Ash Street

A year or so after completing the home, the owners asked that we finish the basement for them.  Check out the photos under Remodeling - Ash Street Basement Finish.

Front Elevation Front Elevation
Front Overall Front Overall
Front Porch Front Porch
Back Back
Patio Patio
Garage Garage
Entry Entry
Living room Living room
Family Room Family Room
Dining Room Dining Room
Master Bedroom Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom Master Bathroom
Sauna Sauna
Sunroom Sunroom

Under Construction

Patio brick fireplace Patio brick fireplace
Patio ceiling fan Patio ceiling fan
Fireplace trim Fireplace trim
Door hardware Door hardware
Hanging rack above kitchen island Hanging rack above kitchen island
Raked porch t&g soffit Raked porch t&g soffit
Flat porch t&g soffit Flat porch t&g soffit
Attic access is insulated Attic access is insulated
Attic is insulated with cellulose to R-50 value Attic is insulated with cellulose to R-50 value
Master bedroom ceiling with dark trim Master bedroom ceiling with dark trim
Finished interior doors Finished interior doors
Patio doors stained Patio doors stained
Granite tiles in hallway bathroom Granite tiles in hallway bathroom
Cherry t&g ceiling in master bedroom Cherry t&g ceiling in master bedroom
Interior of sauna Interior of sauna
Reclaimed Old Growth Mountain Oak flooring Reclaimed Old Growth Mountain Oak flooring
Double paper and lath installed Double paper and lath installed
Reclaimed beams will be used for mantel pieces Reclaimed beams will be used for mantel pieces
Windows are protected from drywall texture spray Windows are protected from drywall texture spray
Drywall on ceiling in exercise room Drywall on ceiling in exercise room
Some interior walls are sound insulated Some interior walls are sound insulated
Foam insulation on rim board for air filtration control Foam insulation on rim board for air filtration control
Walls are insulated with blown fiberglass Walls are insulated with blown fiberglass
Walls next to attic are insulated Walls next to attic are insulated
Windows are foamed to framing for air infiltration control Windows are foamed to framing for air infiltration control
Wire and pipe openings are foamed for air infiltration control Wire and pipe openings are foamed for air infiltration control
Heat registers are protected from dust Heat registers are protected from dust
Bottom of box columns in double Vycor Bottom of box columns in double Vycor
Second layer of Vycor over basement window flanges Second layer of Vycor over basement window flanges
Blocks for soffits 12 inch O.C. for added strength & durability Blocks for soffits 12 inch O.C. for added strength & durability
OSB behind fireplace open for insulation OSB behind fireplace open for insulation
Garage doors are insulated for better climate control Garage doors are insulated for better climate control
The blue QuickFlash provide a better moisture barrier The blue QuickFlash provide a better moisture barrier
Insulated fresh air duct Insulated fresh air duct
Ductworks are sealed with mastic for better airflow Ductworks are sealed with mastic for better airflow
High efficiency furnace for reduced energy consumption High efficiency furnace for reduced energy consumption
Ice & Water shield in valleys Ice & Water shield in valleys
Master tub deck with OSB thermal barrier for insulation Master tub deck with OSB thermal barrier for insulation
Exteriors are built to allow for more insulation Exteriors are built to allow for more insulation
Double row of sealant at patio door to protect against water intrusion Double row of sealant at patio door to protect against water intrusion
HVAC boots on trunk line properly sealed more efficient airflow HVAC boots on trunk line properly sealed more efficient airflow
HVAC boots properly sealed to subfloor for a tighter system HVAC boots properly sealed to subfloor for a tighter system
Vycor & green corners used to prevent moisture intrustion Vycor & green corners used to prevent moisture intrustion
Concrete stamping completed Concrete stamping completed
Roof truss being lowered into position Roof truss being lowered into position
Foam is applied on subfloor for better air infiltration control Foam is applied on subfloor for better air infiltration control
We use plywood not OSB for a higher quality subfloor We use plywood not OSB for a higher quality subfloor
We foam gap behind LVL ledgers for tighter air infiltration control We foam gap behind LVL ledgers for tighter air infiltration control
We brace joists straight before plywood install We brace joists straight before plywood install
Treated LSL plates over spray foam Treated LSL plates over spray foam
Sill plates set in expandable spray foam for air infilteration control Sill plates set in expandable spray foam for air infilteration control
Vycor flashing on backside of LVL ledgers Vycor flashing on backside of LVL ledgers
Concrete being poured & finished for structural floor Concrete being poured & finished for structural floor
Steel floor in basement ready for concrete pour Steel floor in basement ready for concrete pour
Steel decking being placed over structural steel beams Steel decking being placed over structural steel beams
Steel beams being prepared for installation Steel beams being prepared for installation
Rebar inside form & walls braced Rebar inside form & walls braced
Foundation formed & ready for pour Foundation formed & ready for pour
Other items are sorted for recycling Other items are sorted for recycling
Concrete is separated for recycling Concrete is separated for recycling
Trees are protected Trees are protected
Demolition of existing house Demolition of existing house