Thursday, December 18, 2008

A Roof Over our Heads







A lot of progress has been made in recent weeks on the Bulson green home, despite the arrival of winter weather. A hardy crew of builders have been working away putting up the roof and finishing the framing.



We have been able to tour the inside of the framed structure, including the lower level and are fascinated with the possibilities. The great room with its huge windows already welcoming the rays of winter sun is awesome. It is shaping up as a sunny and inviting place to be someday. And the view from those windows as well as the ones to the east is spectacular.



We were fascinated as well with the large steel beams that were affixed to supports in the lower level. They will help hold up the unique roof and clerestory.



The clerestory is one of our favorite green features copied from the Utah house. It will add to the natural lighting of the great room and master bedroom. Windows in the upper level will open to allow air circulation and a natural air filtering process. The windows are scheduled to arrive next week, with installation underway in time for Christmas. Hopefully, that will help reduce some of the chilly breezes that now flow through the structure.



For now, all is well and pretty much on schedule.

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