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Tag Archives: XPS

Lily testing our foam insulation

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

Posted in Chris Gould Photographs, Friends and Family | Tagged children, rigid foam, XPS

Order of backfill around the foundation

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

Course stone over the footing drain, followed by landscape fabric and gravel.

Posted in 1. DIG TO DECK, 3. Insulation, Chris Gould Photographs | Tagged foundation, waterproofing, XPS

Our new footing after the pour

Posted on April 14, 2012 by admin

Posted in 1. DIG TO DECK | Tagged concrete, construction, footing, foundation, XPS

Waiting for the pour

Posted on April 14, 2012 by admin

Posted in 1. DIG TO DECK, 3. Insulation, Chris Gould Photographs, Friends and Family | Tagged children, footing, foundation, insulation, rigid foam, XPS

Forms with rebar ready to fill

Posted on April 14, 2012 by admin

The formular 400 (pink XPS) has a compression strength of 40 PSI. The footing will be insulated from ground contact and thermal bridging to the soil.

Posted in 1. DIG TO DECK, 3. Insulation, Chris Gould Photographs | Tagged footing, foundation, gravel, rigid foam, XPS

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BarlisWedlick

Designed by BarlisWedlick Architects, Built by Bill Stratton Building Company, Interior & Finishing by Chris Gould

Contents

  • BUILDING A PASSIVE HOUSE (218)
    • 1. DIG TO DECK (47)
      • Deck (9)
      • Excavation (5)
      • Foundation (11)
      • Vapor Barrier (2)
    • 2. Exterior Shell (77)
      • Framing – Glulams (13)
      • Porches (9)
      • Roof (11)
      • SIPs (19)
      • Windows (12)
    • 3. Insulation (26)
    • 4. Interior (56)
      • Bathrooms (3)
      • Bedrooms (6)
      • Kitchen (7)
      • Living Areas (13)
      • Mechanicals (16)
        • HRV (6)
      • Stairs, Railings and Trim (8)
      • Taping and sealing (2)
    • 5. Site Development (28)
      • Driveway (4)
      • Electrical Service (9)
      • Septic System (7)
      • Well (2)
    • 6. Architecture and Inspiration (23)
      • DWA (12)
    • Certification (5)
    • Media (9)
    • Passive House People (9)
  • Chris Gould Photographs (62)
  • DIY – Do It Yourself (26)
  • Friends and Family (35)
  • Uncategorized (15)

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