1/08: Hardie fiber-cement siding installed on the southwest side. A solar hot water panel for domestic hot water will be installed above upstairs door and window.

All of the sliding glass doors for the solar porch are in place as well as the soffits for the porch. The porch will be a 'simple active' solar collector and should provide about 1/3 of the heat for the house on a seasonal basis. Basically a passive collector (no water) with a thermostat controlled fan to bring the hot air inside when needed.
roof completed


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