Now that we have an outer 'envelope' we begin on the inner structure: another more heavily-insulated box designed to meet specific needs. Our box is eight feet tall, 12 feet wide and attaches to the end walls making it approximately fifty feet long.
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| The outer wall is set about 10" inside the Quonset wall to allow for the roof curve which begins at about five feet above the slab. | | | | |
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| Track runs about 10" inside Quonset wall to allow for roof curve. |
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| End column shows how wall and roof curve comes together. |
In our plan we chose not to insulate between the rooms. All plumbing and electrical is standard design. The ventilation is custom designed for our passive system.
Using traditional materials in nontraditional ways keeps our costs down and allows us to find bargains otherwise not available.
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| All exterior walls have 3" insulation making each room within the structure very cost-effective to heat or cool. Heavy-duty rafters provide ample storage space above. |
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| An 18-inch overhang allows additional storage space without compromising floor space. |
Our plan to use LED lighting makes wiring and electrical fixtures easy to obtain and accommodate.
Hoorah for the update! Love the progress. Hope you are feeling much better. Eager for the next update.
ReplyDeleteEven though you have a "duct" at the roof gable, do you fear a condensation problem from warmer temps. on the inside of the bldg. vs. the outside of the building. And if so, how do you plan to address that problem? Thanks for your time. And great blog and pics, btw.
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