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This Stalwood Web Page allows the Owner to follow the progress of their new home or addition/renovation as Stalwood Construction is building it.   We will send you weekly updates with pictures via email too.  Owners can email us at stalwood@tds.net with any questions.

                                    Owner Site Addition 1 (Phase 1)

Project Remodel/Addition:  Before project can be started a large tree is removed.  Phase I consists of adding to existing bedroom and bath.  New vanities, sink tops, faucets, shower, closets, electrical, plumbing, and large windows will be installed.  All wood ceilings, walls, and floors will be the interior finishes to match the existing home.  This addition will create more space for the Owners' and the new large windows will maximize the view of their beautiful property.

Before Picture

               Tree Removal                                        Digging footers

  

                                            Getting ready for concrete

  

                                          Concrete footer poured

  

Block foundation finished                             Drain tile

  

                                                Backfill completed

  

                                                  Deck almost finished                               

    Footer for above 6x6 support post            Exterior walls front view   

       Exterior walls back view    New 6x6 support posts to accommodate new space

  

                                Load bearing beams installed

  

House wrap and windows installed             Opening to bring tub in

  

                                           Plumbing has been re-routed

  

Joist hanger and interior walls framed          New doorway framed for pocket door

  

                  Insulation installed

  

            Fan installed at new bath                          Frame for pocket door

  

Insulation between existing and new addition         T&G at walls and ceiling

  

                              Windows installed at new expanded bedroom

  

                      Shows where new meets existing bedroom and maple flooring

 

              New area shows beams and exposed joists to match existing

  

         New addition exterior view

  

 Vanity shell at shower area                          Tub area - getting ready to tile

  

    Tile floor at tub area                                Tile floor at shower area

 

    Tile apron at tub started                        Concrete shower pan under construction

 

Rubber membrane at shower installed.   Pebbles to protect weep holes from concrete

 

    Cement board at shower on                    Tile at tub area almost finished

 

        Green accent tiles will compliment the sink tops

               Tile at tub area finish.                      Spa faucet is set and working.

 

      Shower faucets set and working.          Tile at shower area is almost finished. 

 

                 Vanity at bath tub area is complete except for cabinet hardware

             Vanity at shower area is complete except for cabinet hardware

Maple flooring has been prepared for the first coat of polyurethane

                    First coat of poly applied

                    Floor finish at second coat of polyurethane

                                        Phase 2

Project:  Addition/Remodel.  This project will add 8 feet to the living room by enclosing the existing deck.  The new living room will be 20 x 24 feet.  The existing porch roof will be re-shingled and two sky lites and roof to wall venting will be added.  The new living room space will have large windows and a 6 foot sliding exterior door.  The new living room will have plenty of natural light because of the solid glass wall and two sky lites.  The 6 foot sliding door will lead to an exterior stair case for the owners to access their hot tub and the ground below.  A new 10 x 14 foot deck will be installed for outdoor viewing of the beautiful grounds, pond, and the abundant wildlife that exists in this idyllic setting.  The interior finishes will be wood ceilings and walls.  The flooring is not yet determined....keep watching to see what the owners decide!

The before pictures.  The 6x6 posts and footers have already been installed.

The new shingles are being installed as well as the sky lights with flashing.  We had a heavy rain after the sky lites were installed and had no leaks.

  

Installation of the new roof and sky lites are completed

Sky lite mission accomplished!  and onto next mission........installing living room glass wall and 6 foot sliding door.

A close up of the preparation of the metal wall to roof vent.  It will be installed between the felt paper and the 2 x 4 below the insulation.  This allows for good air circulation between roof and walls and keeps condensation from building up and dripping or staining the ceilings and walls.

Installation of the wall to roof vent is completed

View of the roof to wall vent and the two sky lites at new living room space

Exterior view of new living room renovation with glass wall

Glass wall at interior of living room renovation

Six foot sliding door at interior leading to new deck and exterior stair case

More pictures as project progresses.

                                    Owner Site Addition 2 

Project:   Remove existing flat drywall ceiling at living room to accommodate new T&G cathedral ceiling.  Remove popcorn from kitchen ceiling and hallway to accommodate new T&G ceilings.   Shore up rafters and install 6 x 6 beams - one at main ridge and one at kitchen area.  Remove carpet and vinyl to accommodate new T&G flooring at living room, kitchen and hallway.  Install new French door at living room. 

Before Pictures

 

 

Demolition starts

 

 

New beams installed and new framing started

 

 

Putting it all together per plans and specs.  Beams & T& G at living room and kitchen

 

                Canned lighting installed and T&G ceilings installed.

 

New exterior French door w/mini blinds.        Paint w/texture

  

Trim at cathedral and hallway areas.

  

Flooring being installed at living room          Flooring installed at kitchen

 

Flooring installed at hallway                          Flooring at new French doors

 

Second coat of poly & new exterior French doors.   Pocket doors @ new addition

 

Exterior screen door trim paint                            Exterior french door paint

 

                         Floor outlet and third coat of poly on floors

 

Exterior Finishes:      New shutters and exterior paint at new addition

            Lattice painted and installed at new screened - in porch.

   

                                       Owner Site Addition 3

Project:  Enclose existing porch, add new entry, and add to existing back deck.

Project Deadline:  Owners need to use new space by Thanksgiving.

Framing starts.   Project below is finished and owners have moved in!

Plywood added at exterior walls.

New entry way

Ceiling rafters furred down to accommodate R-19 insulation.  This is a necessary step in order to avoid compressing the insulation and to achieve a good air flow.  Without the air flow, the insulation becomes moisture laden and is ineffective.

Holes are drilled in rafters for venting to ensure good air flow.

Vent holes with screens installed for moisture control.

Back deck addition

9/16 - Windows still have not come in, so we are currently insulating, wiring and staining.

 

Back to the paint store, new stain is too light.

New paint blend matches existing.

Front view of siding.

Existing exterior door installed at new addition entryway.

Windows have arrived!!  And are installed.  Below, ceiling and sidewalls have been started.

 

T&G walls and existing exterior door installed.  Back deck extension and new railing.

 

Outlet installed at existing cabinet.                Ceiling finish

 

1 x 12 plank flooring down.  Sanding and  poly next.

 

Wood door cover over electrical panel    TV & DVD shelving above movable heater

 

Project is finished.  Owners were able to move into their new space in time for Thanksgiving guests. 

 

 An add to project:  Install light and electrical at hot tub area

 

                            OWNER SITE ADDITION 4

Project:  Add a 14' x 14' sun room, a 11' x 16' dining room, a 16' x 16' screened in porch, and a 16' x 10' covered grill deck.  Install dog kennel.

Breaking ground and foundation.

Exterior walls started at bay window area

Framing for screened porch

Bay window framing and dry in

Overall framing

Interior beam at dining area

Roofing system

Tin roof started

Insulation installed R-19 with air shoots and venting

Siding to match existing

Interior:  Fireplace with stone

Dining room

Pocket doors between existing kitchen and new dining room

French doors between existing living and sun room

Cabinets by Stalwood Cabinet Company

Finished.  Owners have moved into their new spaces and love the new addition!

Fireplace

Add to Project:  Drain tile before dog kennel installation

Dog kennel

 

             OWNER SITE ADDITION & Renovation 5

Project:  Add a total of 420 square feet.  Three hundred feet of master suite with bath, and 120 feet of foyer and dining area.  New entryway and deck.  Remodel existing bathroom.

Before construction could begin, tree limbs needed to be removed.

 

Breaking ground and foundation.

 

Deck started.

 

Walls raised

 

Beam raised at master suite

 

Wall raising at foyer

 

Roof system and installation of a rubber guard between gables

 

Tin roof installed.  The Lull lift does double duty, a work table and material lifter.

 

Inside renovation begins with sheeting installed to protect other rooms from dust.

 

Interior finishes.  Owners want to move in before winter cold sets in.  Mission accomplished!  Foyer accommodated a 10 foot Christmas tree.

Exterior Finishes.  Major set back.  Owner's favorite tree.  A storm broke a limb off.  Luckily no one or nothing was damaged.  Removal of tree's limbs away from the house was necessary.

 

The wood siding looks like real logs

Cedar shakes installed at gable

                                            Exterior Finish

Bathroom renovation begins.  Removal of everything except the vanity.  Rearranging the shower and stool made room for a new closet.  Taking out the existing small closet and cutting in a doorway provided an easy entrance into the second bedroom.  Also installed was a new, larger closet in the second bedroom.

 

Putting the bathroom back together:  The toilet was moved and new closet installed

 

New handicap shower installed and new bath vanity sink top and faucet installed

 

New closet at 2nd bedroom                New entrance door in 2nd bedroom to bath

 

Bathroom renovation project is finished and owners have moved into the new spaces

                     OWNER SITE BUILD NEW HOME 6

Project:  Build a 2,300 square foot home.  Two story, 2/2, 2 decks, one screened porch, and garage.  This project is finished but we have left it on the Owner Site page because it was a complicated and unique home.  A thank you to the owner's for having faith in our company to get the job done and get it done right.

Grading work completed and foundation begins.  A styrofoam foundation with concrete filled block was chosen.

 

Crawl space floor poured

 

Deck started

 

Wall framing.

 

Dry in and roof system

 

Tin at roof and chimney. 

Siding

 

Fireplace install.  Fireplace is a two way from living room to master bedroom.  Stonework by Stalwood Construction

 

Drywall being installed.  Crow's nest is at right.

 

Kitchen Finishes.  Cabinets by Stalwood Cabinet Company

 

 

Finishes

 

Built in cabinets

 

Exterior Finish

 

We would like the opportunity to work for you.  Stalwood Construction builds new homes, major and small additions and renovations, carports, home repairs and more.  We draw complete house plans including elevations and electrical schematics.  We are not "certified architects", but our drawings are engineered and pass building codes.  Stalwood Construction also does home/cabin repair and maintenance.  We have a good reputation for doing quality work.  No job is too small.