels under the roof canopy and porch overhangs. This was another project we thought would wait until later, but it provided for a more finished look to do before the exterior insulation and stucco was put on. I think they look amazing. He also combined two different wood stain colors to get the right match to the cedar lintels over the windows. Nice.
This is a good comparison to see what the overhangs looked like before the cedar panels. Having them enclosed and finished off makes a big different.
This is a good comparison to see what the overhangs looked like before the cedar panels. Having them enclosed and finished off makes a big different.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Winter
I like this picture of the cabin shrouded in snow. Waiting for warmer days. And a finished cabin! This photo was taken by the solar installer after final connections were made. The panels are all hooked up. Just need the snow to melt off of them.
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