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We have a sink
The Magic Box: Zehnder ComfoAir 350 Luxe HRV
Building the porch
Framing out the East side entrance porch, weather permitting.
Furring out the inside
To avoid putting holes in the airtight Passive House shell, our electrical fixtures will be attached to the inside of the structural insulated panels (SIPs). Drywall will be screwed onto these two-inch thick furring strips, leaving a gap under the drywall for switch boxes and electrical conduit.
First floor stairs installed
The home stretch on siding
The East side siding in progress. Above the siding is the rough-in for the HRV intake and exhaust vents.
Climbing the new stairs
If felt great to see Nicholas run up and down these stairs. We are one step — or 15 steps — closer to home. Nick did the math and installed the stringers and Chris pounded on the temporary treads. We’ll probably paint this staircase, which goes down to the lower level. It is long because the ‘basement’ ceiling is more than 9 feet high.
Plumbing with red and blue PEX
Jody from Tufano mechanical runs the water lines.
Siding the North side
