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Energy Code Changes Postponed
Implementation of the revised Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) has been delayed by at least 120 days. The new WSEC was to have been adopted on July 1, 2010.
Proposed changes include additional energy efficiency requirements and air leakage testing. Some sources estimate the code changes could add several thousand dollars to the cost of a new home.
Designers / architects, building officials, builders, subcontractors and homeowners will need to become familiar with the code changes and the interpretation of the new codes.
Check out the September 2010 issue of Log Home Living
Look for our article on Project Managing - specifically women as project managers. Three of our female homeowners are featured and describe their (very successful) experience acting as the general contractor for their cedar home. The title of the magazine article is: "Women Contractors - Git R Done and Save."
Interested In Computer Designing Your Own Home?
Some of our clients are using computer design programs to help them visualize their projects. One of the most user-friendly computer programs is Google SketchUp -- and it's free!
"Google SketchUp is a free, easy-to learn 3D modeling program with a few simple tools to let you create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects and even space ships. You can add details, textures and glass to your models and design with dimensional accuracy." (From Google.com)
This is a good application to convey your preliminary design ideas.
Check it out at: http://sketchup.google.com
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