The Bungalow

A major property improvement began in the late spring of 2005. The existing shed was sagging badly and needed to go. The shady and severely soil compacted site indicated a building. I also needed a storage and work space and a living space to, again, increase the residential density of the property. The construction took a good deal longer than anticipated- seems like projects are always that way. Many friends were helpful and essential. I learned a great deal about code complient construction. As of September, 2006, the bungalow has been my residence and is serving me well. Fotos below capture the project and a number of interesting design features.

The shed. Site of the future bungalow. Note power pole.

Bungalow Summer, 2010. Current fotos further below.

Fresh slab as seen from the main house roof top.

Early framing. Compare to "X" foto below. Note stem wall.

Tarp roof. Compare to slab view above.

Preparing for glass. Compare below.

Detail of Westview glazing system, a sandwich of glass and rubber.

Glass installed. Note Galvalum metal roof. Good for potable water.

Exterior sheathing. Plastic windows.

Tar paper over the sheathing, some glass in.

Insulation in, sheetrock under way, solar space.

"X" Foto compare from above - Much of framing done.

Exterior sheathing, exterior insulated stem wall, windows complete.

Diagram of the roof plan.

Slider in. Burlap walls. Ready for move in. See below.

Storm water drainage to dry well. Pipe goes under palm tree.

Moved in. Compare to foto above.

Desk and work area.

View from living area into solar work space. Drapes being made..

View down to workspace.

View from shop area into solar workspace. 2006 Compare below "Z"

A nice place to socialize.

Ladder up to small loft and exterior upper deck.

Shop work space. Note beautiful home made doors. Thanks Matt!

Exterior as of November 2006. Note upper deck.

2007

Fotos made Sept. '07

Insulated curtains removed for the warm season. 2010

May, 2011. Note water tank, new green house, roof extenson,Zora.

View to bungalow 2010.

Solar part of the bungalow. Winter 2011 Compare above. "Z"

View to Bungalow. 2011. Note new green house.