I don't recall this article -- http://realestate.msn.com//article.aspx?cp-documentid=21064200 -- being posted, but apologies if so. Would have liked some...
Long-time readers will remember my earlier posts about problems with water backing up on the roof, but I thought I would revisit it to tell everyone about my...
I had a flat roof w/scupper drains in North Carliona Mountains for 20 years , no "boxes" , just simple wire inserts, never had any major problems. I did have...
Good Morning: I just read a blog that provided detailed information on constructing a flat roof to avoid water problems. Log on to Dialect Design.Com and...
Thanks for the reference, Mbita. I like what they did, particularly the following: We created a scupper that has the width of the entire lower end of the...
yes , the "wires" are round inserts domed that push down in the scupper holes. I had 8 scuppers all over the roof ( 4INCH pvc pipe that ran to the inside of...
Dar, Thanks - this is very helpful. What you did on your LVL is what I would recommend for others building in the woods - very good solution: Quote: My...
My approach was a departure from RR standards ( leaving off the parapet wall on one side). Mostly it was because of the snow load requirements and the need for...
I saw the first LV home that was documented on the website has 10' sliding glass doors with 2 panels. Does anyone know where you can get that size in 2...
IF I ever get my construction loan approved, I am buying 10' wide x 9' high Jeld-Wen Premium series sliding doors from 1stwindows.com (so no transom windows)....
For what it's worth. I love the transom windows (I have crank open transoms). They are great to leave open at night, or when it's a little too breezy, etc....
I wish I'd done transoms that opened on the fixed/front side so that I could get the cross breezes thru the house. They are also nice if you'd like to leave...
Right now as I write , we are sweating buckets !.. The solar gain is intense in winter. Its 15 F up here w/ 3 foot of snow, more coming. The upper glass MUST...
We'd be interested to know if anyone here has gone through the exercise of building a Rocio Romero LV Home, or any prefab modern home for that matter, in...
Is there a way to identify which members are existing owners of LV homes, or anyone that is a representative of Rocio Romero, on the board? Maybe they have a...
 If you go to projects on the RR homesite , you will , or should be able to connect the blogers with the act. homeowners....but not always. ... From:...
No one from Rocio Romero adds content to the site, though they do read it. A number of owners contribute fairly regularly. ONe topic you could search for...
John Taylor is a builder who has built two or three LV Homes north of SF, I think in Wine Country. He is based in Pope Valley, and is very helpful. I can put...
I'm guessing Pope Valley must be the house that rents for $15k per month. We had hoped to tour it, but don't see any dates available for the next couple years....
I'm curious how folks like living in a house covered with Galvalume. Having grown up in the Midwest, it reminds me of the ubiquitous corrugated metal barn. If...
.... Metal siding is a  very common product , however its used more on commercial buildings than residential. Don't confuse the final siding here with what...
We would appreciate hearing feedback from those who have lived with concrete floors. We really liking the idea. Expecting them to be low maintenance, easy to...
What other home designs did you consider, and why did you rule them out, before deciding on the LV Series? We are still in the early stages of our project. The...
