Corten Facade

The images we posted last week were close ups of the siding panels, a few days after they were delivered. 

Corten is a weathering steel facade that naturally rusts over time, producing a striking oxide finish. The rust creates a protective coating that constantly forms allowing the facade to self heal, creating a highly durable and low maintenance option. 

The Holly Hill house siding material will change appearance in the next year or so due to sun, rain, humidity and otters factors until it will reach a point of stability that creates the beautiful rust color.

Close up of the but joint and panel attachment

Corten panels

Corten panels

Update 2 years later

We realized we have been really bad at sharing the construction progress and we decided to pick up where we left off, two years ago, and show you how the construction evolved since then since the house is almost COMPLETE.

The Owners have been managing the entire construction process and they are doing an unbelievable job at making sure every details if PERFECT as intended!

Below are a few pictures with the butterfly roof after the TPO was installed.  A few reasons we selected TPO roofing:

1. highly reflectable
2. recyclable
3. high albedo

Site Visit

Nice progress from our recent site visit...

View from the living room in the main wing of the house.

Window framing details

 The exterior trim is being stained by the owner.

LEFT: A shot of the bridge that connects one wing of the house to main wing.

RIGHT: Stairs lead down to the basement. 

View from the deck and the bridge looking toward Lake Hartwell

One of the bridges that connects a wing of the house to the main wing.

View through the bridges

Bedroom

Bedroom deck

View of main wing from the bedroom deck

Subtle wiring detail

The team!

Windows

Windows are being shop-fabricated.

Taking Shape

The sheathing and roof decking is going up and the house is taking shape!

Roof Framing

The roof structure is in place...