Insulation work continues this week.

The first stage, spray- on closed cell polyurethane, is progressing according to schedule.

The crew from Black Roofing is shingling the re-configurated 2-car garage roof adjacent the dining room.

An ominous cloud of smoke announced another Boulder Canyon wildfire this morning. Again the town was covered in smoke.

The fire fighters immediately began aggressively dropping slurry and are working hard to limit the damage. We are hopeful the fire will be contained and won't spread into town.

The insulating team of Colorado Energy Savers arrived following successful rough electrical and mechanical inspections this week.

The guys already started spraying the insulation.

Greg and Zane and the rest of the framing team will soon take a break from this job.

Two new patio areas will be accessed by these stairs.

Extensive retaining walls, built out of native rock, stabilize the north side and rear of the house and allow safe passage between patios and decks.

These two inverters, mounted on the rear of the house, convert the solar energy collected by the PV modules into AC electricity to power the house.

The solar modules will off-set a significant portion of the home's electricity useage and are visible mostly from the roof.

Fall has arrived in Boulder and the leaf colors are glorious this year.


The first 3 rough inspections (fire sprinklers, plumbing and structural) are successfully behind us.

Another load of stone is awaiting transport up to the house.

Roy covered all of the openings with thick plastic (a big project) to keep out the elements until the windows arrive.