MINI-SPLIT, WOODSTOVE AND INSULATION
ABOVE: Got the mini-split installed and waiting for inspection. Apparently, the installers do not install the entire unit until after the drywall/painting go up since those two things tend to damage the mini-split unit. So, it's not quite complete yet.
ABOVE: This is an image of the woodstove chimney. They also do not like to install the complete unit until drywall/painting/flooring are complete as the woodstove usually gets dirty/damaged. So, again, not quite complete. Finding a company to install a woodstove in Seattle was a total pain in the ass! I got 3 bids, two of which were ridiculous. I think that those two companies just didn't want to do the job because my incredibly steep roof intimidated them so they bid crazy high. I went with the husband/wife team who were totally comfortable with my install...Max Heat, LLC.
ABOVE: As far as insulation goes, did spray foam for the ceiling with batt insulation over the top and the rest batt insulation...except for around the woodstove chimney. That has to be rockwool.
The next step is installing the bathroom fan venting, dryer venting and stove venting. Then after having that inspected, I can install the drywall. I'm not going to lie; this has been a bit of a bitch. The siding guys had to remove the siding and reinstall it because they didn't put flashing around the windows, the roofers fucked up on installing the skylights, so they leaked and that was a misogynistic nightmare to deal with! Not all sub-contractors respect working with women. After waiting a couple of months for them to fix that I am now having to wait for the insulation guys to come back since they fucked up and put regular insulation around the chimney instead of rockwool. THEN, Seattle City Light came out to attach my 'service' line and said they couldn't because the electricians fucked up and installed the DADU mast 4 feet from my house mast instead of 2 feet apart. I told them I passed the 'service' inspection and they said, "You would be surprised what inspectors pass." I give up. I am learning to be patient and that just because someone is an 'expert' doesn't really mean they are.
But it's getting closer to completion which is very exciting!!!
