Construction Blog
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Flatrock Passive: Taking a Tour
“A house is more than a set of plans and a bunch of numbers on paper”
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New House: Year One Update
Observations after 12 months of occupancy
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Flatrock Passive: Laying Out the Mechanical System
Why wood made the most sense as a heating fuel
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An Introduction to Frugal Happy
A new blog series will detail renovations and upgrades to a Los Angeles area ranch house
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Urban Rustic: Installing a Solar Electric System
With the addition of a photovoltaic system, the house has a shot at net-zero energy performance
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Flatrock Passive: Installing Windows and Doors
Careful work with flashing tape seals window and door frames in place
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Flatrock Passive: Framing and Air Sealing
Exterior walls are framed with 2x8s and insulated with fiberglass batts and exterior foam
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Flatrock Passive: A Well Insulated Slab
To minimize heat loss, both the stem walls and the slab are insulated with rigid foam
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Done — Well, Almost
Like most construction projects, there is always something left to do
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Wolfe Island Passive: Heat Recovery Ventilation
These complex systems really deserve advance planning
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