ZIP-a-dee-doo-dah

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:

Not only have they started the second floor, they've also started the sheathing (more on that later)

Part of our master suite has a cathedral ceiling, which is what you're seeing over the big window opening

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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