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Rebuilding
existing
porch
and
converting
it to 4
season
sunroom
that
serves
as an
office
for the
owners
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View of one
of the
interior
walls with
existing
floor and
ceiling |
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First
surprise
discovery.
The
extensive
termite
damage
at
perimeter
shows
signs of
previous
repair
work
that was
unfortunately
inadequate
and will
require
more
replacement
and
reinforcement
work. 3
new
footings
are added
to
support
the new
structure
and
carry
additional
load on
bearing
walls.
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Raising the
existing
floor level
and getting
rid of a
step down at
the entrance
door |
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New floor
joists being
added to the
existing
floor
joists. |
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The joists
in the
ceiling will
be taken out
to allow
more room
and bring
more light
through new
skylight |
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The
new, "open
design",
calls for
installation
of
structural
beam where 2
roof planes
meet at
peak. The
beam is
supported by
one of 2
posts |
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The load is
carried to
the new
footing via
other post
situated in
between
window units |
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The existing
joists are
being
enlarged so
that more
insulation
can be
fitted into
joist bays.
Molded rigid
board
insulated
panels will
be installed
on the roof
decking
first to
allow
ventilation |
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The existing
roof rafters
and posts
attached to
the house
will be
bolted to
add rigidity
to the
structure |
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The new
windows will
only be as
good and
leak-proof
as the
flashing
detail being
installed |
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Ceiling
joists
finally gone
giving way
to cathedral
ceiling |
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Old
siding
is
replaced
with the
new
fiber
cement
shakes.
New trim
and
paneling
is
cellular
pvc
"lumber".
Dry rot
and
termite
infestation
will be
kept at
bay. The
new
windows
are
aluminum
clad on
outside.
The end
result-low/no
maintenance
of
exterior
surfaces
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New bay
window will
bring more
light in the
back of
house.
Extensive
repair to
the existing
slate roof
will be
unavoidable |
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Lack of
soffits/overhangs
necessitated
the use
of vented
flashing along
gutters that
allowed
intake
ventilation.
The peak
of the
roof
received
new
ridge
vent to
ventilate
the roof
planes
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Fall season
in
Washington,
DC in full
swing. |
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View of
the back
of the
house.
PVC
lumber
in its
full
glory
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The new,
French
style,
door
leading
to new
sunroom
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White
oak
floor
with
wooden
register
matches
the
existing
floor in
the
adjacent
room.
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New
built-ins
on each
side of
the
window
facing
the back
of house
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Last
detail.
Ceiling
fan and
view of
nature
through
the
skylight.
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