An Insular Incident

We passed our inspections.  Immediately the insulation began.  We are having a blown in fiberglass into the walls.  The fiberglass is formaldehyde-free and gives a higher R-value than the fiberglass batts.  We had a meeting yesterday morning with our cabinet maker, just happened we got a peek at the insulation process.  Thank you, Andy, for your detailed research to find this option!

With the exception of smaller cavities, everything was enclosed.

A giant hose ran from the truck outside through the house.  Not sure of the purpose of the kitty litter (left).

Then, they poke a hole and blow in the fiberglass.  This was a test, it wasn't finished because that R-value would not be very good!

Here's a quick video that shows how the blow-in looks.  Sorry, it's a wretched video, but gives you the idea.

Siding & Soffit

Sidling up to Hardie Siding
Siding is going up with a little break for the snow.  You can see the difference with the larger boards on the lower section.  We are so glad it is looking good, we had really wanted stucco.  I think we'll be pleased with our choice, doesn't look at all like a second choice.

A look from the driveway side of the house.

Soffit!

The soffit is up and looking sharp!  Yet another thing that we are very glad looks good since it wasn't our first choice.  Our biggest worry was that it would look too busy with the siding - I think we're safe.

A peek out a window and up at the soffit.

Inspections and Insulation

Tomorrow, we have the framing, electrical and plumbing inspections.  With that complete, insulation will be able to to begin.  We are doing a kind of insulation called fiberglass bib or blown-in-batts.  This was a good middle ground between fiberglass (known for gapping and voids, but cheap) and foam (good seal, but expensive).  

Clues into the Future 

A few glimpses into the future work ahead.

• Sheet rock should begin next week Tuesday and last about 3 weeks
• Wood flooring is being measured this week, and will go in after the sheet rock
• Choices to make:  Front door, tile, paint colors