Tag Archives: windows

A Wire Runs Through It

Posted on February 17, 2009 by jeremybell

Most of the electrical has been run throughout the house, although we’re not quite finished yet. The city is coming this week to connect the meter, and the panel hasn’t been installed yet… but everything else is looking pretty good. … Continue reading →

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The Cost Of Windows

Posted on February 3, 2009 by jeremybell

In what I expect will be an ongoing series of cost-related posts, today we’re going to a closer look at the windows we selected and their associated costs. We have a total of 35 windows in the house, plus one … Continue reading →

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Off To A Busy New Year

Posted on January 11, 2009 by jeremybell

Sure, things slowed down as we approached Christmas, but with New Years behind us, there’s definitely been some action at the house and it appears we’ve fully awoken from the holiday-induced coma. The plumbing is well underway, with most of … Continue reading →

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Getting Framed

Posted on October 13, 2008 by jeremybell

We had a few false starts, but we finally have walls. We started framing the first floor soon after the garage slab was completed, however we had to put things on hold while we waited for the various steel beams … Continue reading →

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Construction Drawings

Posted on August 4, 2008 by jeremybell

Our construction drawings were submitted to the city a few weeks ago, so we’re in a bit of a holding pattern while we wait for our building permits. This process usually takes around 10 business days, so we’re expecting we’ll … Continue reading →

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Shades of Green

Posted on June 27, 2008 by jeremybell

To date, the number one question, comment and critique of this project has been about our “green” commitment. Are we really being “eco-friendly”, or is this all just a vanity project? I suppose one wouldn’t put this all online if … Continue reading →

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Window Update

Posted on June 12, 2008 by jeremybell

I just got back from a meeting with the architects, and I’ve got a few updates to share. First, we’ve decided on the windows – it’s looking like we’ll be going with Marvin Integrity windows throughout. They have pultruded fiberglass … Continue reading →

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Windowed Debate

Posted on May 30, 2008 by jeremybell

And so begins the first major debate of the project—what type of windows do we use: wood or vinyl? Our architect is strongly recommending wood, while our contractor thinks vinyl is the way to go. As always, there are pros … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Project Review

Posted on May 26, 2008 by jeremybell

On Thursday, we made another step towards actual construction as we submitted our latest plans to the city for Preliminary Project Review. The purpose of PPR is for the city to review your plans to ensure zoning compliance and identify if you need to go to the Committee of Adjustment. Continue reading →

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