Mechanicals, Stone, Etc.

I haven't posted for some time - here's an update on this project. Since last post, all interior framing was completed and the roofing was installed. We've also completed all mechanical work at the addition, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. In addition, we removed all the old existing galvanized supply pipes in the existing house, replaced with all new copper. The water service upgrade to the street was also completed. The old 3/4" supply pipe to the house was removed and replaced with a new 1 1/2" pipe.

We've also completed the stone work at the front porch and the chimney. Next, our framing crew will be back to frame the front porch. We're also going to start installing exterior soffits, fascia, and trim in the next few days.

We've had a delay with our window order, so we're waiting for the windows to arrive so we can install them and move into the finish portion of the interior. Until the windows get installed, we'll hold off on drywall and siding. We're still targeting an end-of-October completion date.

Posted here are a few pictures of some of the progress.

Walls & Roof

The walls and most of the roof were framed over the past two days. We're expecting rain tomorrow, so the crew will be back Thursday to finish the roof framing and sheathing.

Roof comes off, floor deck installed

Here the roof is removed and the second floor deck and temporary stairs are being installed. We're using engineered floor joists with the floor deck cantilevered at the front and the back of the house.

The Beginning

We're tracking the construction of a second story addition to a 1940's brick ranch in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The existing home is only two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the family of four needs more space! The addition will be approximately 1200 square feet and will include four bedrooms and two bathrooms. We'll also be remodeling a portion of the first floor where the new staircase will go, and we'll be replacing all the windows. This project was designed by a local architect that the homeowners hired. Posted here are pictures of the existing house, front and rear.