This was a busy framing week, with the reward being flying SIPS panels. It took most of the week to complete the huge glulam beam “sunburst” of 14 large beams, bursting outwards from the turret column. Once all 14 were set, the ceiling level for the kitchen and the great room wall was ready for wall framing and for the installation of the SIPS panels to form the roof.
By the end of Friday, the last beam was set, and 5 of the 24 SIPS panels were in place.
The membrane was completed on the primary suite wing and on the garage. The architectural detail was created for the fascia, and the drip edge of the green roof.
The driveway/road was graded and new gravel was installed, so now it’s easy to drive down to the building site!
The electrical conduit trench was dug, CLS completed the electrical connection to the septic and the panel was installed on the east side of the house. Once we have L & I approval on Monday, the trench will be backfilled, prepping the dirt for the hydroseeding next Saturday.
Each week it looks a little bit more like a house.Yet, each Friday it feels like so little got done that week- until I look at the photos from Monday through Friday, and write this summary for you. I know it’s all happening in perfect timing, but it’s never taken me this long to build a project. Then again, I’ve never built a project quite like this one either. It’s going to be so beautiful when it’s complete!
Thanks to the team for everything this week. We really appreciate each one of you!
