Driveway Installation

The driveway has been excavated and installation of materials has begun. Twelve inches of VDOT #57 stone and clean masonry sand have been compacted in lifts. This material will allow storm water to easily penetrate the ground and then slowly infiltrate into the soil and recharge the aquifer below. On top of this base we are installing a plastic ring system that will allow us to grow grass on the driveway. The rings keep the plant roots from being crushed and thus the driveway remains attractive as the grass does not die from being driven on. These methods of constructing a driveway keep storm water on site which reduces pollution of the Chesapeake Bay and reduces flooding of Norfolk's streets.

Tile Installation

Tile installation in the master bath has begun.

Drywall

Drywall has been hung and is ready to be finished.

Dense Pack Cellulose Insulation

We have insulated all exterior walls and the roof with a blown in insulation. The material consists mostly of paper that is at least 90% post-consumer recycled. This insulation provides the bulk of our thermal barrier with the outside environment.

Spray Foam Insulation

We are flash coating all exterior walls and roof lines with a closed cell polyurethane foam insulation. The insulation has a high R-Value but we mostly count on it to seal all gaps and cracks in our building "envelope". The envelope encompasses the area that we will condition with our HVAC systems.

Siding

Vinyl siding is being installed. We chose a soffit material oriented vertically and horizontally to give interesting detail. The more modern pieces of the home will receive Hardie paneling.

Framing, Roofing, and Windows

Framing and roofing are almost complete. Windows and exterior doors have been installed in main house and will go into the garage soon.