BEGINNING OF THE HOUSE TRANSFORMATION....

front elevation during demolition

The site construction fence is up.  Demolition of the interior and some of the exterior elements is complete.  Drywall, flooring, conduits, plumbing, ductwork, windows and walls all have been removed from the building.  As usual, there is not much of the original house that will remain for the final renovated version.  The exterior shell, floor framing and roof will remain.  We should be able to salvage and refinish the existing hardwood floors for two of the second floor bedrooms.

living room taken down to the original wood studs and floor joists

 

The basement concrete slab was removed so we could excavate down and increase the basement ceiling height. We'll be able to add about 12" to the finished height of the new basement which will make a huge difference. 

excavation for rear addition

Excavation is complete for the rear two story addition.  This new space will add some much needed area to the overall house footprint.  The new square footage will be used for a family room, mudroom and powder room on the first floor and the master bedroom suite on the second floor. 

concrete footing for new addition

The concrete footings have been formed and poured for the new addition.  The foundation walls and basement slab will be next.   New wall framing to start next week.....


The re-construction is moving along....we are aiming for a fall completion.