The large attic stays incredibly cool thanks to the one foot thick liquid foam insulation.
We have been living in our new home for 3 months. Yesterday was the first time I mowed the lawn. As the sun was setting behind our home - I took a few pictures.
The garage has the same proportions and materials as the house. It is 24 feet by 36 feet. There is a small attic under the roof.
The lawn was wooded by Big Bend Landscaping. I bought a tow spreader to fertilize the sod. The roots are not deep yet - but it really greened up after the heavy rain we have been having. Thanks to the landscape engineering - water runs away from all buildings. There are swales to direct runoff away from neighbors and the street.
After the new garage was completed - we disassembled the metal garage that was in the northwest corner. We plan to put a garden at that site.
It is very comfortable to live in the home. The heat/AC system is very quiet. It is hard to tell if it is operating. The shutters allow one to control the natural light in the home. In the early morning - eastern light can flood into the rooms. The porches prevent midday direct rays.
People comment mostly about the large 20 x 60 x 10 attic. They like the see thru gas fireplace - the hand made cabinetry - the 10 feet high ceilings - the 3 x 8 doors - the drive-in showers - and the 1300 pound granite island.
We have already had 9 overnight guests. The guest suite is separated from the main part of the home by a pocket door. This keeps the guest rooms private and quiet.
Next - we plan to plant 4 different citrus fruit trees.
This is the back of the home showing the walkway to the garage.
The home is about 10 feet above the street level.
The 24 x 36 foot garage has plenty of room for our cars - scooters - golf cart - tractor.
