PROJECT PHOTOS

Windows, part 2

May 13, 2008

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Billy continued working on the windows, using the STO synthetic stucco product we've got on hand. Lots of foam work to take out the wrinkles and seal the trim up against the dome. We went through six cans of foam to foam ICF foam to get the deep wrinkles filled. He'll cover them later with STO to match the rest of the dome. It has been really hot while we have been completing these projects. We have to take lots of water and cooling breaks.

He has been working between 5 different windows and doors. Each one is unique because the curve of the dome is different in each case. Each trim piece has to be measured in place to achieve a tight fit. After the trim is in place he can begin using the STO full strength to stucco around each window to make it as organic looking as possible. He wants to cover every seam and wrinkle eventually. It just takes a lot of time to apply it in two coats, it takes a day to dry enough to add the next layer.

putting the trim back on

one 8' piece doesn't go all the way around the 6' half round

making sure it is aligned with the edge of the window

finished trim before caulk and paint

foam added to fill gaps behind trim and seal against the dome

same treatment to the back door

Billy wants to eliminate the wrinkles in the airform

measuring it for a tight fit

nice blue sky, notice deep wrinkles in right side of airform

attaching trim piece, balcony will be added later

securing it into the V Buck

adding a small section to complete the round

making sure it is straight before he caulks it

putting foam trim on kitchen window

foam added to kitchen window to ease the corners

adding trim to master bedroom window

adding side trim pieces next

cutting it to length

adding left piece

starting to foam wrinkles on top of airform