vaproshield

due to the fact that our roofer might install roofing membrane following week, we installed top layer of vaproshield so he can overlap membrane over parapets. remaining vaproshield will be installed after all windows are in place.

vapro flashing

since we are using rainscreen system with a lot of open joints, the only choice for house wrap was vaproshield. it is waterproof, breatheable membrane that self seals arount staple penetrations, it is UV reistant and it comes in black. basically it is like wraping the whole house in gore-tex.
first step is to wrap around openings. to make it easier, vaproshield pre-cut flahing is available as well as 3d corners that make it really easy to flash around openings. rest of the membrane will be applied after windows are in place.
all rough framing is slowly geting finalized, ceiling framing was installed, there are still some minor things that need to be corrected. electrician started to place housing boxes where outlets and switches will be located.

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final rough framing

most of rough framing i complete, and we passed our sheathing inspection last friday.

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rough framing part 2

structure is beginning to show its final shape. rough framing goes pretty quick, i think overall rough framing time will be 4 days. we had to do some minor adjustements to interior wall locatins because of plumbing misplacement. very minor, only within 1".

also we start to see the real size of interior spaces, but we will get better idea when drywall is installed. i already like high ceiling in living/dining room.

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our framers, they walk on top plates like it is 5' wide sidewalk.

house framing part1

double 2x4 staggered wall construction.
lower house portion framing.