A New Roof

Before the new roof was built, the following tasks needed to be accomplished: 4 layers of existing roofs were removed (1 cedar shake and 3 Asphalt shingle layers); 2existing dormers removed; stair tower with new dormer built on the west side; and new dormer built on the east side of the house. 1st and 2nd photos are existing east side with and without dormer. 3rd and 4th photos are the west side from the inside of the 3rd floor.

Cementing the Pool

Before spraying on the concrete, piping was laid and reinforcing steel was bent around the form. The decking and tile work will be completed in a few weeks. Final coating and filling the pool will be done in the Spring.

Digging the Pool!!!!

It's been a challenge to sequence construction activities so that everything can be accomplished. Once, the new garage is built, it won't be possible to get large equipment into the back yard. Ergo, we have to dig the earth out for the pool, cement will be sprayed onto the bottom/sides this fall. We'll wait till Spring for the application of the final pool lining and filling of water. Soon we'll begin building the new garage. See Tom measuring the depth of the pool at the shallow end to assure that it's 3 1/2 ft deep. The pile of dirt to the left of Tom will be the stairs used to descend into the water....ahhhhhh....Alas, another pile of dirt (whoops; I mean earth) that we need to get rid of!!!!!

Opening Up the Living Room

The house originally had an entry hall and a parlor separated by a wall with pocket doors. As part of the 1980s renovation, the passage way between these two rooms was closed in and the pocket doors were removed and used for scrap. The entry hall had been changed into a bedroom and the parlor was kept as a living room. In order to open these two rooms into one larger living room, Tom had to build temporary supports, remove the existing wall, cut the floor joists, open the floor on the 2nd floor, hoist and insert two large beams into the living room ceiling.

Framing Out The New Extension 2

Here are some photos of the back of the house framed, ready for windows and siding.

Framing Out The New Extension

Can you tell that this will be the new kitchen and 1st floor office? One of the photos show Richard standing in front of the future kitchen sink.....does this foretell anything?