We have taken a look at the potential floor plans for the proposed Triplex, and I have told you about the zoning meeting going on tonight. Now it’s time to share a snapshot of what this thing might look like should we build it.
Some explanation:
- The siding will be fiber cement cut into two foot strips and hung horizontally.
- The colors will definitely be different then those pictured as we want to set this building apart from the 100k project which can be seen in the left side of this image. We just don’t know exactly what those colors will be so . . .
- The tall window in the middle follows the shared stair tower up through all three floors. We have some interesting air sealing and insulation ideas regarding that tower.
- The roof will be devoted to solar and other mechanicals. This means no roof access, but we make up for that by including the utilities in the rent.
- The entrance (and this may be obvious) is below the tall vertical window on a small street directly behind the 100k project.
- At the far end of the block you can just make out the train line that we think more than justifies the increased density of this project.
- I kind of hope to live here.
Questions, concerns and compliments can be shared in the comments.
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If I may ask, how do you guys detail your siding? Do you add Z-flashing (or something else) between the panels, or do you simply butt/caulk the joints together? I assume a good vented cavity type wall could make the flashing details less critical.
I’ve done a lot of reading elsewhere about using the 4X8 panels, and most people seem to complain about the ugly cuts and all the flashing associated with installing it – do you have any experience with this?
the vertical/horizontal play may look a bit forced and even w/ a different color won’t set it off from the 100k house.
Zac – We use a vented rain screen detail on all of our projects. We install Z-flashing on the horizontal joints and butt the vertical joints together. We place metal furring strips behind the vertical joints to accomplish fastening the panels and keeping water from hitting the house directly.
I hope that answers your questions.
That’s it. Moving to Philly.