Also found that red cedar shingles on my roof spaced at 4" instead of the "5" (showing)don't curl..the tops can look worn sometimes but underneath there is another 3 layers are like new. Rain comes and the tops look good again. Roof can last for 50 years. 30 is more accurate perhaps. May go steel next. They even have a rusted metal "RCM"s for that look. Then Core Ten has been said by lab tests to last an average of 80 years in the Rocky Mountains. Am no expert here! And might not venture into that look. Example: http://www.buildingforhealth.com/products.php?cat=404
I shopped prices for the clapboards linear foot - at the lumber yards. Yes, priming the (red cedar) clapboards on all 6 sides before installation saves bubbling down the road and paint adheres. Less of a chance for mold build up on the north side even though trees are not on top of your structure.
You should check this out for your kitchen or outdoor kitchen for bread baking, pizza etc. Have seem the different facades on this oven and impressive-La Panyol wood fired oven. Next time around am going la panyol somewhere.
Distributed in the USA as well.
www.mainewoodheat.com for gallery. Outdoor copper is cool.
I don't know that much about the types of E glass but was told that #3 could keep out the sun's rays?(winter) #2 was better. Will look into that when the time comes.
And am really impressed with the new Phantom screens-up and out of the way for any opening when not needed. Keeps the windows clear when down. Does not distract from the look of the window. Keeps the sills clean. I am checking into that for two big roof Velux windows screenless.
http://www.phantomscreens.com/
And my favorite wood burning stove--might as well cook on it besides heat Esse cooker [colours].Some above are on my bucket list to research in the near future.
Good luck on your new home.
Washington is real generous with the tax breaks. Basically I need to make 1500 off my 5 acres, and then I can get most of it taxed as ag.
Cider apples are rarely grown in the US. I think I can fit about 700 on about 2 acres. You get about 2-4 bushels each tree, and about 2-4 gallons of juice each bushel, and 3 bottles of the good stuff from each gallon.
Like the cook stoves, saved the link. The Pizza stove is cool. I have looked at some in the past, but I know I am not going to have time.