A beautiful Autumn Sunday at Turtle Lake

Monday, September 27, 2010

A beautiful Autumn Sunday at Turtle Lake

Jack and I were so excited to see the house. Joel told us the ICF had been poured. We were like two giddy school kids on the 2 hour drive up. The anticipation kept growing when we turned on our road. It was hard to find a place to get on the lot as it had rained and the big cement trucks left huge tire craters which made it impossible to drive through. After a couple of attempts, we found a way in. Wow, when we saw the foundation and then the lakeside of the house with the lower level windows and slider cut outs, we peed our pants with excitement!

This is real and there is NO going back!

Check out the education session and learn about ICF. Also see new pictures.

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AnonymousSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:32 AM
All I can say is wow. What a beautiful place, I know you are very proud and you should be. Bobby&Brenda Harris
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UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Great photos, the setting is beautiful with the light coming through the trees and sparkling on the water. Look forward to seeing the progress.
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Education Session -- HERS House Energy Rating System

A Home Energy Rating is a measurement of a home’s energy efficiency, used primarily in the United States. Home energy ratings can be used for either existing homes or new homes. A home energy rating of an existing home allows a homeowner to receive a report listing options for upgrading a home’s energy efficiency. The homeowners may then use the report to determine the most effective ways in which to upgrade the home’s energy efficiency. A home energy rating of a new home allows buyers to compare the energy efficiency of homes they are considering buying.

Ratings provide a relative energy use index called the HERS Index – a HERS Index of 100 represents the energy use of the “American Standard Building” and an Index of 0 (zero) indicates that the Proposed Building uses no net purchased energy (a Zero Energy Building). The lower the value, the better

Education Session - ICF Foundation

Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are formwork for concrete that stays in place as permanent building insulation for energy-efficient, cast-in-place, reinforced concrete walls, floors, and roofs. The forms are interlocking modular units that are dry-stacked (without mortar) and filled with concrete. The forms lock together somewhat like Lego bricks and serve to create a form for the structural walls or floors of a building. ICF forms are currently manufactured from any the following materials:Polystyrene (Expanded or Extruded) - most common Polyurethane (including soy-based ones [1]) Cement-bonded wood fiber Cement-bonded polystyrene beads.
Concrete is pumped into the cavity to form the structural element of the walls. Usually reinforcing steel (rebar) is added before concrete placement to give the concrete flexural strength, similar to bridges and high-rise buildings made of concrete. Like with other concrete formwork, the forms are filled with concrete in 1–4 foot "lifts" to manage the concrete pressure and reduce the risk of blowouts. After the concrete has cured, or firmed up, the forms are left in place permanently.

The form material on either side of the walls can easily accommodate electrical and plumbing installations. Backing for gypsum boards on the interior and stucco, brick, or other siding on the exterior

Education Session - What does LEED Certification mean?

LEED Certification stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Certification assures that a building project is environmentally responsible, profitable, and a healthy place to work.

LEED-certified buildings:
have lower operating costs
have a higher asset value
conserve water and energy
are healthier and safer for occupants
reduce greenhouse gas emissions
show the owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility
In addition, LEED-certified buildings qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives.

Turtle Lake Cottage - Building Our LEED/Green Home

Turtle Lake Cottage

Monday, September 27, 2010

A beautiful Autumn Sunday at Turtle Lake

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