Nights and Weekends for 2 years (pic heavy)

[DucNaked]

Awesomer!!

for energy savings.   Any chance of supplementing (preheating) with solar in the future?

Even more  to you and your wife. 

Yes there is. The heating system is a closed loop and can easily be tied into a solar system. Kinda the plan in the future.

[RVA Duc]

Great work man looks nice. I been doing work like that for 8 years in VA. Done a few counter tops like yours too, but not as popular here most people like corian. Did you do all the millwork in the house too? what you use on the outside azek and hardy panel ?

[DucNaked]

Great work man looks nice. I been doing work like that for 8 years in VA. Done a few counter tops like yours too, but not as popular here most people like corian. Did you do all the millwork in the house too? what you use on the outside azek and hardy panel ?

Wow, good eye. Yup it's hardy siding and just plain old wood trim. Wish I used axek. Not a bunch of millwork, what there was of it I did. Probably my weakest work. The problem with doing everything is you know whare all the make the beast with two backs ups are. 

[RVA Duc]

yeah azek would have been nice ( no up keep ). And i know what ya mean bout doing all your own work on your house and and being able to look at something and think wow that could have been done better , but to any other person its looks awsome. Thats the problem with being a carpenter sometimes you go to someones house and pick it apart haha. But hell for doing it all yourself looks damn good. Was that the first time you did a roof with so many angles and valleys comming together ?

[DucNaked]

yeah azek would have been nice ( no up keep ). And i know what ya mean bout doing all your own work on your house and and being able to look at something and think wow that could have been done better , but to any other person its looks awsome. Thats the problem with being a carpenter sometimes you go to someones house and pick it apart haha. But hell for doing it all yourself looks damn good. Was that the first time you did a roof with so many angles and valleys comming together ?

Ya, I had to ask for help on figuring out the roof angles on the dormer valleys. First time and all. Took a bit, but we got it.  The rest was a 12 12 pitch, not that complicated.

[RVA Duc]

well looks good man looking forward to the next build haha 

[Stella]

This thread beats "Ryan Renalds" any day!

[ducpainter]

John did you use an HRV or ERV?

[DucNaked]

John did you use an HRV or ERV?

Nate I didn't use either system. I'm thinking about adding one next summer as I'm having condensation issues on my doors and windows. I think the house is just to "tight" the whole house is insulated with blown in insulation and while I have soffit and ridge vents I don't think it is enough.

[Charlief]

Awesome job!! Lots of great details and upscale materials. I love the poured countertops.

Did you have any problems with permits?  When I remodeled my house, I was my own GC, my inspectors really frowned on homeowners doing work. I had numerous problems with inspections. Everything I did was ABOVE AND BEYOND code requirements. But still they busted my balls.

I had subs for plumbing, electrical, and board/plastering.

[DucNaked]

Awesome job!! Lots of great details and upscale materials. I love the poured countertops.

Did you have any problems with permits?  When I remodeled my house, I was my own GC, my inspectors really frowned on homeowners doing work. I had numerous problems with inspections. Everything I did was ABOVE AND BEYOND code requirements. But still they busted my balls.

I had subs for plumbing, electrical, and board/plastering.

I had zero problems with permits or inspections. We live in rural Maine I don't think they really care around here as long as you actually get a permit. I never went and got my occupancy, don't tell! 

[orangelion03]

Outstanding work DN!!!

A beautiful home!!!

[Bun-bun]

I had zero problems with permits or inspections. We live in rural Maine I don't think they really care around here as long as you actually get a permit. I never went and got my occupancy, don't tell! 

If the permit hasn't lapsed yet, go get the final and occupancy. I don't know Maine, but here in VA, if you let it lapse and then try to renew for the final, it can be a true multi-day PITA.

[Slide Panda]

"I'm sorry dad. I won't do it again"

Fantastic work man.  It's great looking house. You must be very proud - I'd be.

[Popeye the Sailor]

Testing

Look! They go up and down!