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| Framing begins on March 24 |
The week of March 24th was spent mostly with framing work and installation of the roof.
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| Framing for the fireplace |
Framing for the fireplace was completed on Monday, as was the closet at the opposite end of
the room.
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| View showing the kneewall |
The plastic barrier keeps the cold and dirt from the house while work continues in the addition.
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| The outside exhaust installed |
After the outside exhaust is put in place, the fireplace is pushed into place and connected to the
exhaust.
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| Siding being installed |
Installation of siding by Bowman & Sons began on Monday, April 14.
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| Dropping gas line from overhead to fireplace |
The gas line was pulled through the ceiling area from the gas meter outside to the fireplace... about 50
feet overall.
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| Looking back toward the kitchen area |
By Thursday, April 17, the drywall was up, and it was time to put the metal strips
around the corners.
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| Donnie McCurdy completes the roof |
The shingles arrived on Monday, March 31 and roofing was completed in a couple of days.
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| Rear view of the house |
The rear view of the house shows how the addition blends into the roof of the original structure.
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| Rearview of the new addition |
This is the closer view of the new addition. Installation of the siding is expected to begin
the week of April 14.
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| Pushing fireplace into place |
The fireplace is pushed into place by workers from the Fireplace Shop and then secured to the wall
frame.
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| Most of the siding installed |
They finished the soffit on Tuesday.
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| Ceiling insulation being tacked into place |
R-30 insulation went into the ceiling, followed by R-19 in the walls.
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| Kevin McCurdy applies mud |
Applying mud to the drywall began on Friday. It will dry over the weekend before the final
coat is applied.
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| Plastic going up between rooms |
A plastic barrier goes up so workers can begin tearing out the back wall that will open into
the new room.
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| Jacks holding up the ceiling |
Jacks were placed in the current family room to hold up the ceiling, enabling the demolition
of the outside wall.
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| Hole in wall for fireplace exhaust |
A hole is cut through the wall for the fireplace exhaust. No chimney is needed for these
gas fireplaces.
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| Fireplace installed |
The fireplace has been secured to the wall frame. Next will come installation of the gas pipe
and thermostat.
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| Rearview with siding completed |
The house appears to be nearly completed with the siding in place.
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| Ceiling drywall goes up |
Sometimes it took four workers to hold the drywall into place.
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| Reaching for the top |
Three McCurdy workers toiled all day putting on the mud. They will continue the process on Monday.
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