Here we go again.
On boxing day we started demo of the main level. We have since torn out all the remaining carpet, taken down most of the drywall on the walls and ceiling, and removed the non-structural walls.
Last week we met with out contractor to get the ball rolling to have the two structural walls removed to create an open floor plan on the main level.
We will need 2 steel beams that will run parallel to each other. One of the beams will span from the back of the house to almost near the front, we have been told this will weigh around 750lbs!!! The other steel beam will be parallel to this monster and will open up the kitchen space. This one doesn't HAVE to be steel but since the steel beam is only 8" deep (rather than 12" for an LVL) for an extra $200 I wanted to keep the extra head space.
GET SO EXCITED! I am so excited for the project to really start coming together. I am currently most looking forward to the completion of the structural beam install. I cannot wait to see this house open up. Not loving living in a construction zone, but it means progress and underway and great things are to come.
Will be sharing more pictures and details once more projects get started. Up next, the install of a new hot water tank that will be a power vent type (this will allow us to remove the massive B-vent that runs in the middle of our home). Re-work the ventilation, plumbing and electrical. This is all to repair for the beam.
Lauren xo
On boxing day we started demo of the main level. We have since torn out all the remaining carpet, taken down most of the drywall on the walls and ceiling, and removed the non-structural walls.
Last week we met with out contractor to get the ball rolling to have the two structural walls removed to create an open floor plan on the main level.
We will need 2 steel beams that will run parallel to each other. One of the beams will span from the back of the house to almost near the front, we have been told this will weigh around 750lbs!!! The other steel beam will be parallel to this monster and will open up the kitchen space. This one doesn't HAVE to be steel but since the steel beam is only 8" deep (rather than 12" for an LVL) for an extra $200 I wanted to keep the extra head space.
GET SO EXCITED! I am so excited for the project to really start coming together. I am currently most looking forward to the completion of the structural beam install. I cannot wait to see this house open up. Not loving living in a construction zone, but it means progress and underway and great things are to come.
Will be sharing more pictures and details once more projects get started. Up next, the install of a new hot water tank that will be a power vent type (this will allow us to remove the massive B-vent that runs in the middle of our home). Re-work the ventilation, plumbing and electrical. This is all to repair for the beam.
Lauren xo
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