Barndominium Walk Through

Thom Paine wrote:

Crusader wrote:I like it.  I like the isolated master suite.  Since I'm looking to build a home to retire in, I'd put the master on the bottom floor.  I'm considering a loft to fill the space of a 6/12 pitch roof and putting a pool table up there that overlooks the living room.  I'll add an office up there if space allows.  

They put their stairs out in the shop and I like that it's out of the way.

I like the doggy door and dedicated pet area.  They can come and go outside while I'm away and I could make sure they are not muddy before I let them in the house.  I may use that.

I like the hard floors.  They are easier to keep clean.  I'll put rugs anywhere I want softness.

The open shower in the master bath was pretty cool.  I also like that tub.  Being on the first floor, I don't want huge windows.  I may do an opaque glass brick window by the tub.

I want to save money by not covering the floors or ceilings.  Sealed concrete floors and exposed closed cell insulation painted black on the ceilings.  Walls will be sheetrock inside and painted OSB in the shop.

Minisplit AC supplemented by wood burning stove heat in the winter.

I want a 15x15 front porch on the front end of the house and a 60 ft porch down the North side of the house.

It seems like I get an idea or two out of every video I watch.  Thanks.

To my awareness, as a GC,  there is no where in the U.S that above highlited is legal.... Fire problems.    
It must be covered at minimum 1/2 " drywall.  

just an fyi for your investigation.

Crusader wrote:I'll look more into it, but here is what I have read so far.  The insulation will burn, but the ignition temperature is very high.  You can put a lighter to it and it will burn, but extinguish as soon as you remove the flame.  It will put out some nasty smoke if burned.  Most fire inspectors require that the insulation be covered with fire resistant paint.  I was planning on painting anyway, so I'll find the right flame resistant paint to apply.

Thom Paine wrote:

Crusader wrote:I'll look more into it, but here is what I have read so far.  The insulation will burn, but the ignition temperature is very high.  You can put a lighter to it and it will burn, but extinguish as soon as you remove the flame.  It will put out some nasty smoke if burned.  Most fire inspectors require that the insulation be covered with fire resistant paint.  I was planning on painting anyway, so I'll find the right flame resistant paint to apply.

I'll check the latest IRC.  There may be changes.   Probably should have checked it before opening my mouth.

While Spray foam,  coated by intumescent paint, is frequently used in commercial or industrial locations, it has not been allowed in residential structures;  gasses created by fire are deadly.  

Note:  all "fireproof" coatings are not equal.

oKAYYYY.....    IRC 316.4       is where you will find the info;  

Also, you can check with a local Fire code inspector and your Insurance co.  

 

Crusader wrote:

Thom Paine wrote:

Crusader wrote:I'll look more into it, but here is what I have read so far.  The insulation will burn, but the ignition temperature is very high.  You can put a lighter to it and it will burn, but extinguish as soon as you remove the flame.  It will put out some nasty smoke if burned.  Most fire inspectors require that the insulation be covered with fire resistant paint.  I was planning on painting anyway, so I'll find the right flame resistant paint to apply.

I'll check the latest IRC.  There may be changes.   Probably should have checked it before opening my mouth.

While Spray foam,  coated by intumescent paint, is frequently used in commercial or industrial locations, it has not been allowed in residential structures;  gasses created by fire are deadly.  

Note:  all "fireproof" coatings are not equal.

oKAYYYY.....    IRC 316.4       is where you will find the info;  

Also, you can check with a local Fire code inspector and your Insurance co.  

 

It's looking like a thermal barrier will be necessary.   Paint would only provide an ignition barrier.   I'll likely have to decide between sheetrock and sheet metal.