Saturday, July 17, 2010
We have the power!
Solar power, that is. Jim & the crew from Energize LLC were at the house wiring & mounting the first solar panels. After these thirty 180 watt photovoltaic panels are connected they will have a significant impact on the home's energy cost - especially since the home is all-electric.
Driveway & Trim Finishing
Despite some torrential rains, the concrete folks were able to pour the driveway & front walk on Friday. Meanwhile, the painter was hard at work patching, sanding, priming & painting the trim.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Solar, Sinks, Newels, and Retaining Wall
The house is a-buzz with work today! There's all kinds of stuff going on.
There's a roof crew prepping the solar panel installation. They've installed several sets of rails to house the 30 panels that will soon be powering the house.
The newel posts (Who wanted to learn a new word today? That means posts at the bottom and tops of staircases.) have gone in.
All sinks and plumbing accessories (towel bars, toilet paper holders, etc.) are being installed.
Kitchen sink
Powder room sink downstairs
Main bath sinks upstairs
Master bath sink (there are 2 of these)
And the retaining wall in the backyard was done on Monday.
Next on the list - landscaping and staircase hand rails!
There's a roof crew prepping the solar panel installation. They've installed several sets of rails to house the 30 panels that will soon be powering the house.
The newel posts (Who wanted to learn a new word today? That means posts at the bottom and tops of staircases.) have gone in.
All sinks and plumbing accessories (towel bars, toilet paper holders, etc.) are being installed.
Kitchen sink
Powder room sink downstairs
Main bath sinks upstairs
Master bath sink (there are 2 of these)
And the retaining wall in the backyard was done on Monday.
Next on the list - landscaping and staircase hand rails!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Geothermal Ground Loop
Yesterday the ground loop for the geothermal heating and cooling system was installed. The system will circulate water through 3 sets of tubing laid approximately 8' underground (below the frost barrier) and use this to heat and cool the home. Pretty cool - and green!
The giant hole in the backyard dug for the loop
The loop is comprised of three 1-ton coils
The dirt was replaced after installation was complete
Also installed recently was a heat-recovery stack designed to capture heat from hot water (think showers, dishwater, washing machine) going down the drain.
Our geothermal heat pump and auxilliary water heater.
The giant hole in the backyard dug for the loop
The loop is comprised of three 1-ton coils
The dirt was replaced after installation was complete
Also installed recently was a heat-recovery stack designed to capture heat from hot water (think showers, dishwater, washing machine) going down the drain.
Our geothermal heat pump and auxilliary water heater.
Finish Carpentry, Fireplace, and Lighting
The house's finish carpentry is now nearly complete, most light fixtures are installed, and the fireplace stonework and mantle are done.
Stairway caps and skirt boards are installed
Fireplace and mantle
Master bedroom tray ceiling with molding installed
Master bath lighting
Powder room lighting (obviously only 1 of 2 fixtures)
Upstairs main bath lighting
Exterior lighting on garage
Stairway caps and skirt boards are installed
Fireplace and mantle
Master bedroom tray ceiling with molding installed
Master bath lighting
Powder room lighting (obviously only 1 of 2 fixtures)
Upstairs main bath lighting
Exterior lighting on garage
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