Yesterday, we were able to set the Superior Walls - so construction is now officially underway! The folks rolled in at 9:00 and were done by early afternoon. All seemed to go off without a hitch.
For anyone keeping track, there are a number of advantages that turn into GBG points by using the Superior Walls:
1. No waste as these are pre-cut/assembled components (Section 2.1.6).
2. Insulation value of 12.5 for the XI wall (Section 3.3.1).
3. Locally sourced.
4. Technically, no more is needed to finish the wall (inside or out). In this case, we'll be covering with a stone exterior - but it is not necessary. (Section 2.1.5)
5. The walls are waterproof (Section 2.2.11).
6. Superior Walls provides instructions to give to the homeowner for propoer care/maintenance (Section 6.1).
7. We'll have perimeter drains installed with these walls (Section 2.2.3).
Special thanks to Advanced Concrete for their quick service in manufacturing, delivering and installing the Superior Walls! The site was a bit muddy - but they came through with flying colors!!
Also, I would be remiss if I didn't mention Rich Gundy of Gundy Excavation for preparing the site. This was quite a job - and the driveway cut and pad preparation for the Superior Walls was not for the faint-of-heart! He made sure to install appropriate erosion control/silt fence - which was especially necessary for the sloping lot. His efforts are going to provide us with many points from Section 1 of the GBG - dealing with lot preparation & development!
Next, we'll be delivering the steel beams - followed by the floor trusses (week of the 29th). Once the floor deck goes on by one of our good ol' Pennsylvania Amish crews, we'll schedule the concrete to be poured. That way, we'll be able to effectively backfill the foundation.
Then.....bring on the SIPs!!
Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Update - Finally
Well, I guess it goes without saying that I'm not the most efficient blogger. Time passes so quickly - as it has been two months since my last posting. That being said - a lot has happened. Here's the update.
We have building permits for the house. Trees have been cleared by a certified Arborist (Goods Tree Care). The excavator is starting - and Superior Walls are scheduled for late next week. The SIPs are manufactured - and will be scheduled for late the following week (as the floor trusses should be early week of December 15th).
I've also contracted the services of Robert Yanover - certifier for the NAHB Green Program (out of York, PA). We met and reviewed the tentative green building checklist. Looks like there's a very good possibility that we may have the Gold Certification when all is said and done. Mr. Yanover met me at my office - after which we did a site visit. His next contact with me will be after mechanical rough-ins. I believe I'll need to have the Green Building Checklist finalized by that point.
So, ground is moving! I'll try to be a little more regular with posts now that things are moving.
We have building permits for the house. Trees have been cleared by a certified Arborist (Goods Tree Care). The excavator is starting - and Superior Walls are scheduled for late next week. The SIPs are manufactured - and will be scheduled for late the following week (as the floor trusses should be early week of December 15th).
I've also contracted the services of Robert Yanover - certifier for the NAHB Green Program (out of York, PA). We met and reviewed the tentative green building checklist. Looks like there's a very good possibility that we may have the Gold Certification when all is said and done. Mr. Yanover met me at my office - after which we did a site visit. His next contact with me will be after mechanical rough-ins. I believe I'll need to have the Green Building Checklist finalized by that point.
So, ground is moving! I'll try to be a little more regular with posts now that things are moving.
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