Archive for January, 2010

Kneewall second floor renovation…

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

The second floor of this house was torn down to framing and reinsulated with closed cell spray foam. New LED light fixtures and some new wiring. Local spruce boards on the slopes and ceiling. Built-in shelving.

in progress

in progress

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bed and built-ins

slope with local shiplap spruce

slope with local shiplap spruce

slope/skylight

slope/skylight

Winter construction…

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

It seemed like it was never going to snow and then…tire chains are required to pull the trailer out! For the homeowner in the winter it may be “some hiking required”. Have been working on framing, capping and finishing a walk-out basement on an existing foundation. It was originally to be a whole house but the bank said no to the borrower. Luckily she was able to get financing through a special program for low-income borrowers. She will do much of the finish work. Radiant heat in the slab and a beautiful view of the hills through five 25×74 fixed glass low-E units should create a cozy home.