Roof Framing

The roof has been framed and sheathed.  The final miscellaneous framing items are being completed.

Second Floor Framing

The walls on the second floor have been framed.

Second Floor Sheathing

The deck of the second floor has been sheathed as well as the exterior walls of the first floor.  The bottom plates of the second floor walls have been installed.  Don Porter (GreenBuildIt team member) inspects the work.

Framing/Insulation Efficiencies

Two stud corners are used to minimize material use and to enable insulation to reach more surface area of the exterior wall.

First Floor Framing

Walls are being erected on the first floor.  All home dimensions are increments of 4' so that material waste and framing labor are be minimized.  The framing crew decreed that this is the least material waste that they have ever seen on a project.

Foundation Envelope Sealing

As the foundation framing members are assembled, all joints and connections are caulked to prevent air leakage.

Foundation Framing

The "box" is constructed of continuous TJI beams @ 24" on center.  This design facet has made assembly a breeze.  After days of rain we have completed the "box" and passed inspection.  We are now ready to lay the subfloor and begin framing the walls.

Foundation Waterproofing

The exterior of the block foundation wall is waterproofed with a white coating.  This is required when constructing a home with a conditioned crawl space.

Foundation Insulation

Thermax insulation board has been installed on the inside of the block foundation.  The board is a rigid foam that has reflective aluminum on both sides.   The block for the foundation is being completed and backfilled.

Utility Excavation

The trench for the water supply main and sanitary main has been excavated.  Many layers of the previous fire-damaged house can be seen including old utilities and foundation elements.

Continuous CMU Foundation

The CMU foundation is almost complete.  Notice that there are no vents because this will be a conditioned crawl space.

Site Stewardship

"No Disturbance" zones installed around existing trees to prevent damage and soil compaction.

Footing Excavation

Footings have been excavated and grading stakes installed.  Nick Shawyer (project designer and GreenBuildIt team member) inspects the work.

Surveyor Stakes Foundation

Snow!  The site is marked for digging the footings.

Site Preparation

Erosion control measures and temporary power are installed.

Existing Site

The existing site has 75' of street frontage and is 100' deep.  There was an existing house here that was destroyed by a fire.

Building Permit

We have finalized plans and pulled the building permit.  Mobilization and site construction/preparation is begining.  Here is a copy of the floor plan.

Project Design

Collaboration between GreenBuildIt team members and sub contractors has been occurring for months.  Here is a picture from a design charrette held at The Boot restaurant in Norfolk's Ghent area.