Zip Sheathing

Roof framing construction in-progress on addition structure, exposed LVL engineered beams and joists with diagonal bracing and ridge beam assembly, Zip panels visible on exterior sheathing below, red construction ladders positioned for worker access, existing residential structure with bare deciduous trees visible in background, spring conditions with clear weather. Engineered lumber framing demonstrates load-bearing capacity for upper floor and roof system installation. 14" I-joist roof rafters with compliant blocking, Roof dormers, 12:12 roof pitch

Roof framing construction in-progress on addition structure, exposed engineered lumber framing with diagonal bracing and ridge beam assembly, green Zip panels visible on exterior walls below, temporary wooden stair access to upper levels, existing residential brick structure with slate roof visible in background, spring conditions with bare deciduous trees and clear weather. 14" I-joist roof rafters provide energy code-compliant R-49 rating

Stacked engineered sheathing panels with green Zip system covering visible, Zip insulated panels are made by laminating 1/2" OSB + 1" foam board making them both strong and efficient, Carrier HVAC unit and existing brick chimney visible in background, spring conditions with preparation for interior wall framing and floor closure installation.

Patio roof structure attached to addition structure in-progress with exposed engineered lumber roof framing and LVL beams installed on upper floor level, green Zip system sheathing and weather barrier visible on exterior wall in background, wooden rim board and intermediate floor joists with fasteners visible, temporary wooden bracing positioned for worker access, late spring conditions with preparation for floor decking and interior wall installation.

Second floor exterior wall framing with green Zip system sheathing and weather barrier visible on upper level, existing brick wall structure below with window and door openings, temporary metal scaffolding and wooden work platform positioned for worker access, mid-summer conditions with preparation for envelope closure and interior wall installation.

The wet bar cabinets during final assembly. These cabinets were hand built due to the irregular shape of the install area. Standard cabinets are normally mounted directly to the floor, but this site required that we place them on a raised platform. We also needed to finish the platform so that it appeared to "belong" to the cabinets that it supported. All of the latest cabinet hardware was incorporated into the units.

Roof framing construction in-progress on addition structure, exposed engineered lumber rafters and ridge beam assembly with diagonal bracing visible overhead, temporary metal scaffolding and work platforms positioned for worker access, Zip panels and scrim reinforced plastic sheeting visible on exterior walls, existing residential brick structure with slate roof visible through framed openings in background, spring conditions with clear weather, roof system installation with structural connections in-progress.

Four-story addition structure in-progress with exterior wall framing and Zip panel sheathing installation visible, with temporary wooden bracing and metal scaffolding positioned for worker access, exposed engineered lumber framing on upper floors and roof structure with dormer and main roof sections, existing residential brick structure visible on left side in background, large dormers on either side of the 3rd floor

Half-timbers installed, ready for the diagonal bricks between timbers, Third floor exterior wall framing and sheathing installation in-progress with green Zip system panels and weather barrier visible, temporary metal scaffolding and ladder positioned for worker access, existing brick wall structure visible below with window and door openings, mid-summer conditions with preparation for roof installation and interior wall framing. Cantilevered 2nd floor wall waiting for the exposed floor beams. Montigo fireplace exhaust wall vent.

Second floor exterior wall framing and sheathing installation in-progress with green Zip system panels and R-sheathing visible, temporary scaffold and ladder positioned for worker access, salvaged brick being reused on the addition lateral wall, guarantees best match between old and new, existing brick wall structure visible below with window and door openings, early summer conditions with preparation for envelope closure and interior framing installation.

Exterior facade removal and temporary weather protection in progress, existing residential brick structure with boarded openings and exposed cinder block walls, wooden framing and green Zip panels installed on addition exterior in winter conditions, snow accumulation visible on roof structure and surrounding residential buildings. Exterior HVAC heater side-mounted to provide climate control in harsh winter conditions. Slate roof on original home

Four-story addition exterior rear view, metal canopy structure over lower level entrance visible with standing seam metal roofing. Large bay window visible in the 3rd floor home office. Second floor master bedroom patio door opens onto balcony over the breakfast room, brick columns support the patio roof