Bear Creek Dome Entry Extension
The Natural Spaces built home extension wall frame is 11 ¾ inches, providing excellent energy efficiency. Regular box housing walls are 3 ½ or 5 ½ inches.
Wed. 10:30am — Even though the temperature is -5° F (-21° C) with a -25° F (-32° C) wind chill, we are starting some second floor joists in order to continue the 2-story entry extension.
Wed. 3:15pm — Continuing with the second floor joists.
Thurs. — The owner, Erik, either contemplating all the angle cuts or wondering why he’s working outside in -12° F weather (with a -30° F wind chill factor).
Thurs. 3:00pm — That’s it, it’s too cold and we need to finish Christmas shopping.
Installed 2″ foam fillers for air space, and foam strut fillers.
1:00pm – Started working on the entry extension floor joists again.
4:00pm – Finished setting the curve for the 2nd story balcony opening going into the dome from the entry extension.
Fri. 10:30am — Finished with 2nd floor entry joists and molded 3/4″ plywood pieces for balcony curve.
Fri. 12:00pm — PL 400 sub-floor caulk applied.
Fri. 1:30pm — Installing 3/4″ plywood sub-floor.