Showing posts with label custom home building. Show all posts
Showing posts with label custom home building. Show all posts
Friday, February 24, 2012
Custom Parade Home Progress
Since last June, we have been building this home for the Olson's. It will be finished by June this year for the 2012 Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes. It's been an exciting project and we can't wait to see it completed! Here are a few photos of our progress.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Custom Home Care
Ice Dams and Heat Tape
Ice dams are a common problem many people face living in the mountain communities of Northern Utah. Ice dams occur mainly because of heat escaping a warm home and melting snow on the roof. The melted snow then runs down the roof and freezes when it reaches a portion of the roof that is below freezing. This is usually an eve. North facing or shaded roofs are more problematic then south facing roofs. As the melted snow re-freezes on the eve, it begins to build up, causing a dam. If the dam gets deep enough, it can hold standing water that will work its way up between shingles and above the ice/water shield causing water damage to the inside of the home.
Many people have no idea that they have any problems of ice or snow buildup on their home. There are several things you can look for in order to identify the problem areas of ice buildup. Gutter deformation is one of the easiest identifiers in seeing where the ice will build up. Also looking for icicles or ice forming on the eve. During warmer months, signs of ice/water will usually be a white powder like build up on the wall. In more serious cases, the wall will begin to deteriorate and fall apart.
Heat tape is a good solution to prevent ice dams from forming and thus protecting the home from water damage. The purpose of heat tape is to prevent melt water from entering the home or building. When ice builds up on the roof, heat tape will allow any melt water from the upper part of the roof to pass through any ice and snow and make its way through the gutter and spouts to the ground. There are various types of heat tape available and different costs associated with installing heat tape.
Ice dams are a common problem many people face living in the mountain communities of Northern Utah. Ice dams occur mainly because of heat escaping a warm home and melting snow on the roof. The melted snow then runs down the roof and freezes when it reaches a portion of the roof that is below freezing. This is usually an eve. North facing or shaded roofs are more problematic then south facing roofs. As the melted snow re-freezes on the eve, it begins to build up, causing a dam. If the dam gets deep enough, it can hold standing water that will work its way up between shingles and above the ice/water shield causing water damage to the inside of the home.
Many people have no idea that they have any problems of ice or snow buildup on their home. There are several things you can look for in order to identify the problem areas of ice buildup. Gutter deformation is one of the easiest identifiers in seeing where the ice will build up. Also looking for icicles or ice forming on the eve. During warmer months, signs of ice/water will usually be a white powder like build up on the wall. In more serious cases, the wall will begin to deteriorate and fall apart.
Heat tape is a good solution to prevent ice dams from forming and thus protecting the home from water damage. The purpose of heat tape is to prevent melt water from entering the home or building. When ice builds up on the roof, heat tape will allow any melt water from the upper part of the roof to pass through any ice and snow and make its way through the gutter and spouts to the ground. There are various types of heat tape available and different costs associated with installing heat tape.
For more information contact Peterson Builders
Call us! 801-745-3573
Send an email to pbi@petersonbuilders.com
Visit our website
Friday, July 22, 2011
Custom Home in the Making
We are building the Olsen's home here in the Ogden Valley. They plan to have radiant heat in the basement. This is the process of pouring the foundation and floor to get their home ready to frame. Let the building begin!
Forming and pouring footings
Foundation forms ready for mud
Installed underground drain pipes
Overview of radiant floor piping in the basement
Close up view of manifold location before concrete
Manifold after concrete floor
Bullfloating the basement floor
Poured Floor
Things are really coming along and looking great already. The Olsen's home is ready to frame!
Forming and pouring footings
Foundation forms ready for mud
Installed underground drain pipes
Overview of radiant floor piping in the basement
Close up view of manifold location before concrete
Manifold after concrete floor
Bullfloating the basement floor
Poured Floor
Things are really coming along and looking great already. The Olsen's home is ready to frame!
For any questions, referalls or interest
Call us at 801-745-3573
Find us at www.facebook.com/PetersonBuilders
Check out our website www.petersonbuilders.com
Or email us at pbi@petersonbuilders.com
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