Day 63: More windows and electrical wiring

We installed 10 windows and 1 sliding glass patio door today. One window and 2 sliding glass doors remain. Here is a pic of Marty and Justin getting ready to install the picture window in the east wall of the loft – Trevor is driving the telehandler.



In between window installations, Erik the electrician had me position electrical wiring boxes in their final locations. Erik’s assistant Ryan used a router to cut channels in the walls connecting switch boxes to wall socket boxes. Ryan also began running Romex power cable between the boxes.

Justin made a nice freehand sawzall cut to the cantilevered end of the porch beam.

Stella status:
She was looking much better today – the swelling from the sting in her cheek was gone. Thanks for reading. Please feel free to leave a comment.

Day 62: More porch beams, more wall framing, windows and electrical

It was a busy day. Justin installed the last 4 curved glulam beams over the porch.

Marty began framing two interior walls around the bathroom. Trevor and I prepared the openings to accept windows and doors. The window and door delivery happened in the afternoon. We unloaded the truck and had time to install 3 windows before the end of the day. Here is a pic of the loft casement window opening to the south.

Erik the electrician showed up and began installing electrical wiring boxes in the wall. Rectangular pockets are carved in the APEX wall material to accept the boxes. Since the wall is 85% foam, this is an easy process. In the pic below you can see some boxes for wall sockets in the bedroom. The white spray painted lines represent where channels will be routed to accept Romex cable.

Green comment for today:
The Greenspec online product directory provides a great starting point in your green product search. It may not list all green products available in a category, but you can be sure that listed products have passed a thorough screen for greenness. This is where I first heard of Loewen windows.

Stella status:
Stella got stung or bit in the cheek by something today - probably a wasp. Her face was so swollen I couldn't bear to take a pic. Her tail was still wagging the whole time, even though she was probably hurting.

Thanks for reading. I enjoy reading your comments.