by jharchitecture | Jun 29, 2010 | Blog, wicklow dwelling upgrade
Week 7: This week saw the installation of the ‘intelligent’ membrane to the internal face of all external walls and roof surfaces. The innovative VARIO system intelligently adapts to the temperature and humidity within the building (blocking moisture that...
by jharchitecture | Jun 22, 2010 | Blog, wicklow dwelling upgrade
Week 6: Installation of the new ECO slates is complete. The new roof finish has achieved the desired sharp & clean look. AthyECOSlate’s www.athyecoslate.com Click here to read more about this project.
by jharchitecture | Jun 15, 2010 | Blog, wicklow dwelling upgrade
Week 5: Now that the majority of the mechanical and electrical first fix is complete, the spray foam insulation can be installed to the full extent of the timber frame structure. Once the installation of the spray foam insulation is complete, an airtight or...
by jharchitecture | Jun 8, 2010 | Blog, wicklow dwelling upgrade
Week 4: The new cut roof structure is sheeted with marine ply and the new ‘FAKRO’ breather membrane is installed above this. Batons and counter batons are then fixed in place and the new recycled roof slates are laid. Internally, the new timber stud walls...
by jharchitecture | Jun 1, 2010 | Blog, wicklow dwelling upgrade
Week 3 (cont.) The new ‘cut roof’ starts to take shape. Click here to read more about this project.
by jharchitecture | May 31, 2010 | Blog, wicklow dwelling upgrade
Week 3: At the beginning of a week of good forecast weather, the existing roof truss’s are removed and preparation is made for the new cut roof to be constructed. Click here to read more about this project.