https://zeroandbeyond.com/super-energy-efficient-homes-basic-how-to/2015-10-16T17:21:15+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/our-story/2015-04-19T22:12:26+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/presentations/2015-04-19T21:43:47+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/data/2015-04-19T21:42:06+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/cost/2015-06-14T18:28:26+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/2015/04/16/speaking-at-hampshire-county-dinner-club/2021-07-07T14:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2015/03/25/pro-tour-with-nesea-may-1st/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/spartan-receiving-nzeb-award-at-building-energy-2015-web.jpgSpartan Receiving NZEB Award at Building Energy 2015 - webSpartan (right) receives the NZEB Award at the Building Energy Conference in Boston. With Dan Burgess, acting commissioner of the MA DOER, and Jennifer Marrapese, executive director of NESEA2015-03-25T18:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2015/03/14/modern-strawbale-design/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/strawbale-timberframe-home-with-standing-seam-roof.jpgStrawbale Timberframe Home With Standing Seam RoofVermont Natural Homes' Current Project: A strawbale timberframe home.2015-03-16T15:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/sustainability-report/2015-03-14T17:18:08+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/home-statistics/2015-03-03T19:35:45+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/selected-index-by-topic-of-construction/2015-03-03T19:06:03+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/09/23/pv-installed/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/spartan-taking-the-leap-to-solar-web.jpgMake the leap and go solar!Make the leap and go solar!https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/solar-pv-on-white-metal-roof-with-solar-hot-water.jpgsolar-pv-on-white-metal-roof-with-solar-hot-waterOur soon to be net-plus home.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/suneye-solmetric-solar-access-compilation.jpgSuneye Solmetric solar access compilationLeft to right is East to West on the roof. The branch that sticks out the furthest is the one that came down after the photos.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/spartan-on-roof-installing-pv.jpgSparta installing solar PV electric photovoltaic on roofAdam took this awesome shot from the lift. I love how it makes everything looks 2 dimensional. It also reminds me of old video games like Mario.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/s5-protea-clip.jpgS5! Protea clip solar bracket metal roof ribbed ribThe S5! Protea clip https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/spartan-and-adam-installing-pv.jpgUsing a lift to install rails for solar photovoltaic PVAdam and Spartan installing the first rail.2015-03-03T19:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/photographs/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/stairs.jpgStairsLooking up the stairs. Note the extra opening in the floor for air movement.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/music-room.jpgInside the Music StudioHannah's music studiohttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/music-room2.jpgMusic StudioHannah's music studiohttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mud-room.jpgMud roomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mud-room-1.jpgMud room (1)https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mud-room-1-copy.jpgInto the mud roomLooking from the kitchen into the mudroomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hallway.jpgUpstairs HallFrom the top of the stairs. Indoor laundry drying rack.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/from-the-doorway.jpgFrom The Vernon St. EntranceFrom The Vernon St. Entrancehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/from-the-door-2.jpgFrom the door 2https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/from-the-door-2-copy.jpgFrom the door 2 copy2015-04-22T10:54:00+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/2015/03/03/updated-interior-photographs/2015-03-03T18:45:04+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/spartan-solar/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cimma-by-spartan-square-with-vignette-copy.jpgCimma by Spartan square with vignette copySpartan Solar Hot Water Installationhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/silva-panels-from-staging.jpgSpartan Solar Hot Water Installationhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/silva-tank-and-piping-web.jpgStiebel Eltron Solar Hot Water Tank and Controlshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/happy-customer-with-solar-hot-water-panels-in-background.jpgHappy Spartan Solar Customerhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cimma-by-spartan-square-with-vignette-cmyk.jpgCimma by Spartan square with vignette cmyk2015-03-03T16:39:57+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/press/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/green-hero-article-web.jpgGreen hero article web2015-03-03T16:25:24+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/2015/03/03/updated-plans-available/2015-03-03T16:11:31+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/the-plans-v1-5/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wall-assembly-diagram.pngWall assembly diagramSouth wall detail drawinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/second-floor-floor-plan.pngSouth Wall Detail DiagramSecond floor plan. The bedroom at left has a ceiling height of about 7'-2". The bedroom at right has a cathedral ceiling and a loft accessible from the the third floor room. The bathroom, hall, and closet are all cathedral ceiling.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/first-floor-floor-plan.pngFirst floor floor planFirst floor plan. 9' Ceilings throughout.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/third-floor-floor-plan.pngThird floor floor planThe third floor office space is tucked into the peak of the roof. Its north knee wall is about 4' and its south is about 16". The height peaks at about 7' just above the center of the stairs.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wall-assembly-diagram.jpgWall Assembly Diagram2015-03-03T16:09:13+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/2015/03/02/award-winning/2015-03-14T10:18:52+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2014/08/18/go-spartan-solar/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/logo-spartan-solar-and-graphic-high-res.jpgLogo Spartan Solar and graphic high resSpartan Solar Logo2015-03-02T16:18:03+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/construction-timeline/2015-03-01T19:01:44+00:00weekly0.6https://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/10/09/pics-from-weeks-past-as-promised/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0553.jpgIMG_0553https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0552.jpgIMG_0552Cutting down to sizehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0549.jpgIMG_0549https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0548.jpgIMG_0548"All the penetrations!!"https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0547.jpgIMG_0547Spartan Laying last layer of Insulation panels in house.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0541.jpgIMG_0541https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0539.jpgIMG_0539https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0534.jpgIMG_0534Spaying Vegetable oil as release agent!2015-03-01T18:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/05/01/first-floor-photographs/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mudroom-web.jpgMudroom with custom coat hooksLast summer I built the coat rack using live edge cherry from one of our trees and hooks from our local black smith Pierce Street Ironworks: http://www.ironjohnny.com/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kitchen-web.jpgKitchenOur kitchen still needs a bunch of work. The half wall needs a bar top, the far counter is still plywood, and there are some cabinets that need to be put in.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/first-gloor-from-vernon-st-entrance-web.jpgSONY DSCView if one enters from the Vernon Street door.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/first-floor-stairwell-web.jpgSONY DSCLooking right upon entering through the Vernon Street door one looks up the stair well. The door facing the camera is the mechanical room, the door on the left is the first floor bath.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/first-floor-from-southwest-corner-web.jpgopen floor planLooking from the dining area into the living room.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/first-floor-from-southeast-corner-web.jpggranite scrap floor open floor planhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/first-floor-from-kitchen-looking-at-minisplit-web.jpgSONY DSC2015-02-28T02:34:17+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/12/11/fresh-indoor-air-with-plants/2015-02-28T02:29:12+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2014/09/30/light-bulb-cost-comparison/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/light-bulb-comparison-image.jpgLight Bulb Comparison Imagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/light-bulb-cost-comparison.jpgLight bulb cost comparison2015-02-02T21:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/03/21/first-floor-secure-pictures-of-the-roof/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/first-floor-temporary-door.jpgTemporary first floor door and picture windowTemporary first floor door and picture windowhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/peak-of-roof-gable-flashing-detail.jpgThe gable peak has the metal roof wrap around the fascia boards.The gable peak has the metal roof wrap around the fascia boards. The underside of the soffit still needs to be boxed in. We will use AC plywood for this task--cheap and quick. We will then put up a simple architectural bracket.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/gable-and-eave-brackets-on-light-green-house.jpgHouse with architectural brackets on the eave and gable roof lines.House with architectural brackets on the eave and gable roof lines. This house is also in Greenfield.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/gable-and-eave-brackets-on-brown-house.jpgHouse with architectural brackets on the eave and gable roof lines.House with architectural brackets on the eave and gable roof lines. This home is in Greenfield, MA.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/white-metal-roof-done.jpgWhite metal roof doneHere is the screw down metal roof all done with ridge cap. We will still need to get back up there to install the solar hot water panels and stink pipe. We are pleased with the color, which will reflect more heat and sun than other colors decreasing the urban heat island affect. Also, since the roof isn't vented (hot roof), it will hopefully serve to keep the temperature down. Some folks have asked if there are screws through the metal how does the water stay out? Every screw has a rubber washer already on it.2014-12-09T04:05:19+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2014/02/28/americas-first-super-insulated-buildings/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/icehouse-construction-plan-view-1.jpgIcehouse construction plan view 1https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ice-house-plan-view-2.jpgIce House Plan view 2https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/vt-dept-of-agric-bulletin-cover.jpgVT Dept of Agric Bulletin Coverhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/icehouse-layout.jpgIcehouse Layout2014-11-20T05:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/06/08/how-to-grow-fresh-air/2014-03-01T04:28:56+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/08/12/pruning-for-pv/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vertical-panorama-of-john-in-tree.jpgPruning a tree ropes climbingJohn Duda and his friend Gordon make a great team! Thank you both!https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/spartan-pointing-to-which-limb-to-cut.jpgPointing to which limb to take down.Pointing to which limb to take down.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/spartan-on-roof.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/limbs-on-the-ground.jpgloading up a trailer with tree branchesThank you to Thom for lending us his trailer.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/limb-falling.jpgLimb falling from high up in treeTwo things make me queasy: surgery and its associated "blood and guts", and watching John high up in the tree do his thing.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wood-dust-and-shavings-falling.jpgWood and dust shavings fallingI have never been to a ticker tape parade with confetti, but I imagine this is what it is like.2014-03-01T04:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/10/18/data-logging-average-energy-for-cooking/2014-03-01T04:27:43+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/11/01/monitoring-for-our-pv-system/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pv-monitoring-screen-shot-enlighten-enphase.jpgPV monitoring screen shot Enlighten Enphases2014-03-01T04:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2014/01/29/back-draft-dampers/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-26-backdraft-damper.jpgRetrofit 4" Backdraft damperAldes 4" Retrofit Backdraft Damper2014-03-01T04:25:03+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/06/12/vernon-st-door-roof/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/vernon-st-door-roof.jpgDoor roofWhat is wrong with this picture? We used black locust for the rafters, posts, and curved cross piece.(photo by Hannah)2014-03-01T03:48:36+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/02/ductwork/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/hrv-condensate-line-into-toilet.jpgHRV condensate line run into toiletThe HRV produces condensation which is usually run into a bucket, to the outdoors, or into the drain line. Rather than have to make another penetration in our envelope, or deal with https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/venmar-hrv-installed.jpgVenmar EKO 1.5 HRV heat recovery ventilator installedOur Venmar EKO 1.5 HRV heat recovery ventilator installed.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ductwork-for-hrv-1.jpgHRV installationhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ductwork-for-hrv-2.jpgHRV installationThe installation for the Venmar EKO 1.5 calls for it to be hung from joists by chains that have springs on them--no doubt this is a way to mitigate the amount of noise it puts off. On the left side of the picture you can see insulated flex duct. The ducts that go to and from the HRV and the exterior need to be insulated to prevent condensation on them. On thing I don't like about the Venmar EKO 1.5 is that the four ports are all on the top. Most have HRV's have two ports on opposite sides. Having all the ports on the top means they get in each others way. Also, if you are like me and decide to install the unit on a second floor, you are guaranteed to have to make U-turns in the ductwork. Whenever one is trying to move air (or any fluid) through a pipe one tries to avoid sharp bends.2013-05-01T02:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/06/26/exterior-trim/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dadoing-a-groove-on-the-corner-boards-dan-helping1.jpgRabbetting trim boardsHere Dan and I are rabbetting a groove on the edge of the corner trim boards. The groove allows the siding to tuck behind the trim. This prevents water from getting behind the siding, and it creates a better looking connection.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/siding-behind-trim-detail.jpgSiding behind trim detailHere is the finished product. As you can see the siding dives behind the trim creating water secure and visually appealing connection.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/painting-trim-boards-dan-helping.jpgPainting trim boardsDan helping to paint trim boardshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/drying-rack-for-trim-using-14-in-timberloks.jpgHorizontal drying rack for trim using 14" timberloksFor our larger boards, we had to have a horizontal drying rack. Erik had left us with some 14" long timberloks which were perfect for a 9" tall water table boards. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dadoing-a-groove-on-the-corner-boards.jpgRabbeting a groove on the corner boards using three featherboards.Sending 16 foot long boards through a table saw is tricky. One person feeds another receives. Both people need to stay focused--little movements left rightup or down can cause the cut to go in the wrong direction or the have the wrong depth. To help us out we have featherboards which push the board up against the fence and down against the table.In retrospect, this setup could have been improved. Here the dado blade is on the opposite side of the board as the fence. If it was on the same side, the featherboard pushing down, could have been pushing the featherboard onto the blade. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dadoing-a-groove-on-the-corner-boards-dan-helping.jpgRabbeting a groove on the corner boardsHere Dan and I are rabbeting a groove on the corner boards. The groove allows the siding to go behind the corner boards, which means you don't have to be nearly as precise cutting the siding.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/painting-trim-boards-drying-rack-looks-like-louvers.jpgVertical drying rack for exterior trim boardsFor the 1x4 window trim we had a vertical drying rack on the porch. Having all the boards gave a neat louvered effect to the porch. Dan is in the background painting..2013-05-01T02:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/09/01/our-custom-indoor-built-in-clothes-line-drying-system/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/built-in-clothes-line-from-landing.jpgBuilt in clothes lineView from the landinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/built-in-clothes-line-from-third-floor-stairs-web.jpgBuilt in clothes lineThe clothes has six 7′ lines each. One side uses the railing for support, while the other uses a scrap piece of railing stock suspended in air by braided cable with crimp stops.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/hannah-hanging-clothes-on-indoor-line.jpgHannah hanging clothes on indoor clothes lineOne of the unexpected benefits of the design is that it puts the clothes all at waist level, where they are easy to hang up and take off. Ordinarily, clothes lines have to be more around head height so that the clothes don't touch the ground.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/clothes-line.jpgIndoor built in clothes line drying systemThe clothes has six 7' lines each. One side uses the railing for support, while the other uses a scrap piece of railing stock suspended in air by braided cable with crimp stops.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/indoor-clothes-line-system-abstract-perspective.jpgindoor clothes line system abstract perspective artLooking up from below offers a very artsy cool view.2013-05-01T01:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/11/03/infrared-photography-of-our-home-2-24-2012/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/our-home-infrared-images-copy.jpgHeat loss Infrared images Our house looks pretty good in the infrared images. As expected, the walls are uniformly reading exterior temperatures. On the left image, one can see a reading of 40.9 d.F. with a streak of heat tailing upward. This is heat loss from the bathroom vent. Overall, I am disappointed in the leakiness on the duct hoods. These are models available through EFI, which ordinarily sells higher quality insulation and building envelope products. I suspect there just aren’t better ones readily available. As to be expected, one can make out a fair bit of heat loss around the windows and doors. The windows on the left image are both triple panes from Serious. The closer one is a single hung unit, the farther a casement. The south-facing glass door in the image on the right shows a fair bit of heat loss. The picture window to the right of the door is a Serious fixed triple pane. The one to the right of the picture window is a double pane, double hung Anderson, and the two above are both Marvin; also double pane double hung. On the right image on the second floor wall one can see the intake and exhaust duct hoods for the HRV. The readings indicate we are taking in 25.4 degree air (the lower hood) and exhausting 30.3 degree air (the upper hood).https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/our-home-infrared-images.jpgOur home Infrared imagesOur house looks pretty good in the infrared images. As expected the walls are uniformly reading exterior temperatures. On the left image one can see a reading of 40.9 d.F. with a streak of heat tailing upward. This is from the bathroom vent. Overall, I am disappointed in the leakiness on the duct hoods. These are models available through EFI, which sells higher quality insulation and building envelope products. There just aren't good ones readily available. As to be expected one can make out a fair bit of heat loss around the windows and doors. The windows on the left image are both triple panes from Serious. The closer one is a single hung unit, the farther a casement. The image on right shows a fair bit of leakage from the south facing glass door. The picture window is a Serious fixed triple pane. The one to the right is an Anderson, and the two above are both Marvin. On the right image one can see the intake and exhaust duct hoods for the HRV. The readings indicate we are taking in 25.4 degree air and exhausting 30.3 degree air.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/north-side-neighbors-home-infrared-image.jpgNorth side Neighbors home Infrared imageFor contrast, here are a couple of infrared images of our neighbor's home. One can see a lot of blotchiness in the image, which indicates heat loss. One can make out framing members, and perhaps wall cavities that aren't insulated. On the bottom of the left image is a single pane window, which clearly is letting through a lot of heat as it reads almost 45 degrees F.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/secondary-bedroom-wall-corner-infrared-image.jpgSecondary bedroom wall corner Infrared imagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/our-home-north-wall-infrared-image.jpgOur home north wall Infrared imagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/our-home-infrared-image.jpgOur home Infrared imagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/our-home2-infrared-image.jpgOur home2 Infrared imagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/neighbors-home-infrared-image.jpgNeighbors home Infrared imagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/neighbors-home2-infrared-image.jpgNeighbors home2 Infrared imagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/master-bedroom-ceiling-infrared-image.jpgMaster Bedroom ceiling Infrared imageThis is a picture looking up at the cathedral ceiling of the master bedroom. This ceiling is the under side of our parallel chord trusses that are insulated with dense pack cellulose. Interestingly, this is the only place we were able to see hints of the framing. If one looks carefully one can just make out one of the trusses. I wonder if the fact that the topside of the cellulose is exposed to the ventilation plane under the roof is why we can see this at all sine there is 2 feet of cellulose here. It isn't really a concern though, the camera is very sensitive, and the difference in temperature is nominal. The hot spot in the picture is one of our CO/smoke detectors.2013-04-28T01:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/12/12/all-exterior-walls-up/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/west-gable-wall-raised.jpgBalloon framed West gable wall raisedasdfhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/view-from-peak-looking-straight-down.jpgView from the east peak looking straight down.View from the east peak looking straight down. The house is just under 30' tall at the peak.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/view-from-peak-looking-in.jpgView from the east peakView from the east peakhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/darryl-helping-move-lumber.jpgDarryl, one of our neighbors, came to help later in the day.Darryl, one of our neighbors, came to help later in the day.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/view-from-vernon-st.jpgView from Vernon St.View from Vernon St.2013-04-28T01:31:37+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/10/09/big-weekend-work-party-day-1-of-2/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/work-party-from-second-floor-window.jpgThe work party from the second floor windowhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/work-party-assembling-granite-squares.jpgJay Julie and Sue working on assembling segments for the floorJay Julie and Sue working on assembling segments for the floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tim-priming-the-ceiling.jpgTim priming the ceiling for the secondary bed roomTim priming the ceiling for the secondary bed roomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sue-assembling-a-two-foot-square-segment-of-the-granite-floor.jpgSue assembling a square segment for the granite scrap floorSue assembling a square segment for the granite scrap floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/spartan-laying-granite-scrap-tile-floor.jpgSpartan laying the granite scrap floorMost of what was accomplished in terms of setting tile by the end of the dayhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/spartan-beginning-to-lay-granite-scrap-tile-floor.jpgSpartan beginning to lay the granite counter top scrap floorSpartan beginning to lay the granite floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/popsicle-and-juice-break.jpgPopsicle and juice breakPopsicle and juice breakhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/marissa-assembling-the-sun-in-granite.jpgMarissa assembling a 2 foot square floor segmentMarissa assembling a 2 foot square floor segmenthttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/laying-out-chalk-lines-for-granite-scrap-floor.jpgLaying out the chalk lines for the granite counter top scrap floorLaying out the chalk lines for the granite counter top scrap floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/janna-assembling-the-sun-in-granite.jpgJanna assembling a complex mosaic that represents the sunJanna assembling a complex mosaic that represents the sun2013-04-27T11:27:41+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/12/21/granite-counter-top-scrap-floor-pictures/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/granite-counter-top-recycled-scrap-tile-mudroom-floor-web.jpgGranite counter top recycled scrap tile floorsdfhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/granite-counter-top-recycled-scrap-tile-kitchen-floor-web.jpgGranite counter top scrap remnant mosaic floorsdfhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/granite-counter-top-recycled-scrap-tile-mudroom-floor.jpgGranite counter top recycled scrap tile mudroom floorThe mudroom also received a fair bit of attention.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/granite-counter-top-recycled-scrap-tile-kitchen-floor.jpgGranite counter top recycled tile floorThe kitchen floor recieved more attention to detail than other areas of the floor since it will always be visible.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/granite-counter-top-recycled-scrap-tile-from-second-floor.jpggranite scrap floorA view from the top of the stairs of the granite scrap floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/granite-counter-top-recycled-scrap-tile-entryway-floor.jpgSun burst using granite counter top scrapAdam designed this entry way for the Vernon St. Doorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/messy-yard.jpgMessy yardThe yard was messy before we cut all the stone for the granite scrap floor, but it got a lot worse after.2013-04-27T10:54:43+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/07/17/exterior-doors/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/extension-jambs-for-thick-double-stud-wall-use-kreg-screws1.jpgExtension jambs for thick double stud wall use kreg screwsThe extension jambs were attached to the aluminum clad door with Kreg screws. There is a second set of screws attaching a strip of wood near the outter edge because the piece of cypress that we used wasn't wide.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vernon-st-door-inside.jpginterior of vernon st doorInterior of Vernon St. door.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/south-door.jpgSouth doorHannah (with dinner) admiring our southern glass door.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/porch-door.jpgsimpson bungalow solid fir door with brass thumb latchOur porch door entrance that will see most of the foot traffic.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vernon-st-door.jpgArtistic entry way door under constructionI am pretty sure that at some point our Vernon St. door way is going to be in a home magazine.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/drip-edge-on-stone-threshold.jpgdrip edge on stone thresholdAnother detail to protect the doors from water. The saw kerf on the underside of the stone threshold is called a rip edge. Water clings to surfaces and can move horizontally along them. It can't move vertically though (unless you consider capillary action). https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/cutting-stone-threshold-close-up-less-dust.jpgCutting stone threshold close up less dustYou can see the shop vac suck the dust right uphttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/adam-cutting-stone-threshold-less-dust.jpgCutting stone threshold less dustThe stone dust is quite toxic, so we eventually worked out a way to capture most of it with Adam's Festool shop vac.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/installing-a-door-lock.jpgInstalling a door lockInstalling a door lockhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/installing-door-jamb-extensions.jpgInstalling door jamb extensions2015-06-17T01:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/07/31/siding/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/veronica-and-adam-putting-on-siding.jpgProgress with siding the north side of the houseVeronica returns to help with siding. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/view-of-house-from-northeast.jpgTongue and groove red cedar siding clear stained on houseThe siding is stunning in the the sunset.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jig-for-creating-the-groove-on-the-butt-joint-of-the-siding.jpgJig for creating the groove on the butt joint of the siding for the spline to go in.Jig for creating the groove on the butt joint of the siding for the spline to go in.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/spartan-inserting-a-spline-in-the-butt-joint-of-the-siding.jpgSpartan inserting a spline in the butt joint of the sidingSpartan inserting a spline in the butt joint of the sidinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/spartan-and-adam-putting-on-siding.jpgFirst window trim installedFirst window trim installed. We are using stainless steel finish head screws for the task.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/first-course-of-siding.jpgFirst course of siding goes on!First course of siding goes on!https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/andy-squee-jeeing-stained-siding-board.jpgWiping off extra stain from the dipped siding with a squee-jeeWiping off extra stain from the dipped siding with a squee-jeehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/andy-putting-a-siding-board-on-the-drying-rack.jpgAndy putting freshly stained siding on drying rackAndy putting freshly stained siding on drying rackhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/andy-dipping-siding-board-in-trough-of-stain.jpgAndy dipping siding board in trough of stainhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/andy-dipping-siding-board-in-trough-of-stain-2.jpgAndy dipping red cedar tongue and groove siding board in trough of Penofin stainAndy dipping siding in trough of Penofin stain2016-12-05T19:42:33+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/12/08/wall-raising-party-tomorrow-12-8/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/double-stud-wall-detail1.jpgFoundation insulation double stud wallHere you can see how the double stud wall interacts with the foundation and slab. In order to accomodate the four inches of rigid insulation between the stem wall and the slab, and avoid walls that get absurdly thick, I designed it so that the interior stud wall overhangs the slab by about 1.75". Unfortunately, due to bulges and other inaccuracies in the creation of the foundation, the stud wall almost didn't hit the slab at all in some spots. On the west wall (pictured above) we had to increase the wall thickness by another 1/2 inch to 13". Even then it was rather tight. The rigid foam board is beat up because it was intentionally installed too high to ensure that when the slab was poured the concrete would be contained--thus avoiding a thermal bridge.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/double-stud-wall.jpgDouble stud wallPver the course of the last couple of weeks, we have also been constructing the first floor interior part of the double stud wall. It is really good to see this going up because the 12.5" of insulation that it affords is such an important feature of the home.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/double-stud-wall-detail.jpgDouble stud wall on slab detailHere you can see how the double stud wall interacts with the foundation and slab. In order to accomodate the four inches of rigid insulation between the stem wall and the slab, and avoid walls that get absurdly thick, I designed it so that the interior stud wall overhangs the slab by about 1.5". Unfortunately, due to bulges and other inaccuracies in the foundation the stud wall almost didn't hit the slab at all. On the west wall we had to increase the wall thickness by another 1/2 inch to 13".https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/view-from-neighbors-house.jpgView from our neighbors houseView from our neighbors house. You can see the second floor west gable wall ready to be lifted.2013-04-26T01:57:18+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/04/06/home-statistics/2013-04-06T04:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/10/04/water-line-leak/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/greenfield-dpw-at-work.jpgGreenfield, MA DPW at workGreenfield DPW at work fixing leak2013-04-06T01:00:08+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/03/roof-system-change/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/removing-the-ridge-cap.jpgRemoving and working on the ridge capWe created a shelf for the removed ridge cap (the red boards near the ridge) to sit on while we worked on cutting open the ridge. Although slow, found that a sawzall was the best tool for the job.2013-03-12T01:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/07/24/satellite-imagery/2013-03-12T01:02:13+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/07/15/soffit-complete/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/soffit-boards-1.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/soffit-boards-2.jpgTongue and groove soffit boards installedTongue and groove soffit boards installed. You may not be able to tell from the picture, but the soffit boards are slightly lighter in color than than the painted fascia boards. We chose this since the soffit boards are knotty and the knots would bleed through paint in an obtrusive manner.shttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/veronica-using-sliding-mitre-saw.jpgVeronica using sliding mitre sawVeronica helped Adam out with installing the soffit. She quickly got the hang of the sliding compound mitre saw.2013-03-12T00:58:27+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/06/26/the-garage-is-built/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/thom-posing-with-our-new-makeshift-garage.jpgThom posing with our make shift garageThom returns! And he thought he saw the last of moving the concrete forms.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/our-makeshift-garage-ready-to-be-tarped.jpgOur makeshift garage - ready to be tarpedThe hardest thing about building this structure was not laughing while doing it. After being so precise and meticulous about every detail with the house it was hilarious to not measure a single thing. Not to mention when Thom is around, everything is already funny. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/load-of-wood-safely-stored-in-our-new-garage.jpgLoad of wood safely stored in our make shift garageLoad of wood safely stored in our make shift garagehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/window-trim-is-all-assembled-ready-for-final-coat-of-paint.jpgAssembled window trimOver the past couple of days, Adam assembled the window trim. We also rabbeted a groove around the sides except for the top.2013-03-12T00:56:03+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/06/06/plans-for-roof-over-vernon-st-door/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/vernon-st-door-plans-web.jpgVernon St door plans2013-03-12T00:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/05/26/our-porch-rocks/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-rafters-installed.jpgArtistic porch with rough sawn beams and posts in the round2013-03-12T00:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/02/16/first-annual-energy-usage-report/2013-03-27T00:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/03/08/last-few-weeks/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/metal-roof-delivered.jpgMetal roof deliveredThe metal roof was delivered today. It takes up surprisingly little space, but just try to lift it.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hannah-and-2nd-floor-partition-walls.jpgHannah outside of master bedroomHannah outside of master bedroomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/fascia-boards-installed.jpgFascia boards installedFascia boards installedhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2nd-floor-partition-walls-2.jpgPartition walls on second floorPartition walls on second floor. Looking from top of stairs westwards towards bathroom.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/view-from-chapman-st.jpgView of home from Chapman StView from Chapman St2013-01-17T00:10:49+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/02/08/latest/2013-01-16T23:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/09/25/backfilling-done/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sewer-connection-in-sched-35.jpgTown sewer connection in schedule 35 PVCOriginally my plumber told me to use schedule 35 PVC (green) for our sewer connection. However, after we finished he learned that it needed to be done using ABS (black). As you can see here we insulated the sewer line where it was just a couple of feet below the surface.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/building-the-ramp-to-get-into-the-foundation-pit.jpgBuilding the ramp to get the skid steer into a foundation pitIn order to decrease our hand labor, we wanted to get the skid steer down into the foundation pit. This was easier said than done since we only had a a ramp that descended 5 feet in about 15 feet of run. The skidsteer did crash into the opposite wall on the first run down, damaging the foam board. The foundation itself was fine.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/building-the-ramp-to-get-into-the-foundation-pit-2.jpgBuilding the ramp to get the skid steer into a foundation pithttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/backfilling-around-one-of-the-porch-piers.jpgback filling around one of the porch piersJohn and John back filling around one of the porch piershttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/foundation-completely-backfilled-with-sand.jpgThe foundation pit completely back filled with sandWe compacted the sand back fill in lifts of about 7 inches. about 6" of crushed stone will go on top of the sand, followed by our insulation and vapor barrier.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/back-filling-the-house.jpgSkid steer in foundation pitIt was hair raising every time we ran the skid steer down into the pit. Also, I was afraid we would hit the concrete pier that stands in the middle of the pit. The pier will eventually be an interior load point for the house.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/back-filling-the-garage.jpgBack filling the garageBack filling the garage went much more smoothly. There was no need to get the skid steer into the much smaller foundation.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/working-on-sub-slab-rough-in-plumbing-2.jpgworking-on-sub-slab-rough-in-plumbingWorking on sub-slab sewer drainage piping. We used a Fernco to connect to the original clay town sewer lines.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/working-on-sub-slab-rough-in-plumbing-1.jpgWorking on sub-slab rough in plumbinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/working-on-sub-slab-rough-in-plumbing-5.jpgSONY DSWorking on sub-slab rough in plumbingC2013-01-15T00:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/01/12/cost-breakdown-of-home-construction/2013-01-12T16:52:06+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2013/01/09/new-look-new-summary-information-updated-architectural-plans/2013-01-09T03:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/10/04/shitake-mushrooms/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shitake-mushroom-log-72dpi.jpgShitake mushroom logShitake mushrooms!2012-10-14T23:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/10/14/second-floor-bathroom-nov-dec-2011/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/second-floor-bathroom-web.jpgSlate bathroom floorSlate bathroom floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/custom-tile-walk-in-shower-web.jpgCustom tile walk in showerCustom tile walk in showerhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/custom-tile-walk-in-shower-2-web.jpgCustom tile walk in showerCustom tile walk in shower2012-10-14T23:05:50+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/10/13/finish-carpentry-dec-jan-2011-12/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/second-stairs2.jpgWorking on the finish stairs to the third floor.The finish stairs to the third floor were also installed by Bill. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/resol-controller.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mbr-oak-door.jpgMaster bedroom oak door.Bill hung all of our interior doors. This one is the master bedroom door. The doors are a mix and match of showroom models that were resold through Renew in Brattleboro. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/loft-oak-railing.jpgAdam and I built this railing out for the loft entirely out of red oak milled up from our own treesAdam and I built this railing out for the loft entirely out of red oak milled up from our own trees. The railing was built on the ground and installed as a unit. Adam's measurements were, once again, spot on. With a few minor scrapes on the wall, it fit right in.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/second-stairs.jpgOur hired finish carpenter BillOur hired finish carpenter Bill2012-10-13T17:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/29/insulation/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cellulose-in-attic.jpgCellulose in atticCellulose in the bays of the parallel chord trusseshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bales-of-cellulose.jpgBales of celluloseThis pile of 125 bales of cellulose is only a fifth of what I estimate the house will need.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cellulose-spray-box-truck.jpgCellulose spray box truckCellulose spray box truckhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/uptight-insulators-at-work.jpgUptight Insulators at work blowing dense pack celluloseUptight Insulators at work blowing dense pack cellulose2012-10-07T00:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/09/01/foundation-work-continues/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/thom-puts-the-finishing-touches-on-the-last-foam-board-for-the-day.jpgThom puts the finishing touches on the last foam board of the dayThom puts the finishing touches on the last foam board of the dayhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/exterior-stem-wall-foam-insulation-done.jpgExterior stem wall foam insulation doneHere is the foundation at the close of Tuesday. The pattern from the foam's previous life is rather nifty. My only guess as to what that life might have been was some sort of Hollywood set--perhaps to create a temple?2012-10-07T00:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/10/04/green-building-open-house-october-13th/2012-10-28T15:03:41+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/08/28/energy-star-approved-home/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/volumeter-test.jpgVolumeter test for HRV ventilation ductwork energy auditIn this picture, our CET auditor is testing the supply airflow from the HRV to ensure that we are getting enough healthy air in our super-tight house.2012-08-28T22:52:57+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/08/06/front-stoop-rock/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/spartan-about-to-cut-the-stoop-rock.jpgSpartan ready to cut the rock with a 12" grinderSpartan ready to cut the rock with a 12" grinder. I tried hooking up the Festool shop vac to collect the dust, but it didn't really work.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dan-and-spartan-moving-the-stoop-rock-into-place.jpgStoop rock being moved into placePositioning the stoop rock into place was only a little challenging. Some sweat, grunts and a few whacks with a rock hammer and it fit right in. We then used thin pieces of rock to shim it to level; followed by stuffing and packing in gravel around the sides.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/stoop-rock-in-place.jpgArts and crafts front entrance Our arts and crafts front entrance finally looks complete with the installation of the stoop rock.2012-08-06T13:03:46+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/02/20/2011-11-04-finishing-second-floor-floors/2013-03-12T01:37:18+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/02/26/11-2011-12-2011-first-to-second-floor-stairs/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/round-tenon-on-square-baluster.jpgHow to put a round tenon on a square balusterOur home made balusters were are square in cross section. We put a round tenon on the end using our a method inspired from the "For Pros by Pros Stairbuilding" book. The book recommends using a dado blade on a a table saw. You set up a block of wood with a hole that has the same diameter as the diagonal of the square cross section of the baluster next to the dado blade. You then push the baluster through the hole into the dado blade and rotate it. In part because we only had a portable table saw on site, Adam created another style of jig for use with his router table. Basically he clamped on 6" section of plastic tubing (same inside diameter as the baluster's cross section diagonal) and then push the baluster down onto the router.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/custom-hand-rail-railing-profile.jpgCustom hand rail railing profileAdam and I collaborated on creating a custom cherry hand rail. We really like the finished product.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wood-risers.jpgWood staircaseThe wood we purchased for the risers has a unique story. It was sold to Forest Products Associates, a local purveyor of domestic and foreign hard wood, by a local who had had it in his barn for decades. The 1x10's and 12's showed prior use with nail holes going down both edges and deep scoring of the softer summer growth wood. This type of gouging is similar to what Adam has seen on grain shoots. The wood was sold to us as southern yellow pine but it clearly isn't as it isn't as tough, nor yellow.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/very-old-wood-7-8ths-thick.jpgGrowth rings on unknown wood. Very old growth ringsWhatever wood this is that we used for the risers, it shows incredible age. The wood here is about 7/8 of an inch thick. Even if you were to click on the larger version of this image, you will still not be able to make out all of the growth rings. Perhaps putting it on a scanner might resolve some of the finer rings.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/second-floor-cherry-railing.jpgCherry railingAs I said earlier, Adam did a fantastic job on the railing and stairs. The railing and newel posts are all cherry, with the exception of some maple on the newels.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/newel-post-caps.jpgSimple Newel post capsThese simple newel post caps were made by sending the square of wood through the table saw set to a 5 degree angle. Sanding them took a while.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/completed-stairs.jpgCompleted solid wood stairsOur completed staircase uses a variety of different wood southern yellow pine treads, an unknown species of recycled old growth wood for the risers and landing flooring, white pine for the skirt boards, cherry that we milled from our own trees for the balusters, maple and cherry for the newel posts, black locust for the final nosing, and cherry for the rails. (Photo by Andy Grant)https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/completed-stairs3.jpgSolid cherry railingA view looking down the hall from the top of the stairshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/completed-stairs2.jpgSolid wood custom stair case cherry southern yellow pineA view of the finished stairs looking from the top down to the landing. Adam put a tongue and groove on the recycled old growth wood used on the landing. Even though the boards were fairly tight to begin with, they shrunk some. (Photo by Andy Grant)https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/view-from-second-to-first-floor.jpgOpening between second and first floors custom house homeAlthough the view from the second to the first floor is small, it is still really cool. It is nice to be able to step back from the recycled granite first floor. A local carpenter, Bill Deters, trimmed out the opening between the floors with white pine and our own cherry.2012-03-02T02:31:44+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/02/25/2011-11-14-paving-some-of-our-driveway/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/completed-drive1.jpgCompleted driveThe completed drive wayhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/paver-made-from-extra-concrete.jpgpaver-made-from-extra-concreteJay and Barnaby made us a paver out of some of the extra concretehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/completed-drive.jpgThe finished drive wayThe finished drive wayhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/10-inlaid-on-driveway.jpgNumber 10 inlaid on the driveJay and Barnaby had the great idea to inlay the house number on the drive using some left over granite https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/paving-the-entrance-to-our-drive.jpgpaving-the-entrance-to-our-drive2012-02-25T17:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/02/20/2011-11-07window-casings/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/adam-finishing-interior-window-casings.jpgadam-finishing-interior-window-casingsAdam installed temporary racks to facilitate working on all the casings at once.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/reno-sanding-floors.jpgReno sanding floorsReno sanding floorshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/spartan-sanding-floors.jpgSpartan sanding floorsSpartan sanding floors2012-02-20T22:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2012/02/20/2011-10-29-visit-with-friends-retrieve-electric-stove/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/burning-power-line-transformer.jpgburning-power-line-transformerBurning power line transformerhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/burning-power-line-transformer-on-ground.jpgburning-power-line-transformer-on-groundThe transformer burned for only a brief time once it had fallen.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tree-fell-on-truck.jpgTree fell on truckA medium sized tree fell on the truck. Only the top of it hit, so there was no damage.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/marissa-and-tims-electric-stove.jpgFlat top electric stoveMarissa and Tim replaced their electric stove with a gas stove. Coincidentally, they wouldn't have been able to cook during the storm had they not made the switch days before.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greenfield-october-2011-snow-storm-damage.jpggreenfield-october-2011-snow-storm-damageOur one tree received a heavy pruning from the snow storm. Silver maples stay green and hold onto their leaves well into the fall. The branches lined the entire length of our segment of Vernon St. One branch put a minor dent in the corner of the south gable roof. Surprisingly, the crown of the tree still looks full.2012-02-20T21:25:44+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/12/04/we-are-still-alive/2011-12-04T17:01:26+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/11/04/weekend-work-party-day-2-of-2/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sarah-designing-a-square.jpgSarah designing a squareSarah designing a squarehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/living-room-granite-countertop-scrap-floor-in-progress.jpgLiving room granite counter top scrap floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/james-and-lilly-designing-squares.jpgJames and Lilly designing 2 foot square segments for the granite counter-top scrap floorJames and Lilly designing 2 foot square segments https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/building-the-granite-counter-top-scrap-floor.jpgBuilding the granite counter top scrap floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/work-party-group-shot.jpgSONY DSCThank you to James, Lilly, Sarah, Mike, and Dan for coming out for the work party!2011-11-04T13:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/10/09/dry-wall-hung-and-mudded-and-taped-10-3-11/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/drywall-in-second-floor-hallway.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/drywall-in-masterbedroom.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/drywall-first-floor.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/drywall-in-stairwell.jpgSONY DSC2012-05-08T09:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/10/09/siding-done-9-13-11/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/saltbox-house-red-trim-clear-red-cedar-siding-white-roof.jpgSaltbox house, red trim, clear red cedar siding, white roofhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/entry-way-siding-detail.jpgDetail work above entry way mirrors the black locust trussDetail work above entry way mirrors the black locust trusshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sunset-light-on-west-face-of-house.jpgSunset light on west face of houseSunset light on west face of house2011-10-19T11:40:23+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/09/29/open-house-oct-1st/2011-10-01T15:48:51+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/09/12/cicada/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cicada.jpgCicada hatching from larvae?Cicada hatching from larvae?2011-09-25T19:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/09/08/insulation-done-and-inspected/2011-09-08T16:17:19+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/09/03/progress-with-siding/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/five-and-half-inches-took-283-years-to-grow.jpgIt took 283 years for this redwood tree to grow five and half inchesThis siding is amazing. It took 283 years for this redwood tree to grow five and half inches. I keep having to remind myself that I purchased this wood through Craig's List second hand because frankly, I think it should be a crime to cut down such old trees. I hope we don't inspire more people to seek out this type of material.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/how-to-put-staging-up-on-a-porch.jpghow to put staging scaffolding on a porch roofHere is our solution to putting staging on our 15 degree sloped porch roof. You can't see it here, but we have a 2x12 connected to the under side of the porch and spanning the length of the roof that prevents the assembly from sliding off.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/west-face-red-cedar-siding-progress.jpgRed cedar siding on rain screen and zip systemThe west face of the house and another view on the scaffolding on top of the porch.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/stained-red-cedar-east-siding-done-2.jpgtongue and groove clear stained red cedar sidingThe finished east side of our house. Luckily, we finished just before hurricane Irene swept through. Just prior to this photograph, the staging was stacked four high. In other preparations, we emptied our makeshift garage into the house and put 125 bales of cellulose into the box truck.2011-09-06T11:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/09/03/ceilings-and-drywall/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/keeping-dust-from-cellulose-from-entering-living-space.jpgKeeping cellulose dust from entering living space through pine ceiling boardsIn order to keep cellulose dust from entering the living space through the T&G pine boards, we first installed Typar.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/third-floor-after-insulation.jpgDense pack cellulose installed in cathedral ceiling roofThe third floor space has changed dramatically over the last couple of weeks.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/adam-installing-bedroom-ceiling.jpgInstalling tongue and groove boards on cathedral ceilingAdam installing tongue and groove boards in the master bedroomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tongue-and-groove-boards-in-hall.jpgTongue and groove boards stained white for ceilingThe upstairs hall way.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/first-floor-ceiling-tongue-and-groove-knotty-pine-stained-white.jpgTongue and groove knotty pine stained white for the ceilingNearly the entire first floor ceiling is knotty pine tongue and groove 1x8's. We chose this material for a couple of reasons sheet rock has a high carbon foot print, and I didn't want to deal with installing heavy sheets of sheet rock on the ceiling. Oh, and I suppose the fact that it looks awesome might be a reason as well.2012-01-20T20:58:07+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/06/orienting-the-house-due-south/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/google-maps-satellite-10-charles-st-aug-2010.jpgGoogle maps satellite 10 Charles st Aug 2010You can see that our foundation is perfectly square with the image frame indicating our house is indeed pointing exactly due South.2011-09-03T04:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/29/insulation-for-exterior-solar-piping/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/insulation-for-exterior-solar-water-piping.jpgExperiment with alternative method for insulating exterior solar hot water pipingExperiment with alternative method for insulating exterior solar hot water piping2012-12-14T21:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/25/insulation-preparation/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/insulator-installing-typar.jpgOur Uptight insulators installing Typar in the roofOur Uptight insulators installing Typar in the roofhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/adam-installing-bedroom-ceiling.jpgAdam installing bedroom ceiling tongue and groove boardsAdam installing bedroom ceiling tongue and groove boardshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tongue-and-groove-boards-in-hall.jpgTongue and groove knotty pine boards used for ceilingTongue and groove knotty pine boards used for the ceiling in the upstairs hall. You can see the Tu-Tuf vapor-air barrier hanging down on the right. When doing this type of installation you want to leave a generous flap so it is easy to use the acoustical sealant behind it.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/netting-and-strapping-first-floor-west-wall.jpgNetting and strapping first floor west wallNetting and strapping first floor west wallhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/netting-and-strapping-first-floor-living-room.jpgNetting and strapping first floor living roomNetting and strapping first floor living room. The ceiling, which is below the master bedroom will also be insulated for sound proofing.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/typar-used-to-create-a-ventilation-plane.jpgUsing Typar to create a ventilation plane below the sheathing of the roofUsing Typar to create a ventilation plane below the sheathing of the roof. In the bottom left hand corner you can also see that we used white styrofoam packaging for insulationhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/recycling-packaging-for-insulation.jpgUsing recycled packaging for insulationUsing recycled packaging for insulation2011-10-21T01:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/25/solar-hot-water-piping-runs-and-pressure-test/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/shw-run-along-first-floor-ceiling.jpgSolar hot water pipe runs along the first floor ceiling heading to the mechanical roomSolar hot water pipe runs along the first floor ceiling heading to the mechanical roomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/drain-back-tank.jpgDrain back tankHere is our drain back tank.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/shw-run-under-stairs-to-third-floor.jpgSolar hot water pipe run under third floor stairsSolar hot water pipe run under third floor stairs. The aren't parallel because I ran out of soft copper. I was creating 60 degree bends whereas you can only purchase 45 and 90 fittings. We had the soft copper for use in the area where the pipe ran through the roof insulation--this way we avoided any fittings in an area that we don't want to ever have to disassemble.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/drainback-tank-room.jpgThird floor drain back tank roomThird floor drain back tank roomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/shw-pressure-test.jpgSolar hot water pressure testBefore we take down the staging to the solar hot water panels or cover any of the pipes with insulation, we wanted to make sure there were no leaks. We capped off one end and put this gauge/schrader valve combination on the other. The panel loop held 80 psi for several days (an hour would have sufficed). It was neat to see it oscillate between 70 psi at night and 80 during the day.2011-08-25T01:00:02+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/10/solar-hot-water-system/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/solar-hot-water-panels-mounted.jpgSolar hot water panels mountedSolar hot water panels mounted. You can tell from the image that the panels are not straight on the roof. This is no accident. This is a drain back system, where when the sensor detects that it is too cold out, or there is no need for heat in the main tank, it automatically tells the pump to stop pumping. The water then drains back into the drain back tank.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/solar-hot-water-panel-raising.jpgSolar hot water panel raising slide showhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/solar-panels-peaking-over-the-roof.jpgSolar hot water panels peaking over the roofSolar hot water panels peaking over the roofhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/drain-back-solar-hot-water-diagram.jpgDrain Back Solar hot water diagramHere is the diagram I created for the drain back solar hot water system.2017-05-02T17:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/08/06/ductless-minisplit/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/minisplit-compressor.jpgThe compressor part of the Mitsubishi Mr. Slim minisplit.The compressor part of the Mitsubishi minisplit. This is lower to the groun than I would have liked. We will need to make sure snow doesn't build up around it. It is stood off from the house by about a foot and half so the fan can properly blow the cold or heat off of the radiator.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/minisplit-handler.jpgMitsubishi minisplit Mr. Slim indoor unitThis is the indoor unit for the heat pump. We originally going to mount in under the window, but I had no idea that it was going to stick on nearly a foot into the room. You can see the refrigerant lines to the right of the sheetrock. 2012-01-08T14:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/07/24/first-blower-door-test/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/blower-door-test-with-fog-machine.jpgMatt using the fog machine during the blower door testMatt blowing fog at a window during the blower door testhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/blower-door-test-setup.jpgThe blower door test setup.The blower door test setup.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/blower-door-test.jpgFinding where fog is escaping from the house during a blower door testMatt and Spartan finding where fog is escaping from the house during the blower door test2011-07-25T12:15:49+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/06/15/granite-counter-top-scrap-floor/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/truck-loaded-down-with-granite-1.jpgTruck load of granite counter top scraphttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/my-parents-helping-unload-the-granite.jpgMy parents helping unload the granite counter top scrapMy parents happened to visiting yesterday and helped unload.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/admiring-the-haul.jpgAdmiring the haulAdmiring the haulhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/truck-loaded-down-with-granite.jpgTruck riding low with a load of granitePerhaps I loaded the truck up a bit too much.2011-06-26T11:50:35+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/06/26/side-project-home-made-wooden-toy/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/home-made-wooden-toy-racecar.jpgHome-made wooden toy race carThe entire car is made form materials at the jobsite. I used a hole saw to make the wheels. Simpson structural screws serve as the axels.2011-06-26T10:49:15+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/06/06/porch-roof-complete/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/porch-roof-done.jpgWhite metal porch roof2011-06-06T12:45:45+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/05/25/electrical-work-has-begun/2011-05-25T04:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/05/25/week-of-rain-brings-window-extension-jambs/2011-05-27T00:21:00+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/05/25/last-of-windows-installed/2011-05-25T04:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/05/25/porch-progress/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/living-room-extension-jamb.jpgLiving room extension jambLiving room extension jambhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/extension-jamb-for-kitchen-window.jpgExtension jamb for kitchen windowExtension jamb for kitchen windowhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1x12-clear-pine.jpg1x12 clear pine for extension jambs1x12 clear pine for extension jambshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mudroom-window-extension-jamb.jpgMudroom window extension jambMudroom window extension jambhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/second-floor-bathroom-fan.jpgBathroom fan mounted in ceilingBathroom fan mounted in ceilinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mudroom-window.jpgMudroom windowMudroom windowhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fixed-triple-pane-serious-window-stats.jpgFixed triple pane Serious window stats - U .18 = R 5.5!Fixed triple pane Serious window stats - U .18 = R 5.5!https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/3-gang-box-in-hallway.jpg3 gang box in up stairs hall way3 gang box in up stairs hall wayhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/stairwell-window.jpgTriple pane Serious window installed -- stair well windowTriple pane Serious window installed -- stair well windowhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-black-locust-posts-installed2.jpgPorch black locust posts installedPorch black locust posts installed2011-05-25T18:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/05/11/rough-in-plumbing-done/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/second-floor-plumbing-in-first-floor-ceiling.jpgSecond floor plumbing in first floor ceilingSecond floor plumbing in first floor ceilinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/second-floor-bathroom-rough-in-plumbing-for-sink-and-toilet.jpgSecond floor bathroom rough in plumbing for sink and toiletSecond floor bathroom rough in plumbing for sink and toilethttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/second-floor-bathroom-rough-in-plumbing-for-shower.jpgSecond floor bathroom rough in plumbing for showerSecond floor bathroom rough in plumbing for showerhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/air-test-setup-for-water-lines.jpgAir test setup for water linesAir test setup for water lineshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/water-line-supplies-for-kitchen-and-second-floor-bathroom-drain.jpgWater line supplies for kitchen and second floor bathroom drainWater line supplies for kitchen and second floor bathroom drainhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/main-vent-stack-going-into-roof.jpgMain vent stack going into roofMain vent stack going into roofhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/second-floor-laundry-rough-in-plumbing.jpgsecond floor laundry rough in plumbingSecond floor laundry rough in plumbing2011-05-11T00:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/04/19/the-walls-are-done/2011-05-03T01:27:03+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/04/16/treasures/2011-04-16T00:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/04/16/gardening/2011-04-16T00:13:44+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/04/16/framing-almost-done/2011-04-16T00:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/04/15/second-floor-stairwell/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/third-floor-room.jpgCozy third floor roomCozy third floor roomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/second-floor-framing.jpgSecond floor framing and stair well to the third floorSecond floor framing and stair well to the third floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/right-angle-stairwell-with-winder-to-third-floor.jpgLooking down at the stairwell to the third floor. Right angle stairwell with winderLooking down at the stairwell to the third floorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/old-glass-jars-that-we-found.jpgOld glass jars that we found. Including a 1950's Orange Crush Soda Pop, a jar that has an intact metal lid with original? liquid (it says Waterman's on the bottom) and Bromo-seltzer made in Baltimore, MD by the Emerson Drug Co.Old glass jars that we found. Including a 1950's Orange Crush Soda Pop, a jar that has an intact metal lid with original? liquid (it says Waterman's on the bottom) and Bromo-seltzer made in Baltimore, MD by the Emerson Drug Co. The neat thing about the Soda bottle is how thick the glass is--I suppose that is why it lasted so long.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mechanical-room-and-first-floor-bathroom-framing.jpgToday I finished framing in the first floor bathroom. Yesterday I finished the mechanical room.The framing is done for the first floor bathroom and mechanical room.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hannah-filling-raised-beds-with-soil.jpgHannah had the day off from work today and started our garden by putting together a couple of raised beds.Hannah had the day off from work today and started our garden by putting together a couple of raised beds.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hannah-filling-raised-beds-with-soil-pose.jpgHannah playing in the dirtHannah playing in the dirthttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/alteration-to-kitchen-wall-framing.jpgAlteration to framing of the kitchen wallAlteration to framing of the kitchen wallhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/alteration-to-kitchen-wall-framing-done.jpgAlteration to the kitchen wall to accommodate the refrigeratorAlteration to the kitchen wall to accommodate the refrigeratorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/air-stop-blocking-between-floors-ready-to-be-foamed.jpgAir stop blocking between floors on balloon framed double wall ready to be foamedAir stop blocking between floors on balloon framed double wall ready to be foamed2011-04-15T23:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/04/06/stairs/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hannah-and-spartan-on-stairs.jpgHannah and Spartan on the new rough in stairsIt is amazing to go up and down stairs between the floors now instead of a ladder. It has beenseveral days now and I still get the giggles.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/planning-out-the-kitchen.jpgPlanning out the kitchen with plywood on saw-horsesPlanning out the kitchen with plywood on saw-horses. Much to my surprise, it seemed to actually work! Lets hear it for planning using CAD.2011-04-08T01:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/04/01/partition-walls-air-sealing-stairs/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/working-on-the-stairs.jpgThe lower half of the stairs being assembledThe lower half of the stairs being assembledhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/the-partition-wall-between-the-kitchen-and-mudroom.jpgThe partition wall between the kitchen and mudroom ready for assemblyThe partition wall between the kitchen and mudroom ready for assembly2011-04-02T22:28:27+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/03/23/second-floor-south-windows-installed/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/second-floor-south-windows-in.jpgSecond floor south windows installedThe south face of the house will still undergo one more significant shape change: the roof that will shade all of the first floor windows.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/underside-of-eave-overhang.jpgUnderside of eave overhangThe underside of the eave overhang is now visible from below.2011-04-15T23:25:07+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/03/15/metal-roof-done/2011-03-15T01:20:25+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/03/10/installing-the-metal-roof/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/adam-devin-and-spartan-working-on-the-north-roof.jpgAdam, Devin, and Spartan working on installing the north-facing roofAdam, Devin, and Spartan working on installing the north-facing roofhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/guy-devin-and-spartan-putting-on-metal-roof.jpgGuy, Devin, and Spartan installing the metal panelGuy, Devin, and Spartan installing the metal panel. Reaching over three feet to put in the furthest screw was challenging since the screw had to puncture the metal. On Adam's suggestion, we predrilled holes for the north-facing roof.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/devin-and-spartan-putting-on-metal-roof.jpgDevin and Spartan pose for the cameraDevin and Spartan pose for the camerahttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/lifting-up-a-panel-to-the-roof.jpgLifting a metal panel up to the roofWe used a vise grip on the end of a rope to lift the panels up. We put gorilla tape on the jaw to protect it from scratching the metal.2011-09-15T12:04:14+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/01/15/installing-windows-electrical-work/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/south-west-windows-installed.jpgSouth west first floor windows from the interiorSouth west first floor windows from the interiorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/south-first-floor-windows-installed.jpgThree out of four first floor south windows installedThe south windows are Andersons that I got off of Craigs list. The one on the right is completely done. The two on the left still need to be flashed. Although I purchased a window from Renew for the large opening in the middle, I have decided not to use it since it would require building a jamb. I only paid $100 for the glass anyways.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/roof-on-before-big-snow-storm.jpgThank goodness we got the roof on before the storm a few days ago. We got about 16 inches!Thank goodness we got the roof on before the storm a few days ago. We got about 16 inches!https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/oak-post.jpgOak postWe installed the oak post that supports the interior part of the LVL beamhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/meter-socket-and-weather-head-installed.jpgThe weather head and meter socketThe weather head and meter socket https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/electrical-panel.jpgThe electrical panelThe electrical panel. I decided we should have 200 amp service in case I decide to take up welding.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/electrical-entering-house.jpgThe electrical supply entering the houseThe electrical enters the house at the north east corner under the stair well. Since the wire travels 8' before it gets to the panel, we needed to have the main disconnect in the meter box outside.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/beginning-to-install-windows.jpgPreparing to install the first windowBefore we can install our windows we pay a lot of attention to flashing. The general idea is to prepare for the eventuality that the window itself, or the flashing, might leak at some point during its life. Therefore, we want the water that gets to the sides, of the window to drain out the bottom. We begin by tacking down onto the window sill a clapboard that creates a positive drain slope to the exterior. Then, we install a piece of flexible stretchy flashing tape that can go continuously around the corners of the bottom. This is called our sill pan and you can see it installed in the window at the right. If we had used a house wrap, we it would be able to protect the sides of the window rough opening, however, since we used the Zip system (the green sheathing) we then applied 6" flashing tape to the sides. We aren't worried about protecting the underside of the header as any leaking water would be very unlikely to stay there for long. After we put the window in we 6" flashing tape to the sides and finally the top. It is important not to put any tape on the bottom so that the sill pan can drain to the outside. It is also important to note that we did not use any caulk. Although many knowledagable builders do use seal the window to the house with caulk behind the flange, Joe Lstiburek, a reknowned building scientist, calls the practice "unecessary and dumb". The tape, and the spray foam is an adequate seal from air and water.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/west-face-windows.jpgFirst floor windows on west face installedWe also installed the two first floor west windows. The window on the left is a Marvin window with true divided lights--its very spiffy.2011-02-04T19:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2011/01/05/weve-been-busy/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/flying-a-truss.jpgFlying a trussFlying a trusshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/truss-tunnel.jpgTrusses make for fun tunnel picturesTrusses make for fun tunnel pictureshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/second-floor-looking-at-stairwell-hole.jpgSecond floor looking at stairwell holeSecond floor looking at stairwell holehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/second-floor-looking-at-loft-above-master-bedroom.jpgSecond floor looking at loft above master bedroomSecond floor looking at loft above master bedroomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/second-floor-looking-at-3rd-floor-room.jpgSecond floor looking at 3rd floor roomSecond floor looking at 3rd floor roomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/scaffolding-and-trusses-on-south-side.jpgScaffolding with railing on south sideScaffolding with railing on south sidehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/north-side-of-house-with-trusses-and-scaffolding.jpgView of north side staging and trussesView of north side staging and trusseshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/damage-to-truss-from-delivery.jpgDamage to truss from off-loading during deliveryDamage to truss from off-loading during deliveryhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/damag-to-truss-carpenter-ants.jpgDamage to truss due to carpenter antsDamage to truss due to carpenter antshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/crane-arrives.jpgCrane arrives to fly trusses upCrane arrives to fly trusses up2011-01-05T03:35:05+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/12/20/trusses/2010-12-24T03:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/12/18/the-birds-nest/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/birds-nest-beijing.jpgBirds nest for the 2008 Olympics; Beijing China by Herzog & de MeuronBirds nest for the 2008 Olympics; Beijing China by Herzog & de Meuronhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/birds-nest.jpgBirds nest for the Giordano-Smeltz residence; Greenfield MA by Spartan and AdamBirds nest for the Giordano-Smeltz residence; Greenfield MA by Spartan and Adam2010-12-18T01:23:43+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/12/09/success/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wall-and-group-shot.jpgGroup shot and wall2010-12-09T00:08:29+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/12/05/second-floor-walls/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/work-area.jpgWork areaThe south side of the house where most of the wall cutting has been occuring. You can see the East gable wall pile in the lower right corner of the picture.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/spartan-cutting-22-ft-board.jpgSpartan cutting a 22 foot boardWe were able to cut the 22' long top plates for the north side of the gable walls out of one of the 25' long concrete form boards. Cutting such a long board made me somewhat nervous. No room for error here.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/erik-on-second-floor.jpgEric on second floorEric is the latest member of the "team". John D put me in touch with him. Eric is a landscaper and has dumped off several truck loads of leaves to get our compost pile started. Now that it is winter he has made time to help out with construction as well. As it turns out he also built his own house without having previous experience! Eric's presence couldn't have come at a better time as a few of our regular team members have moved on. Thom and John S have both finally got jobs (yay!) and John D has moved to Florida.2010-12-06T01:10:05+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/11/23/waiting-again/2010-11-27T03:04:31+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/11/16/second-floor-joists/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/first-delivery-of-flooring.jpgTongue and groove 2x6 sprucehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/spartan-working-on-joists.jpgSpartan working on putting in blocking. Photo by Hannah.Spartan working on putting in blocking. Photo by Hannah.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/spartan-posing.jpgSpartan framed by the joists. Picture by Hannah.Spartan framed by the joists. Picture by Hannah.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/joists.jpgJoistshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/flooring-boomed-up.jpgBoom truckhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/flooring-boomed-up2.jpgTongue and groove 2x6 spruce being lifted to the second floor.Tongue and groove 2x6 spruce being lifted to the second floor. The machine worked by radio allowing the operator to control the crane form the second floor.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/adam.jpgAdamAdam2011-02-07T22:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/11/08/we-have-inside/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/about-to-raise-south-wall.jpgAbout to raise the south wallAbout to raise the south wallhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/raising-south-wall.jpgRaising the south wallRaising the south wallhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/spartan-and-jan-eating-muffins.jpgChewing is weirdThere is always a photograph of someone chewing and you think--that should have been such a great photograph. Thanks to Hannah for making great muffins.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/spartan-and-adam-discussing.jpgSpartan and Adam discussing plansThroughout the weekend I learned a trendous amount about framing. There was a healthy discouse between myself and Adam with me questioning how and why things should be done a certain way.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/raising-the-east-wall2-picture-by-thom-and-beth.jpgRaising the East wall - picture by Thom and BethRaising the East wall - picture by Thom and Bethhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/raising-the-east-wall1-picture-by-thom-and-beth.jpgRaising the East wall - picture by Thom and BethRaising the East wall. It went up without the door opening cut. - picture by Thom and Bethhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/preparing-to-raise-the-north-wall-panorama.jpgPreparing to raise the north wallPreparing to raise the north wall. Guy and his father Craig remove the anchor bolt extensions so the walls can be more easily set onto them. I decided to go with a single bottom plate to allow for more insulation in the wall.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/plumbing-the-north-wall.jpgPlumbing the north wallPlumbing the north wallhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/plumbing-the-north-wall1.jpgPlumbing the north wallPlumbing the north wallhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/paper-plans-picture-by-thom-and-beth.jpgPaper plans - picture by Thom and BethI put a lot of time making triple sure our plans were easy to read and accurate. Picture by Thom and Beth2010-11-19T00:08:08+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/11/03/framing-begins/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_05942.jpgIMG_0594https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_05961.jpgIMG_0596https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_05941.jpgIMG_0594https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_0596.jpgIMG_0596https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_0594.jpgIMG_05942010-11-03T22:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/11/02/stained-glass/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stained-glass-window-e1288736224763.jpgStained glass window2010-11-02T22:18:35+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/10/29/building-materials-cost-comparison/2010-10-29T18:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/10/11/pouring-the-slabs/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/pouring-the-slab.jpgThe concrete truck is ready to start pouring.The concrete truck is ready to start pouring.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/floating-the-slab.jpgRob uses the bull float. Running it along the top brings the smaller particles and water to the surface giving it a smooth finish.Rob uses the bull float. Running it along the top brings the smaller particles and water to the surface giving it a smooth finish.Rob uses the bull float. Running it along the top brings the smaller particles and water to the surface giving it a smooth finish.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/screeding-and-trowelling-the-slab.jpgRob and Barnaby screed and trowel the slab.Rob and Barnaby screed and trowel the slab.2010-10-22T14:24:31+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/10/22/frame-rigiditystructural-engineering/2010-10-22T14:22:10+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/10/11/clean-up-planning-and-a-game-of-crib/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/neat-piles-of-wood.jpgNeat piles of lumberOur stacked piles of lumber. Notice that the dirt pile is gone. In an effort to build up some soil, we are getting leaves dumped on the property.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cribbage-in-the-living-room.jpgCribbage in our future living roomIts easy to get to know your neighbors when you don't have any walls to your house. Our neighbors across the street gave us a pumpkin, although we didn't risk leaving out on our virgin concrete slab.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/trash-bags.jpgFive trash bagsThe five trash bags here represent most of our trash so far. 2010-11-04T00:30:34+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/10/17/planning-and-waiting/2010-10-17T16:02:05+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/10/01/next-steps-pictures-from-previous-weeks/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stem-wall-evened-out.jpgStem wall evened out with Silpro MascoThe top of the stem wall was rather uneven, however, we corrected the matter using Silpro's Masco product. It looks much better now.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/silpro-masco-typos.jpgSilpro Masco mixing typosAlthough Silpro's Masco worked well, they should probably get someone to proofread their packaging. Three and a half gallons would make a soup like consistency. On the other hand, I don't think quartz crystals would make it any better.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/how-to-get-the-height-of-a-stem-wall.jpgIn order to get the height of the stem wall pour accurate we put a continuous strip of wood at the height of the pour and we trowelled to right underneath it. Along with nails (marked by orange spray paint) on the opposite side, it was very easy to get the height of the stem wall right.In order to get the height of the stem wall pour accurate we put a continuous strip of wood at the height of the pour and we trowelled to right underneath it. Along with nails (marked by orange spray paint) on the opposite side, it was very easy to get the height of the stem wall right.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hannah-with-tool-belt.jpgHannah helped disassemble the batter boards and concrete forms. It was her first time wearing a tool belt.Hannah helped disassemble the batter boards and concrete forms. It was her first time wearing a tool belt.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cat-on-stem-wall.jpgWhile Hannah and I disassembled the forms, our neighbors cat inspected the levelling job on the house stem wall.While Hannah and I disassembled the forms, our neighbors cat inspected the levelling job on the house stem wall.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/back-filling-the-house.jpgThom runs the compactor while Peter helps distribute material. It was a hair-raising experience every time we got the bob cat in or out of the pit.Thom runs the compactor while Peter helps distribute material. It was a hair-raising experience every time we got the bob cat in or out of the pit.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/back-filling-the-garage.jpgBack filling the garage went quicklyBack filling the garage went quickly2010-10-07T17:19:49+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/09/13/leveling-the-stemwall/2010-09-13T22:44:01+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/09/10/parging-house-foundation-garage-stem-wall-forms/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/spartan-and-thom-with-hawks-and-trowels.jpgSpartan and Thom with hawks and trowelsSpartan and Thom with hawks and trowelshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/spartan-and-thom-parging-the-foundation.jpgSpartan and Thom parging the foundationSpartan and Thom parging the foundationhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/contrast-between-old-and-new-parging.jpgContrast between old and new pargingYou can see the contrast between yesterday's and today's parging. The newer parging is darker.2010-09-10T13:03:28+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/31/stem-wall-forms-stripped/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/foam-boards-stacked-at-lot.jpgThe recycled foam boards stacked at our propertyThe recycled foam boards stacked at our propertyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/stem-wall-of-house-with-forms-stripped.jpgThe stem wall of the house with the forms strippedThe stem wall of the house with the forms strippedhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/spartan-and-thom-picking-up-foam-boards.jpgSpartan and Thom retrieving recycled foam boardsOur first load: 77 sheets to cover the vertical surface of the house stem wall.2010-08-31T01:09:49+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/26/stemwall-for-house-poured/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/step-on-garage-footer-day-after.jpgThe larger of the steps in the garage footer. The garage footer ended up with three different heights to accomodate the ledge. This is the largest of the steps.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/stemwall-day-after.jpgTop of stem wall the day afterTop of stem wall the day after. We J-bolts into the top every 4' so we can anchor the house to the foundation. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/stemwall-bulge.jpgStem wall bulgeThis is the section of the stem wall that nearly blew out. It was inherently weaker because we it was made of two horizontal pieces of plywood.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/spartan-floating-garage-footer.jpgSpartan floating the garage footerSpartan floating the garage footer, while the concrete truck begins to pour the stemwall.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sewer-pipe-in-stemwall.jpgSewer stub in stem wallAfter doing some calculations I realized that the sewer pipe exited the ground too high up. I'll have to go back and re-excavate the sewer pipe and move it down to meet the stub in the stemwall.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pier-for-load-point.jpgPier for load pointPier for load point. Hopefully we will be able to use one of the oak posts we milled to act as the interior post.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/keep-off-the-grass.jpgKeep off the grassNot that there have been any issues with people being on the property we decided it would be good insurance to put up keep off signs. The signs look really intimidating though so I decided to lighten the mood.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/concrete-into-house-stemwall.jpgConcrete into house stem wallhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/concrete-into-house-stemwall-3.jpgPouring concrete into house stemwallPouring concrete into house stemwall. Craig, and John S. directed the concrete in while John D. used the vibrator to help the concrete to settle. I Followed them up with the float--leveling the concrete to the nails that indicated the height of the pour.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/concrete-into-house-stemwall-2.jpgPouring concrete into house stem wallPouring concrete into house stem wall2010-08-27T21:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/09/house-footing-forms-day-1/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dragon-fly.jpgThe dragon flys were enjoying the standing waterThe dragon flys were enjoying the standing waterhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/drainage-ditch.jpgSite remediation after the rainSite remediation after the rainhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/thom-wtih-pump.jpgThom making a sucking sound as he lowers in the pumpThom making a sucking sound as he lowers in the pumphttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/thom-cutting-rebar.jpgThom cutting rebar with an angle grinderThom cutting rebar with an angle grinder.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/spartan-and-adam-working.jpgAdam putting in set-screws for the vertical rebar while I tie the horizontal rebar together.Adam putting in set-screws for the vertical rebar while I tie the horizontal rebar together.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/john-using-compactor.jpgCompacting the crushed stoneJohn D. Compacting the crushed stonehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/john-end-of-day.jpgI owe a big thank you to John S. for encouraging and helping me to do my own concrete work. John has also donated a bunch of materials to the project.I owe a big thank you to John S. for encouraging and helping me to do my own concrete work. John has also donated a bunch of materials to the project.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/everyone-working-on-footings.jpgFour of us workingTHe four of us made quick work of finishing the form work for the house footing. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/end-of-first-footing-day.jpgEnd of first day assembling footing forms for houseEnd of first day assembling footing forms for househttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/water-in-garage-pit.jpgWater in the garage pitWater in the garage pit2010-08-19T02:16:56+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/19/stem-wall-forms-for-house-half-done/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/stem-wall-forms-end-of-day-2.jpgThis is how far we got by the end of Tuesday the 17thThis is how far we got by the end of Tuesday the 17th. By Wednesday we were getting in the swing of things and wrapped around the next two corners.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/stem-wall-forms-connections-detail.jpgDetail of the connections between the stem wall formsDetail of the connections between the stem wall formshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/john-and-john-cleaning-up-threaded-rod.jpgJohn and John hard at work cleaning up the old threaded rod.John and John hard at work cleaning up the old threaded rod.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/footing-forms-off.jpgOn Monday the 16th we took off the footing forms and brought in the stem wall forms.On Monday the 16th we took off the footing forms and brought in the stem wall forms.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/first-house-stem-wall-forms-go-up.jpgJohn and Spartan put up the first stem wall formsJohn and Spartan put up the first stem wall formshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/adam-working-on-garage-footing-forms.jpgAdam working on garage footing formsAdam working on the garage footing forms. Stepping the forms up and around the ledge is somewhat challenging. On the other hand, stabilizing the forms is really easy--just drill a short piece of rebar into the ledge.2010-08-19T01:26:01+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/13/working-on-forms/2010-08-13T00:58:57+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/12/footing-poured/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cement-truck-shows-up-web.jpgThe cement truck shows upThe cement truck shows up. We were all impressed how close to the edge of the pit the driver was willing to go. The truck alone weighs 38,000 lbs. With the 6 cu. yards of concrete it weighed around 50,000 lbs.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/carrying-forms.jpgJohn S. and Spartan stacking the fixed concrete formsJohn S. and Spartan stacking the fixed concrete formshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/up-the-shoot.jpgTJ's cool shot looking up the shoot of the cement truckTJ's cool shot looking up the shoot of the cement truckhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/thom-with-vibrator.jpgThom using the concrete vibratorThom using the concrete vibratorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/taking-a-break-after-the-pour.jpgTaking a break after the pourTaking a break after the pourhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/spartan-troweling.jpgTroweling the concreteSpartan troweling the concrete with homemade trowelhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/shoveling-the-concrete.jpgPouring the concretePouring the concretehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/john-s-with-shovel-web.jpgJohn S. posing with shovelJohn S. poses while we wait for the cement truck to show up. Hannah brought us homemade vegan blueberry orange muffins and coffee.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/footing-pour-done.jpgThe completed footingThe completed footinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fixing-forms.jpgThom and Spartan fixing concrete formsThom and Spartan fixing concrete forms2010-08-12T12:23:38+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/03/sitework-done-for-now/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/water-connection.jpgWater connectionWater connectionhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/turning-water-on.jpgTurning on the waterTurning on the waterhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/standing-around.jpgWaiting aroundWaiting aroundhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sewer-connection.jpgOur sewer connectionOur sewer connectionhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/old-sewer-pipe.jpgOld clay sewer pipeOld clay sewer pipehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/water-test.jpgWater testWe have water!https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/setting-up-the-ramp.jpgMakeshift rampWe set up a ramp and used rollers to help us get the rock into the truck.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ready-to-flip.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/powered-by-tofu.jpgPowered by tofuGood thing I was wearing my powered by tofu T-Shirthttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/getting-ready.jpgGetting ready to lift the rockGetting ready to lift the rock2010-08-11T02:52:51+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/11/workin-away/2010-08-11T02:46:03+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/10/posts-for-porch/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/post-hole.jpgHydraulic post hole diggerThe hydraulic post hole auger was difficult to operate with two just two of us -- picture by Thomhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/post-hole-dirt-spray.jpgDirt spraying from post hole augerDirt spraying from post hole auger2010-08-10T01:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/09/house-footing-forms-day-3/2010-08-09T12:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/09/house-footing-forms-day-2/2010-08-09T11:53:25+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/08/03/retrieving-our-front-stoop/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/unloaded-in-greenfield.jpgRock in GreenfieldI got generous help from my neighbors' family to get the rock out of the truck. Thank you Al, Leo, and Dick.2010-08-04T02:07:17+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/07/29/ground-has-been-broken/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/stone-below-footing.jpgStone below footingOur preventive measures against clay under the foundation.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ash-pit.jpgAsh pitAt some point someone used the land as a trash burning pit. The light colored area towards the top of the excavation wall is ash that has trash in it as well--mostly glass and rusty things. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/clay.jpgClayIt wasn't a surprise to find clay underground--the USGS soil maps say it should be there. In any case, clay expands and contracts a lot and is rather unstable to build on. The solution is to dig 18" deeper and 3' wider than the footing and backfill with crushed stone. Under the stone is geotextile fabric to keep water from getting pushed up from the clay into the stone.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/removing-material.jpgRemoving stumps and dirtWe took away about six loads of dirt, roots, and stumps today.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/pipe-fix.jpgPipes fixedA few O-rings, some new material, and a bunch of digging later, the pipes are fixed. https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/pipe-broken.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/pipe-broken-zoomed-out.jpgBroken pipeWe discovered and accidentally broke an undocumented pipes in the Northeast corner of the property: a 4" orangeburg pipe and a 1" plastic pipe. Clearly neither had been used for quite some time, but we didn't want to take any chances and so patched them anyways, which I took care of. Orangeburg pipe, made of tarpaper rolled up to be 1/4" thick used to be used for sewer lines. Why one ran diagonally across the Northeast corner is odd.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/pat-and-ed.jpgNeighbors watchingOur neighbors Pat and Ed enjoying the showhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/excavating.jpgExcavatingExcavatinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/end-of-day.jpgEnd of day of excavationWe started at 7am and finished at about 6pm. Whew! After putting up caution tape I am ready for sleep.2010-07-29T17:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/07/22/permit-approved/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dump-of-gravel-for-driveway.jpgGravel for drivewayDump of gravel for driveway - $350https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/vibrating-compacting-roller.jpgCompacting drivewayCompacting driveway with vibrating rollerhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/stump-grinder.jpgStump grinderStump grinderhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/stump-grinding.jpgStump grindingStump grindinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/stump-removal-1.jpgStump RemovalStump Removalhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/stump-removal-2.jpgStump removalStump removal2010-07-22T22:12:16+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/07/15/sad-news-for-the-red-maple/2010-07-15T20:04:36+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/07/15/permit-update/2010-07-19T02:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/07/06/no-news-yet-stump-work-new-purchases/2010-07-06T17:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/06/07/the-plans/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/cover-sheet-for-plans-thumbnail.jpgCover sheet for plans thumbnailhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/site-plans-thumbnail.jpgSite Plans thumbnail2010-07-01T02:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/06/04/plans-done/2010-06-04T03:35:47+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/28/growing-mushrooms-the-edible-kind/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/innoculating-logs-with-mushrooms.jpgInnoculating logs with mushroom spawnInnoculating logs with mushroom spawnhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/innoculating-logs-with-mushrooms-and-truck.jpgDrilling holes in the logsSara and Keja drilling holes in the logs. You can see ten pounds of white cheese wax on the tailgate of the truck. Camp stove to melt wax on ground. You can also see that I got a new (used) lumber rack for the truck (thanks Justin!).https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sara-and-keja-moving-innoculated-log.jpgSarah and Keja moving innoculated logSarah and Keja moving innoculated log2010-05-30T15:33:18+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/21/more-materials/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/scott-and-thom1.jpgScott and ThomScott, professor/friend/architect, and Thom, classmate,friend,international man-of-mystery https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/scott-and-thom.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lots-of-doors.jpgLots of doorsI am going to be really good at framing doorshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/locks.jpgLocksPro: $70 for all 3 Con: 3 different keyshttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/arched-door.jpgArched doorCool arched doorhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/icfs.jpgInsulated Concrete Forms (ICF's)Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF's)2010-05-21T04:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/12/more-windows-doors-and-a-sink/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fixed-picture-window.jpgFixed picture windowFixed picture windowhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/doors-and-sink.jpgDoors and sinkDoors and sinkhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/marving-windows.jpgMarvin windowsMarvin windows2010-05-20T16:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/05/siding-purchased-and-safely-transported/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/siding-on-truck1.jpgSONY DSChttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cedar2.jpgcedar2https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/cedar1.jpgCedar in seller's basementCedar in seller's basementhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/siding-on-truck2.jpgSiding on truck 12010-05-14T15:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/14/setback-reduction-approved/2010-05-16T18:39:01+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/12/sawmill/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/making-stickers.jpgMaking stickersMaking stickers from strappinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/john-with-board.jpgJohn with boardJohn Carrying Boardhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dylan-and-adam.jpgDylan Chuck and AdamDylan Chuck and Adamhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/done-stacking-and-stickering.jpgDone stacking and stickeringDone stacking and stickering. I will need to redo the roof still, but for now, this is good.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/chuck-and-adam.jpgChuck and AdamChuck and Adamhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/spartan-drawknifing.jpgSpartan drawknifingSpartan removing the bark with a drawknife. The bark looks nice, but creates a moist environment for bugs to live in.https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/spartan-and-thom-stacking.jpgSpartan and Thom StackingSpartan and Thom Stackinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sawmill-setting-up.jpgSawmill setting upSawmill setting uphttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sawmill-arriving-1.jpgSawmill arriving 1Sawmill arrivinghttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/quarter-sawing-oak.jpgQuarter sawing oakQuarter sawing oak2013-05-13T02:05:22+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/12/bunks-for-lumber-constructed/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/bunks-done.jpgBunks doneDone!https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/bunk-spot-cleared.jpgBunk Spot ClearedBunk Spot Clearedhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/thom-and-beth.jpgThom and BethThom and Bethhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tamping-thom.jpgTamping ThomTamping Thom2010-05-12T13:12:49+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/04/30/logs-ready-for-sawmill/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/logs-ready-for-milling.jpgLogs ready for mill2010-05-06T01:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/05/05/our-shortest-bicycle-camp-trip-ever/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/morning-after-camping-on-land.jpgThe morning after we camped on our landThe morning after we camped on our land2010-05-06T11:23:20+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/04/14/chipping/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/chipping-3.jpgChipping 3https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/chipping-2.jpgChipping 2https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/chipping-1.jpgChipping 1https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/chipping-4.jpgChipping 42010-04-20T18:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/04/14/firewood/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/loading-wood.jpgLoading wood2010-05-24T13:08:43+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/04/14/windows/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/anderson-windows-web.jpgAnderson Windows - web2010-04-14T16:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/03/22/side-project-done/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/coffee-table-3-quarters-web.jpgCoffee table 3 quarters - webhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/coffee-table-top-web.jpgCoffee table top - web2010-03-22T19:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/03/22/new-truck/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/truck-web.jpgNew truck2010-03-22T18:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/03/22/treework-continues/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/almost-done-with-take-down.jpgAlmost done with take downAlmost done with take down2010-03-22T18:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/03/08/more-treework/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/treework-10-6.jpgTreework 10-62010-03-08T16:32:58+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/23/semi-official-design/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/saltbox-cgi-living-space.jpgSaltbox CGI living spacehttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/saltbox-cgi-from-northwest.jpgSaltbox CGI from northwesthttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/saltbox-2-23-lot-layout.jpgSaltbox 2-23 Lot Layouthttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/saltbox-2-23-floor-2.jpgSaltbox 2-23 Floor 2https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/saltbox-2-23-floor-1.jpgSaltbox 2-23 Floor 1https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/saltbox-cgi-from-southeast.jpgSaltbox CGI from southeast2010-05-24T13:10:51+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/03/02/small-trees-are-down/2010-03-03T02:38:34+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/11/ideas-design-themes-design-uses-spaces/2010-02-17T19:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/16/hypothetical-solar-hot-water-system-calculations/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/solar-hot-water-summary1.jpgSolar hot water summaryhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/btu-gain-64-dgr-tilt.jpgBtu gain - 64 dgr tiltBtu gain - 64 dgr tilthttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/2-panel-shw-64-dgr-tilt-winter-analysis.jpg2 Panel - SHW - 64 dgr tilt - winter analysis2010-02-16T19:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/15/pictures-of-the-lot/2010-02-15T13:24:04+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/15/tree-work/2010-02-16T17:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/15/house-concept/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/house-concept-on-graph-paper-web.jpgHouse Concept on graph paper-webHouse Concept using graph paper cut-outs2010-02-15T18:26:13+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/04/solar-pathfinder/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/s-with-solar-pathfinder.jpgS with solar pathfinderhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/solar-pathfinder-report-2-4-10.jpgSolar Pathfinder report 2-4-102010-02-11T02:17:35+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/05/selling-the-sentra-and-buying-a-truck/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/sentra-three-quarters-web.jpgSentra Three Quarters Web2010-02-11T02:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/02/10/survey-maps/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/neighborhood-lot-map-1899-survey-web.jpgneighborhood lot map 1899 survey-webThe original 1899 detailed survey of our neighborhoodhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/lot-map-1899-survey-web.jpglot map 1899 survey-webClose up of our lots (8 and 9 now combined)https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/sewer-water-line-map.jpgSewer water line mapSewer and water stub lines already run under the sidewalk = Savings2010-02-15T06:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/01/08/its-official/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/14-vernon-st-birds-eye-view1.jpg14-vernon-st-Birds-eye-viewhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/14-vernon-st-birds-eye-view.jpg14-vernon-st-Birds-eye-viewOur future neighborhood2010-02-14T14:23:46+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2009/10/06/learning-to-build/2010-02-08T19:39:23+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/01/08/house-design/2010-02-08T15:57:45+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.com/2010/01/28/classes-and-designing/https://zeroandbeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/first-run-with-archicad.jpgFirst Run with ArchicadFirst Run with Archicad. First floor plan. North is up.2010-02-27T19:45:01+00:00monthlyhttps://zeroandbeyond.comdaily1.02021-07-07T14:37:01+00:00