Note: Since completion of the house I have also decided to allow guest bloggers to post articles related to remodeling. This continues the education process.
TIMELINE
Architect Selection - December 2002 through January 2003
Getting a Permit - January 2003 through November 2004
Construction - November 2004 through September 2006
Post Construction - October 2006 through ???
Timber Reused When Possible
Mon, Jan 17 2005 02:45 PM
| Construction, Recycling, Remodel, Rich Wright, Wood timbers
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Trying to Get Ideas in Pasadena
Today we drove around Pasadena to look at various color combinations on Craftsman and Bungalow houses. Click here to see them.
The Steel Beam is Installed
Fri, Jan 14 2005 04:29 PM
| Balcony, Construction, Framing, Remodel
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This beam was put in to support the second floor balcony.
Foundations and Rain
Tue, Jan 11 2005 04:27 PM
| Construction, Demolition, Foundation, Remodel
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The first stretch of dry weather is finally here. The last 2 1/2 weeks have been nothing but rain, about 10 inches worth. The outside trenches have water in them but on the other hand, the demo guys are having a field day. There are now 10 guys working on the site. Five of them are under the house digging a massive trench for the foundation reinforcement. Things should happen quickly now.
Roof Stays Due to Rain
Mon, Dec 27 2004 04:26 PM
| Construction, Remodel
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It started to rain so a last minute decision was made to not remove the roof.
Structural Engineer Needs to Redesign to Save Tree
Thu, Dec 23 2004 04:21 PM
| Construction, engineer, Foundation, Remodel, tree
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Save the Hardwood Floor?
Wed, Dec 22 2004 03:23 PM
| Construction, Demolition, Remodel, Wood Floor
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With all of the cutting away of the floor for the foundation reinforcement and the rain we have been having, today we decided that it is more trouble than it's worth to save the hardwood floor in the living room. This is 2 1/4" quartersawn oak at about $12/sq ft installed. With all of the holes in it, it would be very hard to match new to existing wood without seeing where it was patched. Also, the wood is only 1/2" thick instead of the standard 3/4". This just complicated the problem.
The middle of my living room floor is being cut so the foundation can be reinforced.
Contruction Permit Issued!
Fri, Nov 12 2004 06:15 PM
| Art Jury, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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The Art Jury finally stamped the drawings allowing the City to issue the construction permit.
It only took 22 months and $40,000 just to get to this point! Now let's build it!
It only took 22 months and $40,000 just to get to this point! Now let's build it!
Art Jury Reviews Final Details
Tue, Nov 9 2004 06:12 PM
| Art Jury, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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The Art Jury finally reviewed the final details for a wall cap, roofline, and chimney. That was what they were holding up the permits for. All of these these items are aesthetic and located at the top of the house. None of these items would have impacted the foundation permit.
Structural Plan Check Cleared/Partial Foundation Permit Issued
Wed, Sep 29 2004 06:07 PM
| Art Jury, Building Inspector, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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The structural plan check was cleared today with the City building inspector.
The City also issued us a partial foundation permit. It was partial because the Art Jury wanted to see some aesthetic details before allowing any work on the patio or front porch foundations. Total overkill in my opinion!
The City also issued us a partial foundation permit. It was partial because the Art Jury wanted to see some aesthetic details before allowing any work on the patio or front porch foundations. Total overkill in my opinion!
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