Wood Window Restoration
There are 2 pair of wood double-hung windows at the second floor, West Elevation. Seven out of eight sash of varying condition were retained. Wood deterioration was stabilized with a wood-epoxy mix. Two coats of oil primer were applied followed
Wood Window Restoration
There are 2 pair of wood double-hung windows at the second floor, West Elevation. Seven out of eight sash of varying condition were retained. Wood deterioration was stabilized with a wood-epoxy mix. Two coats of oil primer were applied followed
Staircase
The challenge associated with the staircase involved mainly how to re-use the original stair stringers (the heavy timbers with a shark-tooth-like pattern cuts in them) and achieve code compliance. In their original 1800s configuration, the stairs landed directly on the
Staircase
The challenge associated with the staircase involved mainly how to re-use the original stair stringers (the heavy timbers with a shark-tooth-like pattern cuts in them) and achieve code compliance. In their original 1800s configuration, the stairs landed directly on the
Storefront – Street Level
Most of the existing storefront framing was eaten by termites. The tile work was in good condition, but would not have lasted long mounted to deteriorated framing. The same was true for the storefront glass: Good shape, but nothing solid
Storefront – Street Level
Most of the existing storefront framing was eaten by termites. The tile work was in good condition, but would not have lasted long mounted to deteriorated framing. The same was true for the storefront glass: Good shape, but nothing solid
Beam Retrofit
The ceiling construction is very similar to that of the floor described above: there are joists spanning from the masonry walls to a beam in the center which is supported by the columns. The original beam was made of five
Beam Retrofit
The ceiling construction is very similar to that of the floor described above: there are joists spanning from the masonry walls to a beam in the center which is supported by the columns. The original beam was made of five
Roof
There are two sections of roof: the upper roof (over the 2nd story apartment) and the lower roof covering the remainder of the building. The second story apartment is approximately 800 square feet (about 1/4 of the total building area).
Roof
There are two sections of roof: the upper roof (over the 2nd story apartment) and the lower roof covering the remainder of the building. The second story apartment is approximately 800 square feet (about 1/4 of the total building area).
Foundation
The original foundation consisted of a series of brick masonry piers spaced evenly down the middle of the building in the crawlspace. They were in excellent condition and hadn’t showed any signs of major settling over the 80+ years they
Foundation
The original foundation consisted of a series of brick masonry piers spaced evenly down the middle of the building in the crawlspace. They were in excellent condition and hadn’t showed any signs of major settling over the 80+ years they
Demolition
Part 1: Demolition At the start of this project, we decided that instead of making small repairs piecemeal, we would focus on addressing the root problems associated with each element of the building’s infrastructure. In most cases, this involved complete
Demolition
Part 1: Demolition At the start of this project, we decided that instead of making small repairs piecemeal, we would focus on addressing the root problems associated with each element of the building’s infrastructure. In most cases, this involved complete
Window Sash Fabrication
Seven of eight original wood double-hung window sash were removed, repaired, and restored to operation. One sash had to be built from scratch. The stiles and rails were made from old Cypress floor joists. The tools involved included: surface planer,
Window Sash Fabrication
Seven of eight original wood double-hung window sash were removed, repaired, and restored to operation. One sash had to be built from scratch. The stiles and rails were made from old Cypress floor joists. The tools involved included: surface planer,
Storefront Painting
The storefront painting project required 5 sections of scaffolding, two weekends, and 5 gallons of “Patience” (SW7555).
Storefront Painting
The storefront painting project required 5 sections of scaffolding, two weekends, and 5 gallons of “Patience” (SW7555).
