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The following are photos of the construction progress on Sasha's.

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Fireplace with Finished Hearth & Shelves

Finished Elevator Cab & Control Panel

Kitchen Countertop Finished

Painting in Progress in Ivan's Bath

Sasha's Bath Nearing Completion

Exterior Door Lever

Note Plant Shelf Lights in Background

Interior Railing Finished

Driveway Band Rebar in Place - Ready for Pour

Driveway Forming in Progress at Color Band

Driveway Forming Underway

Final Grade Underway - North Elevation

Preliminary Grade - South Side

Retaining Wall Finished

Downspout Drain Work in Progress

Windows Caulked at Stucco with Polyurethane Sealant

Backer Rod Installed Around Windows Before Caulking

View from Golf Course

North Elevation Ready for Downspouts

Garage Roof & Gutters as Viewed from Loft Window

Roof & Gutters Finished

Ridge Vent Installed & Capped

East Garage Wall

Stair Tower Siding Painted

Siding Painted

Stone Complete - Rear Elevation

Retaining Wall in Progress

Loft Deck Completed

Upper Deck Sleepers Wrapped with Deck Protector

Basement Shower Door Installed

Fusion Rail Brackets Installed

Basement Kitchenette

Master Bath Towel Warmer

Corian and Fixture in Master Shower

Sasha's Shower

Kitchen Isalnd Area - Countertop Drilled for Faucets and Accessories

Angled Bar Top Braced for Future Attachment

Initial Template for Kitchen Splash at Range Hood

Plumbing Enclosure Under Vanity in Ivan's Bath

Radiant Heat Manifold in Sasha's Closet

Additional Waterproofing Applied at Corner Areas of Tile

Roof Stocking in Progress

Trex Decking Installed

Stone on Garage Walls

Stone on Garage Door Columns

Stone at Front Door

Snow Removed from Front of House

Light Fixture by Stairs

Vanity Light Fixture

Light Fixture by Stairs

Dining Room Light Fixture & Kitchen Lighting

View of Kitchen from Family Room

Master Bedroom Bookcase & Ceiling

Sasha's Closet

Sasha's Bedroom is Painted

Loft Area Light Fixtures

Paint Finished in Loft Area

Front of House with Finished Stucco & Fascia Painted

Rear of House with Fascia Painted & Stucco in Progress

Trex Decking Delivered

Detail of Deck Vycor Protection & Perimeter Flashing

Deck Joists Wrapped and Braced for Decking

Foam & Mesh Used for Windows Details at Stucco

Finish Color of Main Floor Fireplace Wall

Finish Color of Kitchen Walls

Finish Color of Basement Fireplace Wall

Interior Doors Painted

Door & Window Protected for Stain and Lacquer Application

Initial Assembly of Basement Media Center

Basement Kitchenette Cabinets Being Installed

Loft Bookshelves Masked & Ready for Paint

Final Prep at Loft Bookshelves

Trusses Masked, Fascias Painted

Painted Fascias at Back of House

Window Detail to be Completed with High-Impact Mesh

Foam Detail at Window

Laundry Cabinet with Temp Support

Extra Insulation at Master Tub

Sasha's Tub Checked Prior to Tile Completion

Pocket Doors in Sasha's Bedroom

Suspended Fireplace Hearth

Windows Over Fireplace Area in Great Room

Kitchen Cabinets Installed & Protected

Finished Shelves are Stored in Basement

Bookcases in Loft Area

Basement Bookcases

Stained Railing and Stairs Complete

Open Rail System Along Basement Stairs

Stain in Process at Stair Stringers

Peninsula Mock-Up at Sasha's Work Area

Template for Kitchen Countertop

Cabinet Pulls Installed

Final Day of Cabinet Installation

Scratch Coat - Windows Protected

Scratch Coat - South Side

Scratch Coat at Front of House

Scratch Coat - Northwest Side

Window Seat in Ivan's Bedroom

Shelves in Sasha's Closet

Master Bedroom Bookshelves

Kitchen Pantry Shelves

Closets in Basement

Built-in Book Storage in Basement

Bookshelves in Loft Area in Progress

Tile Installation at Sasha's Shower and Window

Basement Shower Ready to be Grouted

Ivan's Shower

Tile at Master Tub Deck

Master Shower with Linear Drain

Floor Tile in Loft Bathroom

Floor Tile in Ivan's Bathroom

Hardwood in Progress at Kitchen and Nook

Hardwood Installation in Progress in Great Room

Detail of Stair Landing Bullnose

Railing is Protected

Detail of Railing Connections

Railing at Stairs

Loft Railing

Loft Flooring

Primer Complete at Loft Gypcrete

Pre-finished Floor Covered for Protection

Cork Installed in Rec Room

Base for Radius Bookshelves

Tile in Progress at Sasha's Bath

Tile in Progress at Sasha's Bath

Foam & Lathe Complete - Ready for Inspection

Foam & Quickflash Installed at Electrical Box

J-Metal at Stucco-Window Termination

J-Metal Casing at Door

Upper Deck Walls Wrapped with Siding

Siding on Stair Walls Finished

Finished North Side of Stair Tower

Rear Elevation from Southwest Corner of Lot

West Gable Firred Out for Stone Termination

Main Deck Fascia and Trim Ready for Stucco

Low Shelves in Sasha's Main Closet

Linen Storage in Sasha's Bath

Low Shelves in Sasha's Bedroom

Closet Shelves and Radiant Access Panel Complete

Rec Room Maple Bookcase in Progress

Rec Room Storage Shelves

Basement Closet Shelves

Partial Trim Delivery and Use of Trim Rack

Drywaller Sanding Loft Walls

Maple Stairs Installed with Protection

Lower Stairs Installed and Ready for Drywall Finish

Door from Deck to Family Room Installed

Siding Complete at South Dormer

North Garage Bay Complete

Ivan's Bedroom Window - Siding Sloped to Match Grade

East Garage Bay Window

Siding Complete Between Loft and Bath Windows

Drain Plane and Metal Siding Trim Installed Ahead of Siding

Shower Pan Liner Ready for City Inspection

Shower Pan with Liner in Sauna Bath

Pre-slope with Mortar Mix Complete at Sashas's Shower

Basement Fireplace Skimmed - Ready for Prime

High Intensity Light Used During Final Sanding

Touchup Sanding Prior to Final Skimcoat

Taping and Window Wrap at Master Bedroom

Drywall Taping in Progress

Durock Installed for Future Sauna

Taped Drywall

Siding Started

Detail of Window Trim with Double Metal Flashing

Detail of Window Trim with Gap for Caulking

Fascia on North Garage Dormer Finished

Fascia on High Stair Dormer Finished

Rear Deck Soffit with 1x6 T&G Cedar

Small Soffit in Front of House

Soffit Above Entry Door

Fascia Detail

Rear of House with Finished Fascia

Radius Corner Bead at Window

Loft Area

High Windows in Family Room

Sasha's Bathroom - Pex to be Routed at Bench and Tub

Sasha's Bedroom Ceiling

Master Bedroom Soffit

Master Bathroom Durock - Typical at Tiled Areas

Soffit and Niche by Ivan's Bedroom

Ivan's Bedroom Ceiling

Boiler is Protected from Dust

Completed Foam Enclosure at Sauna Area

Checking Temperature of Gypcrete

Enclosure for Future Ceiling Speaker

Yummy

You Scream, I Scream...

Ice Cream Lady

Engineers' Discussion

Jon Photographing the Technology Case

Visitors from NREL

Technology Display Case

Welcome to Our Open House

View from Golf Course

Fascias on High Back Gable are Finished

Fascias at Front of House

Blocks for Grab Bars in Sasha Bedroom

Blocks for Grab Bars in Sasha Bathroom

Walls & Ceiling Above Stairs

Ready for Blown Fiberglass at Basement Ceiling

Fiberglass Sound Insulated Wall Between Family Room and Sasha Bedroom

Ceiling in Loft Area is Insulated with Blown Fiberglass

Loft Walls Done, Trusses to Receive Blown Fiberglass

Foam Insulated Ceiling in Ivans Bedroom

Closed Cell Foam Insulation Used in Sashas Bedroom

Insulated Rafters Above Storage Room

Foamed at Rim Joists for Complete Air Seal

Foam Insulated Rafters in Loft Area

Partial Foam Under Loft Deck

Insulated Basement Walls

Insulated Attic Knee Walls in Master Bedroom

Basement Walls are Sprayed with Foam Insulation

1" Foam for Air Seal Applied at Garage Walls

Insulation Technician at Work

Foam Spray Rig in Trailer

Access Holes for Insulation

Baffles for Insulation Control Above Family Room

Extra Attic Access in Family Room

Drywall Complete for 1" of Foam Spray

Drywall on Garage Ceiling being Installed

Gypcrete Floor in Loft Area

Gypcrete Floor in Master Bedroom

Heaters Warm Up House After Gypcrete is Poured

Pex Tubing for Radiant Heat in Mechanical Room

Pex Tubing for Radiant Heat in Basement

Temp Cover of Upper Deck

EPDM-60mil-Roof Complete, Ready for Future Finishes and Walkable Deck

Tapered Underlay Installed for Deck Drain

Deck Columns are Built with Treated Plywood

Carlos Working on Deck Box Columns

Material for Exterior Trim in Garage

Vycor Flashing over Quick Flash

Fireplaces are Protected

Box Columns Covering Fireplace Flue

Chase in Elevator Shaft with Holes for Insulation

Framing Around Duct Works in Elevator Shaft

Framing Around Duct Work in Master Closet

Master Tub Deck

PEX Tubing in Family Room

PEX Tubing in Master Bedroom

Carlos Finished Thermomax Insulation in Basement

Basement Doors

Electric Box Modified to Fit at Pocket Door

CSST (Gas Line) being Run to Future Manifold

Cold Air Return Fully Ducted and Sealed, Eliminating Air Leakage

North Garage Bay Window with Access Holes for Insulation

Kitchen Knee Wall

Fireplace Flue Going to Roof

Pipes Behind Upper Fireplace

Gas Fireplaces Installed

Firestop Blocks Between Electric Boxes

Recessed Light Boxes

Sasha Bathroom

Detail of Shower Valve

Basement Shower Seat and Wall with Angled Opening

Basement Bathroom

Drain Pipes under Sasha Shower

Water Lines under Master Bathroom

Drain Pipe behind Sister Wall in Basement

Water Lines

Water Line Distribution Points

Yellow Gas Lines

Pipes and Wires along Steel Beam

Low Voltage Wires

Electric Wires Outside the Mechanical Room Door

Ceiling in Mechanical Room

Altered Floor Joist Layout for Lights

Basement Ceiling

Sealed Ductworks for More Efficient Airflow

Low Profile Ductwork for More Efficient Framing

AC Unit in Basement

Upper Deck Knee Walls

Temp Entry Door Installed

Miratec Trim Detail

Garage Doors Installed

East Garage Bay Window Installed

Electric Meter Box Installed Over Vycor Flashing

Blue Quick Flash for Electric Boxes

Insulated Foundation Walls

All Ductwork is Sealed

Sealed Ductwork in Basement

Laundry Fan

Basement Bathroom Fan

Material for Duct Works

Toilet Drain

Plumbers Started

West Bedrooms Windows Installed

Windows by Stairs

Garage East Bay Window on Inside

Garage East Bay Window

Garage North Bay Window on Inside

Garage North Bay Window

Green VY Corners Provide a Nice Tight Corner at Each of the Window Openings

Rear Deck Ceiling

Front Porch Ceiling

Hold Downs by Entry Door

Hidden Inverted Hold Down in Basement

Gable Trusses are Strapped Down 4' OC

Attic Access in Master Closet

Niche in Master Bedroom

Sasha's Bathroom Rake Ceiling

Basement Walls

Sister Walls in Basement for Better Insulation

Future Basement Sauna

Cove Ceiling in Master

Cove Ceiling in Ivan's Hallway

Basement Walls with LSL Bottom Plates

Garage Roof

Roof is Covered with UDL Roofing Underlayment

Roofers Working with Ice & Water Shield on Master Bedroom Roof

Slots for Ridge Vents are Cut

East Garage Gable Timber Truss

View from Loft to Great Room

Lower Walls in Great Room

Ceilings in Loft Area

Attic Knee Wall on Loft Area

Post and Ceilings in Loft Area

Shower Wall in Master Bathroom

Master Ceiling and Attic Walls

Top of Rake Walls in Sasha Bathroom

Sasha Bathroom Walls

Upper Deck Roof and Timber Truss

East Garage Gable Timber Truss

View from Southwest

View from Southeast

View from Golf Course

View from Northwest

View from Roof

View of Green Mountain and Taj Mahal

Stair Tower

We Use H Clips on Roof

Front Gable Timber Truss and Overhangs

Upper Rake Overhang Above Deck

Upper Deck Roof

Upper Deck Roof Timber Truss

Roof Above Deck

Stair Dormer

Notice Our Special Bin for Recyclables - Another Green Step Taken on All KDC Jobs

Northwest Part of Roof

Long Roof Plane

Roofs Above Master and Stairs

Timber Beams in Garage Gable

Garage Roof

Garage Dormer Roof from the Inside

Garage Dormer Roof

Garage Dormer

Elevator Door Detail

Large Posts in Elevator Walls

Great Room from Loft

Loft Area with LVL Beam for Large Timber Truss on Outside

Inside the Great Room

Rake Walls by Ivan's Bedroom

Rake Sheer Walls by Sasha's Bedroom

Beams and Rafters Everywhere

Multiconnections

Beam Connections

Garage Roof

Front Porch Roofs

Entry Roof

Laundry Room Roof

Post, Wood Beams, Steel Beams and Rafters

Ivan's and Entry Timber Trusses Installed

Upper Deck 6x10 Beams Installed

Master Bedroom Trusses Installed

Carlos Working on Epoxy Connections

Interior Hold Downs Installed in Epoxy

Crane Moving Wood Timbers

Paul Setting Trusses

Setting Garage Truss

Paul & Jerry Setting Garage Trusses

Paul Disconnecting the Cable

Crane Lifting Truss

Crane Stabilization and Leveling System

Purchase Source

Garage Walls Braced before Truss Installed

Upper Roof Trusses Delivered

Rear of House with Deck Finished

Rear Deck is Framed

Front Gable Overhangs and Sub Fascias

Beams by Ivan's Bedroom

Beam Pocket by Front Porch

Lower Roof Trusses Delivered

Rear Patio Flashing

Rear Patio is Finished with Control Joints

Pump Operator with Remote Pack Guides the Boom Through the House

Initial Screed Work in Progress

Last of Patio Concrete is being Pumped

Rear Patio Pour Nearing Completion

Pump Hose Through Joists for Patio Pour

Boom from Concrete Pump Through Great Room Window

Rear Patio Forming and Rebar in Progress

Start Prep and Grade - Rear Patio Area

Rear Deck is Framed

Deck Connections Ready for Hardware

Deck Ledgers Installed over Ice & Water Shield

Timber Beams for Future Porch Roofs

Timber Posts for Loft Roof

Partial Cut Roof at Loft

Upper Deck to Receive EPDM Roof

Timber Beam Let into Upper Bath Wall

Welded Beams and Timber Outrigger

Upper Rake Wall

Great Room Windows View from 2nd Floor

Steel Shear Wall with Underframe

Ivan's Rake Walls and Bay

Lookouts for Facia & Roof are 16" On Center

Front Gable Wall & Lookouts

Accessible Grading Allows for Drainage

Accessible Exterior Garage Door

Accessible Garage Entry

View from Golf Course

Rear of House

Roof Above Sasha Bedroom

Detail of Roof Connectors

Walls and Stairs in Basement

Future Upper Floor Storage

Upper Walls and High Roof Ridge

Very Tall Wall by Stairs

Extreme Hold Downs

Front Gable Wall

Timber Beams Delivered

Upper Temp Stairs Installed

Garage Floor Before Concrete Pour

Upper Stair Landing Framed

Lower Temp Stairs Installed

Stair Opening from Second Floor to Basement

2x12 Rafters above Future Bedrooms

Cut 2x12 Rafters Installed

View of Family Room Walls from Second Floor

Second Floor Finished

Second Floor and First Plates Finished

Big Wall on Top of Steel Beam Before Lifted by Crane

18-Foot Family Room Wall Before Lifted by Crane

Monster LVL Beams Before Lifted by Crane

Welding Shear Wall Iron

Welding Shear Wall Iron

Finishing Basement Floor

Concrete Finisher making Expansion Joints

Concrete Finishers Troweling Basement Floor

Basement Slab being Poured

Basement Floor being Poured

Concrete Pumped Through Main Floor

Concrete Mixers Waiting for Basement Floor Pour

Access in Floor for Concrete Pump

Finished and Braced East Rake Walls

West Rake Wall

View from Northwest

Another Shear Wall with OSB

Small Wall but a Lot of Load Points and Studs

Interior Shear Walls with OSB - Floor is Protected Against Weather

Small Rake Wall in Master Bedroom

Most Interior Walls are 2x6 and Sheathed with OSB

West Overhang

Basement Window Openings are Framed

Walls Sheathed, We Brace OSB in Middle of Rim Board for Maximum Shear Resistance

Many Hold Downs for Extreme Sheer Resistance

Massive Posts for Grage Door Header

Front of House - Stored Material is Protected

Garage Walls Under Construction

Front Wall if Framed - Floor is Weather Protected

We Keep First Stud Away from Corner for Insulation

Hold Downs for Floor Beams

Hold Down for Floor in Basement

Headers are Flush Outside for Insulation

We Keep First Stud Away from Corner for Insulation

Nonstructural Corners are Open for Insulation

Plates for Radiant Heat and Gypcrete Floor Installed

Water Protection

Floor Protected with Plastic to Keep Void in Basement Dry

Electric Conduit Under Radiant Heat Tubing

Basement Floor Before Concrete Pour

Radiant Heat Tubing Installed

Tubing for Radiant Heat Floor

Steel Wires and Rebars Installed

Steel Wires Installed for Concrete Slab

Rebars Installed on Plastic Chairs

Foundation is Drilled and Rebars Installed with Epoxy

Steel Rebars Installed for Structural Floor

Steel Rebars Before Installation

Foam Forms for Structural Floor Sit on Void

Void Installed

Foam Forms Delivered

Great View from 1st Floor - Golf Course and Lookout Mtn

Plywood Installation in Progress

Low VOC Adhesives Used

Joists Braced before Plywood Installed

Elevator Shaft Walls are Framed

Steel Basement Columns Installed

Special Layout to Miss Plumbing

Rollblocks on Top of Steel Beams

Steel Beams Installed on Temp Wood Posts

Load Point Blocks Under Big Windows

Load Point Blocks Under Big Beam

Rimboards Reinforced with 2x6 Blocks

Joists in Hangers are Left Short to Eliminate Squeaks

Floor Ready for Plywood

Dropped Floor for Shower - Ivan's Bath

Ledgers are Protected with Water Proof Membrane

Steel Beams and Partial Joists Staged

Capital Crane Set Up to Boom Beams and Partial Joists

Headers Kept Flush to Outside for Insulation

Walkout Walls Near Completion

Treated Timber Strand Plates are Installed Over Foam

Small Gaps Sealed with Foam

Carlos Applying Spray Foam Before Sill Plates

Steel for Basement Floor Delivered

Chuck Grading Inside Foundation

Window Well and Gas Meter Installed

Radon Outlet

Gravel Type Material Used to Backfill Underground Plumbing

Piers for Rear Deck Formed and Poured

Safety Signs Installed

Gravel for Temp Driveway Delivered

Electric Lateral and Conduit for Phone and TV

Foundation Backfill Nearing Completion

Foam Insulation Complete, Ready for Backfill

Foam Insulation at Walkout Slab Areas

Slab Edge Insulation being Installed

Completed Drain System

Exterior Drain Encased in Gravel

Sump Pit and Future Mechanical Room

Trenches for Drain System

Hold Downs in Place, Per Engineered Plan

Foundation Forms Stripped, Dampproofing Complete

Two Mixers at Concrete Pump Hopper

Foundation Pour in Progress

Bracing at Basement Walls

Anchor Bolts are Installed in Wet Concrete

Front Entry and Garage Walls Bracing in Progress

Bracing at West Foundation Walls

Surveyors Setting Up for Form and Location Verification

Foundation Forms and Bracing Along West Wall Line

Foundation Braces Along Tall Garage Wall

Wall Construction and Basement Pads - View from Northwest

Footings and Pads Striped - Wall Construction Underway

Pump Set for Concrete Pour of Footings - April 14th

Added Rebar at Enlarged Footing

Reinforcing in Place, Per Engineered Plans

Footings at Future Elevator Pit

Soils Engineer Conducting Footing Inspection

Top View - Footings and Pads from Southeast

Footings and Basement Pads Formed - Ready for Rebar

Rebar in Place at Basement-Garage Area

Footings Formed with Rebar at Front Porch Area

Footing Forms at Walkout Area

Footing Forms at Garage Wall

Soils Test Bores to Check for Suitable Materials

Partial Excavation - Wet After Snow Storms

Partial Excavation - Wet After Snow Storms

KDC's Start-Up Team at Pre-Construction Meeting

Empty Lot Along Fossil Trace Golf Course - Silt Fence Installed

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