Project Summary
We will be completely transforming this basement into an open concept legal suite. Walls will be removed including a main bearing wall. Creating this open concept will require a major steel beam with steel columns.
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JBC is about to start a new project and we are about to DESTROY (demolish) this old kitchen to create something spectacular!
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First day of demolition is going smoothly and even looking pretty clean…that’s how we do it!
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Well the old kitchen is officially gone. Time to start rebuilding this space into something spectacular!
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The destruction continues. The downstairs bathroom is getting ready for a major facelift!
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We’re cutting the concrete slab to make room for the drainage of the new kitchen sink!
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We’re cutting more concrete! This time it is so we can add a footing to support a new steel beam point load.
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In order to accommodate the new design and an added French door we had to relocate the original two windows on the back exterior wall.
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We had to install a 16” thick footing to help support the weight of the steel beam that will be installed in the basement to help create an open concept kitchen living room area.
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To support the beam on the inside of the house we have reinforced the footing and are ready for concrete.
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With the addition of a new bathroom we had to install a new drainage pipe for the plumbing.
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Drainage is installed for the kitchen island sink!
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The concrete for the reinforced footing is done and setting.
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This basement suite will be warm and toasty thanks to this newly installed gas fireplace.
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The main structural steel beam has arrived! We’ll use a 70’ crane to lift the beam and the Genie lifts over the fence, into the backyard. Pretty cool stuff!
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Heads up! Here’s the 70’ crane in action moving our beam from the front of the house to the backyard, where we will use the Genie lifts to roll the beam into place.
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Genie lifts being craned into the backyard.
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A few last minute measurements to ensure the beam is a perfect fit!
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Voila…the beam is in!
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The bathroom plumbing is roughed in.
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The new exterior windows have been installed thanks to our friends @StarlineWindows!
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Concrete poured around the base of the new column to support the steel beam.
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We added ROXUL SAFE insulation in between ceiling joists to help with soundproofing and fire resistance. Let’s not forget this is a basement suite and sound proofing is critical!
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The bathroom is fully insulated and ready for drywall.
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The drywall installation is complete and ready for mud and tape.
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Now that the tape and mud on the walls is done and dry…we’re getting ready for the first coats of paint.
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We’ve started waterproofing the bathroom shower.
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The trim for the windows and door are done and looking good! Next up? First coat of paint for the walls and trim.
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The new exterior stucco is coming along nicely!
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The kitchen cabinets are installed and ready to be measured for countertops.
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The vinyl plank flooring installation is well underway and nearing completion. Nice floors!
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We’re close to completing the shower tile installation…just waiting for the quartz bench and window sill pieces to wrap this baby up!
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The countertop measure in progress.
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The custom fireplace cabinetry is coming to life! We’ll be installing a custom mantle above the fireplace to finish things off.
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The ensuite cabinetry is installed and ready for a countertop.
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We’ve installed custom cabinetry in the laundry room to make this space as functional as possible.
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The Laundry room/bathroom is just about all finished up!
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Ensuite vanity countertop installed! Next up…. custom mirror and surface lights over the vanity!
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Looking good! The kitchen countertops and backsplash are installed!
