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Glass railing panels being installed
Finished deck beams and posts
Horizontal steel beams are wrapped
Existing window trim is painted
T&G above deck
T&G above deck
Horizontal steel beams are plated
Stucco work in progress
Stucco wire
Finished railing posts
EPDM decks are protected
Stained kitchen window and beam
Floor sanding
Foam insulation on dormer was covered with OSB
Z flashing with 1x4 backing
Fascias were prefinished
EPDM deck
Foam insulation on dormer was sealed
Beam post epoxy connections
Beam post epoxy connections
Interior doors were replaced
Hardwood floor install
Hardwood floor install in progress
Basement bath fan flue
Steel wrap post is clamped
Steel wrap wood is glued
Beautiful material for wrapping steel
Drywall is taped
Drywall on master bedroom walls
Drywall on master bedroom walls
Drywall is hung in kitchen
Plastic barriers used throughout the house for protection
Hardwood floor material is protected
Floors were protected
Protection of cabinets
Fireplace flue vent was relocated from valley
Fireplace flue ceiling penetration
Deck roof insulation
Deck roof can lights
Insulation at master bedroom ceiling
Kitchen wall new insulation
Kitchen wall existing insulation removed
Existing poor insulation at kitchen wall to be replaced
Kitchen wall stucco demo
Railing posts are 6x6
Railing posts attachment
Railing posts are installed over Vycor
Railing posts - notches are cut
New foam insulation at bath dormer
Existing poor insulation at bath dormer to be replaced
Insect screen behind roof soffits
Deck perimeter beams are protected with Vycor
Flashing between fascia and window trim
Metal for recycling
Office window with new trim
West deck gable
Soffit between deck and house is framed
Holes above old fireplace are closed
Beam wrap - glue is applied to wood
Beam wrap - glue has been spread out
Beam wrap - side pieces are clamped
Beam wrap - glue is applied to steel
Last full post and short beam are in place
Beam wrap - bottom piece clamped for adhesion
Kitchen bay windows are trimmed
Roof overframe
Roof overframe
Roof overframe
Railing post stiffeners
Railing post stiffeners
Roof overframe
Roof overframe
Roof overframe
Roof overframe
Old fireplace flue removed
Roof prepared with new dry-in material
Old roof shingles were removed
Roof overhang framing
Roof overhang framing
Roof framing
Roof framing
Roof framing
Rafters are bolted to gluelam beams
Rafters are bolted to gluelam beams
Roof overhang framing
Underside of rafter roof
Roof overhang framing
Carlos installing 12 inch rafter screws
Upper deck posts installed on Vycor
Underside of rafter roof
Treated plates on top of steel
Spacers on old deck struts
Roof framing
Roof framing
Roof framing
Posts were bolted with 16 inch screws
Post and beam connection
Material is covered and protected
Plates on steel were glued and nailed
Roof rafters are cut
Kitchen bay window is framed
Opening for dormer to be built
Hidden hanger connection
Gluelam beams are bolted to sadles
Cupola window was replaced
Deck roof 8x8 posts are installed
Carlos installing 16 inch screws
Tight beam and post connections
Beam connections are bolted
Beam connections - holes will be plugged
Beam connections - old fashioned, but good
Drywall at fireplace was removed for additional electrical and fireplace work
Roof beams installed
Roof beams lifted by crane
Beam slots for hidden hanger connection
Beam connections are pre cut
Deck ledger flashing over Vycor for moisture control
Deck ledgers are covered with Vycor for moisture control
Deck tie on outside of house
Deck ties on inside house ceiling
Master bedroom can lights
Side window in new kitchen bay window
New can lights in kitchen ceiling
Drywall removed, hole covered
Drywall in bedroom was removed for deck tie
Old cold air return was hidden and blocked behind drywall & insulation
Drywall in hallway was removed for HVAC requirements & inspections
Deck joists are braced to stay straight
Post base with SDS screws
Post beam connection
Joist will dry before hanger install
Deck joists are installed 12 inch oc
Joists are nailed for stronger connection
Deck parallam beams were installed
Deck parallam beams were installed
Wiring in master bedroom ceiling
Wiring in master bedroom
Wiring in master bedroom southwest corner
Unpainted welds for inspection
Concrete is protected during painting
Steel was primed with 2 coats
Steel was primed and painted
Welds inside hangers were painted
Kitchen bay window corners are pre-insulated
Steel was cleaned with gas, pinesol and acetone
Old window was replaced with a new smaller one
Kitchen bay window is being framed
Entry deck is framed and covered
All decks are framed with joists 12 inch oc
Old windows were removed 1
First deck posts are erected
Old carpet was removed
Soffits below floor were blocked for insulation
Carlos re-nailed the entire master floor
Hump in floor repaired
Hump in floor had to be fixed
Trim installed around new windows
Second Vycor flashing over window flanges
Windows are foamed to prevent air infilteration
Windows in master bedroom
Master bedroom windows are installed
Rafters in master bedroom
Temp wall to protect kitchen
Window opening flashed with Vycor prior to installation
Kitchen wall is open for new bay window
South of house under construction
Metal saved for recycling
New dormer is finished
New dormer is finished
New roof soffits
New roof soffits
New ledger was retrofitted to existing stucco
East deck new framing
North deck new framing
Deck multiple beams bolted together
New ledger for west deck
Roof was cut for new deck steel column
Deck piers are backfilled
Very nice welding work
Steel frame for new deck addition being erected
New windows delivered
New deck material stacked for climate acclimation
New deck material delivered
New deck beams delivered
Kitchen wall demo and protection
Demo in garage for wire relocation
Deck beam connections per engineer
Deck piers placed
Concrete deck piers being placed
Deck pads were placed
Deck pads concrete placement
Concrete pumping for deck pads
Vycor and flashing behind new ledgers
Fantastic view from roof top
New master bedroom roof dry-in
New master bedroom roof dry-in
New master bedroom roof connection
New deck - pads formed
New deck - excavation for footings
New deck - excavation for footings
Bathroom tiles are removed
Bathroom tiles are removed
Bathroom tiles before demo
New master bedroom framing
New master bedroom framing
New master bedroom framing
Master bedroom dormer removed & protected
Demo of master bedroom
Demo of master bedroom
Demo of master bedroom
Demo of master bedroom
Stairs & railings are protected
Stairs & walls protected
Bookcases are protected
Old decking was recycled
Existing west deck was completely removed
Decking was removed
Old deck had leaks to inside of the stucco
Old deck did not have ledgers
Decking was removed
Upper siding was removed
Siding from lower walls was removed
Stucco had to be removed to install new flashings
South deck before demo
Rusted roof flashings
Upper siding and roof before demo
House from west before demo started
North deck railings were removed
Original south deck before demo
Doors were blocked before deck demo for safety
Existing north elevation
Existing east elevation