Archive for July, 2011

25
Jul

Finally, after 2 months of storing the windows in my garage to wait out the weather delays, we installed the windows.  With the triple glazing, fiberglass frames, ...

Framing the Roof

06
Jul

The last week or so we have been framing the hip roof on the house.  There is nothing really different in the details in this assembly for the ...

BlueSkin issues

04
Jul

We installed BlueSkin, a peel and stick waterproof membrane, over the top plate in preparation for the trusses as part of the air barrier of the exterior.  It was installed with the primer provided and all the materials were dry ...