Insulation

This week the stucco lath was completed and the insulation was almost completed. Again, little things like this really seem to make a huge difference in the house's appearance. Where possible, we chose to use blown in cellulose insulation because it has a slightly better R value and because it seals the walls better. It has a fire retardant included in it so it should be relatively safe. It's appearance is mottled brown. This pic is in the garage showing the cellulose. The next one is also in the garage showing traditional fiberglass bats.





Here you can see that they used foam insulation in all the wiring and plumbing holes.



This shows the shop with cellulose on the walls and fiberglass sitting on the floor. That will go in the shop ceiling.



This one is of the ceiling and upper wall of the wine cellar. There should be room for over 100 cases when it is completed.



This is the kitchen ceiling.



This is the living room ceiling showing the insulation there and the required space between the insulation and the roof for air circulation to prevent condensation.



This is a close up of the same area.



I had a request for pics of the elevator shaft so here they are. First, looking down from the upper level, then the bottom from the lower level...even less exciting than usual.




That is it for this week.