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Building a New Homestead – Episode 5 – First Look at Our 4 Bed 2 Bath Solar Powered Off Grid House

https://youtu.be/Vhgg6vGSG24

Our off grid house is becoming more of a reality everyday. We are getting pretty far along with the architect and now have a virtual model to walk through. I thought it would be fun to show you around! Apologies in advance for the poor screen capture, my capture software wasn’t working with this virtual modelling software.

We are thinking of SIPs for the roof, double wall construction for the walls, ICF for the basement, and spancrete for the floor. We managed to get the number of doors opening directly to the outside down to just one. Many windows will be fixed and all the operational windows will be tilt and turn. Most of our windows will either be triple or quad paned, except on the back porch, which will likely be double paned glass since it will not be heated or cooled.

Still lots to do, but we are getting close. I hope to have more driveway updates soon, but things are looking promising! Thanks for watching!

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