Module Installation

The weather has been cold and snowy the last couple weeks, so progress has been a little slower than anticipated. They hope to get the final city inspection tomorrow. It's dark out now and they are still going strong.

Here are a few photos of the progress from the last couple days.

 Pergola modules being installed. I was concerned that the modules would easily be removed, but they are very firmly attached with much hardware. Fat chance they will disappear easily.

 The modules are translucent, transmitting something like 20% of light, which means we won't have dark and massive shadows to deal with in our garden. The silicon wafers are embedded between fused pieces of tempered glass. Because of the way they are manufactured, moisture can't sneak in through seams or because of joints. They seem to have about a 40 year life, which is extraordinary. The tempered glass withstands all sorts of thermal or physical shocks. They shouldn't crack if someone decides to pitch a rock at them. Rebecca said they can support something crazy like 600lbs. They are beautiful engineering, elegantly made. It's a shame they will be out of reach!

 Electricians at work. Nik and Charlie (?). All of the Powerfully Green contractors have been wonderful folks and been gentle and gracious with my curious boys.

 A rare photo of Rebbecca not in motion.
 
 Snowstorm last week left 6-8"

 Sebastian, 7yrs: "Dad, do you think they could leave the ropes for us to use?"

 Rails being installed for module brackets.

 Sebastian: "Can we get a truck and trailer like that?"

 Sebastian: "Wow! Look! Even their truck is solar powered!"

Super heroes at work.