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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 Front Porch Renovation
Project: Remove vinyl siding from porch walls and ceiling in order to install a log corner, log trim at windows, stone, and log siding with chinking. The porch reno is in keeping with the "lodge look" the Owners want to achieve which matches the finished addition (see below) that Stalwood completed several months ago. The porch ceiling will be stained to match the rough cut log siding color. Round log support posts will replace the current white supports and cedar shakes will be installed at the porch gable in another project.
Owner Site Chimney Repair
Project for New Client: Repair leaking chimney. This repair involved applying flashing and counter flashing, caulking where necessary. To apply the flashing required cutting into the brick and installing the flashing behind the brick in order to shed water properly. Also installed new plywood where needed and re-shingle chimney area.
Thanks to these Owners for their patients - the project had to wait until the rain stopped. A special thanks for the help of the Owners' son. He made a two trips into the local hardware for needed supplies and brought shingles up to the roof. He made the project go faster which was really appreciated. The project was finished in one day and just before another rain!
Owner Site Install New Windows
Project for New Client: Remove and install seven new bronze metal windows, repair wood where needed, new exterior trim to match existing, and install metal flashing to match existing.
New window install with "Great Stuff" for insulation. Finished product. Windows are now air tight and will not leak.
Thanks new clients, you were great to work for!
Owner Site Install New Siding, Gutters, Downspouts, Paint
Project for return customers: Remove old board and batten siding, install new gutters and downspouts, and paint new siding. Back of shed with new siding installed. New gutter and downspout.
Finished.
Thanks to the owners - as always it's a pleasure to work for you!
Owner Site Install Porch Over Steps and Miscellaneous Items
These Owners are return customers. Project: Install a porch roof over their entrance steps. To repair deck boards that had problems due to the splash back. Also to enclose the gable at their screened-in porch. Install new drain tile to keep water from the home, install gutters, downspouts, and guards at new porch area.
Before new porch roof was installed.
Replace boards at porch.
Enclosed gable at screened-in porch.
Finish pictures
Thanks Owners for the work!
Owner Site Repair/Maintenance
We, Stalwood Construction, put down plank flooring to match existing, added T&G to an existing bathroom, and installed stack stone around their existing fireplace 2003. This project was to do general maintenance and to investigate cause and repair stain at ceiling beam in the master bedroom.
Stain at master bedroom ceiling and walls. Result of investigation: An old squirrel nest.
Finished product.
Thanks Owners for the work!
Owner Site Repair Damage to Cabin
This home had a tree fall onto their screened-in porch and deck area. Fortunately, there was no structure damage to the core of the home. This home Stalwood Construction built in 2005. Thanks Owners for the work! The repairs went as follows:
Before.
Repairs.
Finishes.
The Owner also had us remove several trees around his home.
Owner Site Stone Work and Flooring
This Owner contracted us to add stone at the foundation of their home, Stone a wall at the basement for a future wood burner, and add wood flooring at the finished basement. Stalwood did a major renovation for these clients in 2010. Thanks, we appreciate the work!
Exterior.
Interior at basement.
Wood flooring pictures to follow.
Owner Site Chimney Repair
Project: Repair leaking chimney. The picture on right shows why the chimney was leaking. The original roofer had installed a piece of flashing on top of the tin roofing where the chimney and roof meets and caulked it. Eventually the caulking dried out and let the rain flow between the ridges of the tin roofing rotting the OSB and siding. Common sense and a knowledge of how and where to use flashing would have prevented this repair. The Fix: The siding and OSB will be replaced and stained to match existing. A new piece of tin and flashing will be installed at the chimney. Also caulking at new siding on chimney will be installed.
Below are pictures of the repairs as they progressed.
Now the owner has a properly flashed chimney with no leaks!
Owner Site Garage Finish & Landscaping
Project: Finish inside of attached garage installing garage slab, two new LVL beams, wiring, garage access door, garage door with opener, trim and siding to match existing house. Landscape to direct water flow away from garage and house. Pave and repair existing driveway. This project is a result of "do-it-yourself-ers" leaving the new owners of this home with many repairs to make their garage and drive usable.
Start: Shooting the grade
to get ready for concrete.
Concrete installed. New electric lines installed.
New LVL installed Insulation and interior siding installed
New access & garage door installed Garage door opener installed
Garage enclosure is finished. We are waiting....and waiting....and waiting....and waiting for the electric company to install new electric lines from power pole to house. When the electric company has completed their job, we can complete the last phase of this project - paving and final grading and landscaping.
Finally!! The new electric lines from pole to house have been installed and the drive paving can start.
Paving started the next day after the electric was finished. Paving by Shannon Jones (Hank Jones Paving in Blairsville, GA. They did a great job!
Finish pictures
Thanks Owners! You were great to work for!
Owner Site Kitchen Remodel & Chimney Repair
Project: Remove partial wall, remove old refrigerator and install new. Move and reinstall electric outlets and switches. Add plumbing at refrigerator, make and install cabinets above refrigerator. Install new T&G walls and plank floor to match existing. Install ceiling fan at back porch with new electrical switches.
Before picture at kitchen.
Let the demolition begin!
Putting it all back together.
New refrigerator area and new cabinets New ceiling fan at back porch
Finished kitchen, and it was a fun project, the kitchen looks bigger!
Chimney Repair: In the eighteen years we have been building and renovating in this area, chimney problems, leaking roofs, and bad ventilation are the main cause for most repairs. This chimney repair could have been prevented if the original builder had installed flashing and beveled the chimney corners for water shedding. The following pictures are a good illustration of what happens when a chimney sets on a deck with out flashing and improper joints at corners.
Before repair. Water damage, rotting wood with insect infestation.
The clean up and repair. Flashing! In most circumstances, the chimney should not set on the deck, it's a guarantee for water leakage. We supported the chimney under the deck before installing the flashing..
Finish picture of restored chimney. Now the chimney surround will shed the water down through the deck instead of water setting on the deck which caused a wet environment for decaying wood and insects. Also installing beveled wood corners instead of butt joints will keep the water from running into the backer boards.
Owner Site Addition (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 and digging footers complete
Concrete footers poured
Block foundation and drain tile finished
Backfill completed
Deck almost finished
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 and concrete shower pan under construction
Rubber membrane at shower installed. Pebbles to protect weep holes from concrete
Cement board at shower finished and 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
Floor finish
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
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
This week new wiring and plumbing installed. Also wood flooring started.
Sunroom tile installed. Sunroom leads through french doors to deck and stairs.
Upstairs bath has been remodeled. Bath tile surround is installed.
Deck stairs from sunroom are finished.
The interior finish of the sun room is finished - just in time to rescue plants from the cold weather to come.
Interior finish of one of two skylights in the sunroom
Phase 2 has been completed! Phase 3 is underway.
Phase 3
Project: Kitchen Addition/Remodel. This project will add an 8 x 32 foot new space making the total kitchen footage 460 square feet. An eat-at island with a prep sink will be installed, all new cupboards, stove with large range hood, dishwasher, pantry, and countertops. The kitchen is spacious enough to accommodate a large dinning table and chairs for family and friends to gather. An 8 x 8 foot laundry room off the kitchen is in the new plan too. An exterior door will be added at the laundry room to allow it to double as a mud room.
The front porch has already been removed. The footers for the new kitchen addition will be dug today, then tomorrow the footers with rebar will be poured.
Footers are poured and ready for block
Block at foundation is finished
Framing for new kitchen addition has started
Overview of new kitchen space
Framing for new front entryway is started
Below the new bay window is installed in the dining room area.
Close up view of new bay window and framing.
Planter window at kitchen area has been installed.
Over view of Phase 3 kitchen/dining/laundry/pantry addition
Below, exterior siding is completed.
View of kitchen planter window
After a major snow storm
Below, roof to wall venting installed to ensure good air circulation between roof & walls at new Phase 3 addition. Reused siding where possible.
Interior plumbing, electric and insulation finished
New entrance door, T&G at ceiling, and maple flooring installed
Floors have first coat of poly. Large bow window at kitchen dinning area.
Light fixture at main entryway Light fixture at laundry
Cabinets and range hood are being installed. Gutters and downspouts installed
Center island is being installed
More cabinets and appliances installed as well as under cabinet lighting
Handrail at front entrance installed
Kitchen Finishes: Large center island with sink, many cabinets, new appliances, prep sink, wood and tile walls, maple flooring, and bay window at dining area.
Laundry room with large sink, lots of storage, and counter tops.
Basement finishes with new cabinets, counter tops, wood walls and ceilings, flooring, electrical, and plumbing.
Owner Site Addition & Remodel
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
New exterior French door w/mini blinds. Paint w/texture
Second coat of poly & new exterior French doors. Pocket doors @ new addition
Exterior screen door trim paint Exterior french door paint
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
Pocket 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
OWNER SITE ADDITION & Renovation
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. This is a hybrid addition which was conventionally built with studs, insulation, drywall/T&G, hand-finished with flat log siding and full dovetail corners, and timber roof components.
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 handcrafted dovetail corners and flat log siding look 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
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 and 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.