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outside in
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 1163
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Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Roof insulation is complex -
6 inch ceiling rafters with mineral wool insulation = R-20
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Fiberglass batts between 4 inch roof rafters = R-13
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4 inches rigid insulation = R-20 totals R-53,
but it is also important to thermally separate the rafters to prevent cold spots, which is another reason to use rigid board over the original sheathing. |
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peterm
Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 5964 Location: Chicago, Il.---Oskaloosa, Ia.
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Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Yes! |
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outside in
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 1163
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject: New Photos |
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Here are some progress of photos of the work on the Ross House
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DavidC
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 6681 Location: Oak Ridge, TN
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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My gosh!!! What a fantastic difference from when the 'Purple House Eater' was still attached!
Things are looking great. I especially like the restored covered entry w/ the beveled wood facia.
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peterm
Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 5964 Location: Chicago, Il.---Oskaloosa, Ia.
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Amazing transformation! |
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SDR
Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 16909 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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Is this the new roof, too ? I like it. Wonderful progress.
SDR |
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pharding
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 2216 Location: River Forest, Illinois
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:37 am Post subject: |
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Very cool. Is it going to get another coat of stucco over the entire house? _________________ Paul Harding FAIA Owner and Restoration Architect for FLW's 1901 E. Arthur Davenport House, the First Prairie School House in Chicago | www.harding.com | LinkedIn |
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DavidC
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 6681 Location: Oak Ridge, TN
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:12 am Post subject: |
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SDR wrote: | Is this the new roof, too ? |
outside in wrote: |
4 inches of rigid insulation have been added to the roof. With additional attic insulation the roof should be R50. |
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outside in
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 1163
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, this is the new recycled aluminum roofing panels, and I'm very pleased with them - 30 year life expectancy and then it gets recycled again. The stucco is a problem - its been sandblasted, but it was difficult to remove ALL of the contemporary (1960?) stucco because of the high adhesive content in the mix. The original appears to be two coats (scratch, brown) with a topping of lime wash, comprised of lime, sand and tint (no portland) which was covered by an acrylic bonding agent and a topcoat of adhesive- laden stucco. I am contemplating blasting it again with baking soda and water in order to remove all of the topcoat and trying the lime wash again, but the contractor is recommending ANOTHER acrylic base with a conventional tinted stucco finish. So now I'm thinking that I should delay this part of the project until this gets resolved.......... |
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SDR
Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 16909 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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People usually recommend what they're used to, or have had success with, or (occasionally) what they sell. You'll have to decide what you want, and what's best in the circumstances . . .
I'm going to love this house yet . S D R |
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pharding
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 2216 Location: River Forest, Illinois
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:30 am Post subject: |
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http://www.keim.com/ Their lime cement fine exterior render product is worth considering. _________________ Paul Harding FAIA Owner and Restoration Architect for FLW's 1901 E. Arthur Davenport House, the First Prairie School House in Chicago | www.harding.com | LinkedIn |
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Deke
Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 692 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:51 am Post subject: |
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What is the history of this house?
It's great to see it come back to life. With the new entrance suddenly the composition clicks into place.
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jhealy
Joined: 07 Jan 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Oak Park, IL
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Was just wondering ... what is the plan for the basement? Will it now be finished? If it was already posted, I apologize in advance.
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outside in
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 1163
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:44 am Post subject: |
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The basement will be left cleaned and insulated with a laundry room, mechanical room and a large open space for the next guy to build out. (i'm inclined to believe Wright in this case - basements are not to be lived in) |
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SDR
Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 16909 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: |
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They do have the characteristic of being warm in winter, cool in summer -- for what that's worth. If reasonably well lighted -- say, built into a slope so there's partial exposure to daylight -- they can be useful as work space, I suppose ?
SDR |
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