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ZIP-a-dee-doo-dah

6/18/2016

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Sometimes, it's best just to let the pictures speak for themselves.  The framers are continuing to work at a ridiculous pace.  Don't believe me?  Here, look:
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Not only have they started the second floor, they've also started the sheathing (more on that later)
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Part of our master suite has a cathedral ceiling, which is what you're seeing over the big window opening
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The only framing left to do is the double height space in the living room!
OK, so what's the deal with the green board, right?  Traditionally, a house is sheathed in plywood, and then wrapped in a white synthetic fabric called Tyvek that helps keep air and water out.  The green board is similar to that - only better.

It's called Zips.  Each sheet of zips has a layer of plywood, a layer of rigid foam insulation, and then the green part that acts as the air/water barrier.  Once the sheets are installed, the seams get taped, and you're done.  It makes for a tighter envelope (translated, more energy efficient), installs faster than the traditional alternative, and provides additional insulation.  Win, win, win.  Building evolution is cool.

Bye for now,
TJ
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