Comments on: Live/Work Update: Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, House Wrap

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Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:26:08 +0000

[...] layer of pink board to mitigate thermal bridging (click the link for more [...]

By: Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:35:52 +0000

Hi Richard,
I don’t have plans for an open house at this point, but I may change my mind. If you’re interested in a tour, drop me an email and we can set something up. Now is a good time since drywall isn’t yet installed. You can email me at Shawn[at]portlandbuilt[dot]com

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:08:10 +0000

Is the Live/Work project address available to the public for viewing? Or will there be a time for walk through to view construction techniques? We are local and plan to build this year.

By: Patti

Patti — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:16:06 +0000

A picture of the “passed inspection” for the electrical work would be so cool…since you did it yourself. Amazing Congratulations!

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:49:35 +0000

Hey Dan,
Yes, that exterior-pink-board-insulation isn’t very common in this market. You see it a LOT of it in warmer climates as a base layer for stucco construction, but in Portland, few builders are putting it on the outside. Mostly, I think it’s more a matter of education rather than preference.

I have seen some other methods for eliminating the thermal bridging, such at staggered stud construction and super-thick walls. These are great techniques, but we passed since they reduce usable square foot space and weren’t considered in the design phase. If I had more room to build (ie a larger available footprint) I’d definitely look into these alternative methods.

By: Elemental LED staff

Elemental LED staff — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:08:05 +0000

I’ve never seen that pink board before. Seems like a great idea, especially if you (since you?) have to have contact between the interior and exterior walls. And the roof makes it really look like a house!