Solargon: conservation of energy through intelligent design and utilization of super efficient building components to create very green cabins and homes.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Solargon Link Complete

View to the west from the farm.
 
The carpenters installed the SIPs roof panels that connect the Solargon to the existing garage. The link and adjacent room in the garage will serve as an office.


 

Friday, September 21, 2012

Stewart Solargon 30 Before and After

 The Stewart Solargon early Summer.


Early fall with landscaping nearly complete.

Solargon Passive Solar

Passive solar design uses sunshine to heat and light homes. It is usually part of the design of the building itself, using certain materials and placement of windows or skylights. A successful passive solar building needs to be very well insulated in order to make best use of the sun's energy. Polyurethane SIPs are unsurpassed in performance and the result is a quiet and comfortable space, free of drafts and cold spots. Passive solar design can also achieve summer cooling and ventilating by making use of convective air currents which are created by the natural tendency of hot air to rise. The octagon shape and open design of a Standard Solargon lends itself well to this end.

In the winter when heating is required, the sun is low in the sky, which allows the heat to penetrate into windows on the south face of a structure. In the summer, south-facing windows are shaded by an overhanging roof to keep out the high hot summer sun. Because much of a building's heat is lost through its windows, the majority of windows in a Standard Solargon building are located on the southeast, south and southwest walls for optimum solar gain. Contact us with any question about investing in your Solargon home or cabin. See Web Album


Saturday, September 15, 2012

Solargon Roof Almost Complete

 Roof panels installed
 This 700 sq. ft. Solargon 30-8 was assembled in 3 days.
The carpenters will now install the link roof panels from the Solargon to the existing garage.
 

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Solargon 30 Ceiling Designs


 The Sutherland Solargon was finished completely with T&G pine.
 Above is the Willett Solargon with drywall, track lighting and fans for a more elegant  look.
 The Stewarts went with both a wood and drywall ceiling.


 



Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Solargon Roof Assembly

The farm.
Key panels and compression ring
 
go together to form the "Celtic Cross".
 
These 4 roof panels are installed first and form a cross and bridge for the rest of the roof panels.
 
Key panels installed.
Final adjustments and the skylight curb bolts of the compression ring are tightened.
Installation of additional roof panels using just the cam locks for now.
 
 The carpenters will then screw the roof panels to the super structure and rafters.
 
View from sky light to the living area below. Come back for more pics or contact us for more about the energy efficient Solargons.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Solargon 30





Malcolm and Ursula in their soon to be assembled Solargon.
 
Today we assembled the crown beams and attached the hardware.
Then up with the rafters and
tomorrow the roof. Come back and see the finished Solargon.
 


Friday, September 7, 2012

Solargon Wall Assembly

                                              


 
 
The Monlezun's Solargon 30 arrives on a flatbed truck.

Unloading
 
 
Started wall assembly at 8:00 am.
 
Finished walls at 10:00 am. 
 



 



Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Off Grid Solargon

 
Sunset Party in Sand Creek.

 Sand Ceek Park in the high plains of northern Colorado (8,500ft above sea level) is not known for mild winters yet the Willett's are comfortable in their energy efficient off grid Solargon home. By combining two Solargon 30's with a connecting link they have designed this beautiful home.


                               Interior pictures of the Willett off grid Solargon home.
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Monday, September 3, 2012

                   From an off grid cabin to an addition to your existing home the Solargon 30 is your choice for super efficient living. See photo album  Contact Us