2021 NW Idea House Update #11
February 19, 2021 /
Next week we are calling in for our Insulation and Framing Inspections with the hopes of stocking sheetrock in early March. In the meantime, we are photographing all the interior walls, floors and ceilings
2021 NW Idea House Update #10
December 14, 2020 /
In this update we have a video tour of the upper level at framing stage, and images of the different phases of pouring the garage. We also take the opportunity to honor some of the great people and compani
2021 NW Idea House Update #9
November 17, 2020 /
Making progress, and so many new Ideas to share. Here’s a tickler… Windows Doors & More (WD&M) has been a tremendous partner of ours for years and years. Pictured here Todd Lozier, Todd
2021 NW Idea House Update #8
October 24, 2020 /
We continue to marvel at the classic NW landscape that surrounds this home as it rises with an almost treefort like feel. Today we’d like to identify the blue sheathing, and first off note that along
2021 NW Idea House Update #7
October 3, 2020 /
Nothing fancy here, but this is a very well thought out job-site. Note the following: Three separate recycling bins (i.e., wood, non-wood and compost). From the non-wood we separate the metals from the the
2021 NW Idea House Update #6
September 12, 2020 /
We’re thrilled to be partnering again with a powerhouses in the industry, and that is Weyerhaeuser for the supply of manufactured studs & beams (Timberstrand LSL), joists (TJI), header beams (PSL
2021 NW Idea House: Update #5
August 21, 2020 /
We took delivery of lumber and started framing yesterday. Long time supplier and partner Plywood Supply made the deliveries. We’re excited to share and feature some of the specific lumber compo
2021 NW Idea House: Update #4
August 14, 2020 /
Things are going smoothly here at the Idea House! As we work to start framing, we must first attend to the tremendous amount of preparation work on the basement slab.
2021 NW Idea House: Update #3
July 29, 2020 /
Yesterday at the 2021 NW Idea House site, I had a chance to truly take in the beauty of the surroundings. On days where we are moving or disturbing dirt, we have a Supervisor there full-time specifically t
2021 NW Idea House: Update #2
July 23, 2020 /
We constantly strive to educate and coach our team as to the importance of water in our industry. Not the shortage of drinking water, but the dangers of what water can do to a house. Homes are being hit fr