Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
You are right the chase is framed in wood. It encloses a listed/labeled triple wall flue by Duravent -- which is braced as it goes up but held away from the framing by a mandated distance. The flue is terminated with a cap which I am sure you have seen on many houses -- it looks like a flattened disk that is slightly curved at the top set over a screened section of flue piping which contains the spark arrestor with a projected collar below. One could simply use this. It meets Code. I find the flues with cap look fine on their own for certain houses - but when they don't - I use a sheetmetal shroud - in tihs case copper - that is open at the top and raised above the wood chase on all four sides for good venting. The top of the wood chase is flashed to the Duravent flue and to protect the chase itself. The shroud is decorative and balances out the wood framed chase below..
Thanks for the question -
Cathy

Chimney King, LLC Hi Cathy! Just curious. FYI just in case it isn't. The decorative shroud has to meet code also. It needs to have its own label and installation instructions to be safe

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
Yes of cf course the shroud has to meet Code - which it does. Our local jurisdictions do not require labeling as the actual working pieces are labeled. My drawings always include construction details as these shrouds are custom made for their chimneys. I see now that you are in the chimney business -- thanks for your coments.
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
Thanks for the compliment -- I am going to assume you mean the garden you can see through these openings? From the wall you are looking through to the fence beyond is 25 feet. This section of the garden which sits between a tall redwood tree ( out of the picture to the right) and the side property line ( to the left) is roughly 40 feet.
Hope that helps.
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture good question ---
this is a bathroom currently being used by very young children so at present they are given baths - and the shower is not used. Blocking was placed into the walls adn into the ceiling to allow for several possible solutions when they get older;
1. a fixed glass panel at the shower end with a hinged panel at the opposite end, 2. only the single fixed glass panel and or 3. a ceiling or wall mounted rod for use with a shower curtain.
thanks,
Cathy

pablocarlos wonderful ideas. Thank you so much for your quick response. Love the simplicity of this design.

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
Thanks for the compliment.
CABOT® WOOD TONED DECK & SIDING STAIN
#3000 Series is what was used -- I am not seeing notes in my files about which color -- there are four options. The key is to do a test on your wood and see what you think. Usually you can purchase really small sample cans for the test. It is worth this cost. Your wood will always take the stain differently than any sample color seen in the store.
It does require new coats periodically, just like paint - depends on the location and orientation - I would plan on every 5 years max.
thanks for the question,
Cathy

paz007 I would also be interested in the plans as well. Thank you!

Cathy Schwabe Architecture OK thanks -- we are nearly there. If you were to follow me - you will get pinged - Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
Benjamin Moore# 2153-50, Desert Tan is what was used -- it was painted on and then scraped off the wood walls in the porch so that it reads more lke a wash. the same color was used on the doors, windows and trim as well as on the sheet rock walls that are also visible in this photo.
Thanks for the question.
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi , the paint color is Linen White (I-70) by Benjamin Moore --
used on all painted surfaces in this space with different sheens.
thanks for the question.
Cathy

jenniferquenneville THANKS ALOT!!

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi,
There is no stain or dye in this deck. The wood is Ipe and we used a clear sealer.
It naturally has this rich color. You can also leave it unfinished
And it will grey out. Even with the sealer the original
Color naturally lightens due to the sun.
Thanks for the question.
Cathy

jenniferquenneville THANKS FOR THE ANSWER!!

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
That sure is a beautiful part of the world - I was just there yesterday and it was incredible. I always feel like time has held somewhat still there.
- Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
The owner selected the colors - let me see if I can find out. The paint was Benjamin Moore.
I'll follow up when I can.
Thanks,
Cathy

ivettemaddi Sure-thx

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi,
Thanks for the question and comment.
These cabinets were custom made . The wood is maple with a clear finish.
- Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture HI-
The manufacturer is Rais Wittus -- www.rais.com
this model is no longer avaiable but they have some that are close.
I wish that they still produced this one - it is a great stove.
Thanks,
Cathy

greenhouse2 Cathy, thank you so much for the quick response!

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
So one of these days I will have the photograph taken with the doors open and shut. If you scroll through the other images for this house - and look for one with a leather covered butterfly chair you will see these doors - albeit in a different location - closed. To your question.The manufacturer of these aluminum sliding glass doors is Fleetwood. This particular set was divided at the 1/3 - 2/3 point.because of the roof slope limitations to the height. The doors pocket back into the walls - whic h in this case have the pockets framed to the inside of the wall framing - and a longer track is provided for the door + screen panels to slip out of sight and allow the opening to be fully open. So -- all of this is done with rather typical screen door mechanics - the door slides in a lower and upper track - but unlike more common sliding doors - all the panels are moveable. Fleetwood is a good company and the products are very sturdy -- I very much enjoy using their doors.
Thanks for the question -
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
The wood is the orginal redwood (1890's) -ether from this room or salvaged from another room in the house for the walls which were changed in the remodel. Ithas an oil finish which does darken it some. The bookcases are new redwood - also with an oiled finish. The flooring is the orginal doug fir with clear finish. Beautiful long lengths - with really straight grain.
thanks for the question.
cathy