The first phase of the radiant floor system has been installed even before the walls of the Shevlin House. Warmboard® is a radiant heat application that incorporates a thick aluminum surface with PEX tubes installed into pre-routed channels. The aluminum surface is part of the sub-floor;...
The Shevlin House incorporates a highly energy efficient and green building system - SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) and they are being installed today! SIPs are one of the most airtight and well insulated building systems available- using less energy to heat and cool, allowing for better control over...
Bend homeowners work -- and pay -- to make their home eco-friendly By John Stearns business editor / The Bulletin Published: November 07. 2010 4:00AM PST Some people probably question the money Tom Elliott and Barbara Scott are spending to create the greenest home possible in Bend —...
But Bend couple is not giving up on building extremely green home By Kate Ramsayer / The Bulletin Published: November 01. 2010 4:00AM PST Editor’s note: Tom Elliott and Barbara Scott invited The Bulletin to follow their green-building project from start to finish to share their goals, decisions,...
Luckily, the good weather is holding out and we've been able to make some great progress on this project in Shevlin Commons. The lot has been carefully 'scrubbed', with special attention being paid to preserving the native vegetation. Now, the footings have been poured and...
The cabinets are being installed this week and the style of the home is becoming more visible. The family chose American Clay for the hood in their kitchen because it is a non-toxic plaster and made in the USA; it's an alternative to cement, acrylic...
This morning we enjoyed a ground breaking ceremony hosted by our clients. The beautiful fall morning accentuated this gathering which included the real estate agent, mortgage broker, banker, architect, interior designer, builder, and even the excavator. The Maunders shared their intent for the home and...
Ghost Wood siding is being installed as an alternative wood product to reclaimed wood and barn wood. Ghost Wood is a product that resembles reclaimed wood, while preserving our historic monuments - utilizing dead standing timber and preserving our Ghost Towns. ...
The closeness of this family and the fun they want to share in their home is exemplified in some of the accents they have chosen. One of the exterior, stone walls, will have an incorporated climbing wall. The kids have been involved in various aspects of the construction...
This home's Stonework is extensive and is really coming together. The warm tones of the stone are echoed in the colors of the surrounding desert and will be complemented by the siding and stucco selections. Kevin Spencer Masonry has been hard at work with this...