The local building inspector approved the footings and we were able to pour the foundation with concrete.  After the concrete set, John D. and Harvey completed the foundation with block, and new pressure treated sills.  When the foundation is completed the temporary beam supports can be removed.

Earl and Jill of Stratford were concerned over an apparent foundation problem to the addition to the rear of their home.  It was discovered that the foundation, which is approximately 40 years old was comprised of cinder blocks stacked on top of a bed of cement.  No footings were used and thus the foundation failed over the years.

The addition is secured by support beams.  This will allow workers to hand dig a new foundation and footing.

Harvey and Bob, two of our lead carpenters, hand dig the new foundation and footing, which is now 36" below grade surface.  When this was completed, the Stratford building inspector approved the footings, which will next be poured.

John is painting the Azek synthetic wood lattice panels. We use two coats of finish paint to produce a quality finish to the surfaces.

Our sunporch addition is nearing completion.  The lattice panels are done and the brick foundation has been completed by our subcontractor.  Painting and the installation of windows will be next.

The fiber cement siding is complete on this addition and we are creating the lower lattice panels.  John, our senior lead carpenter, is creating each panel from Azek cellular PVC synthetic wood.  Each piece is mitered and installed to produce each panel.

John is fitting the mitered pieces of Azek synthetic wood on this lattice panel.  We chose to use this product since it will not crack, warp or rot and is impervious to moisture, salt and insects.

The framing and sheathing is complete on this master bathroom addition.  Harvey, a lead carpenter, is now installing aluminum siding over the entire exterior over top of Tyvek home wrap.  Our goal is to always create an addition that does not look like it was merely added on to the existing home, but was always part of the original home.

The addition is wrapped with Tyvek a high performance protective weather and air infiltration membrane.  John, our senior lead carpenter installs fiber cement siding (see corners), which imitates wooden clapboard, but is impervious to insects.

As a custom home remodeler, our company pays attention to detail.  This photo shows the use of urethane molded millwork for the crown and dentil moldings.  Urethane moldings do not rot or split and are impervious to insect infestation.

Our 3-season sun porch will feature three levels of window/screened areas, a transom upper level, full open area in the middle and lattice area in the lower section.  Azek, a man made composite material is applied to all sides of the window frames then Al, applies caulk to all joints.  This application will ensure years of rot proof construction that is free from insect damage.

Bob is installing the copper flashing to the chimney.  Flashing prevents water from getting into the roof sheathing during rain.  The use of copper for flashing is cosmetic.

The ceiling in this sunroom will have a stained and sealed beadboard.  Al is staining both sides and all edges to obtain a high quality and durable finish.

John is finishing the copper flashing during the application of new shingles.

The three season sunroom has been framed and the roof sheeting installed.  The roof on the existing home was also removed to allow all new shingles to be installed.  A well designed and constructed addition will not look like it was added on, but will appear like it was always there.

John and Harvey are framing the roof on this addition.  This addition will have 2"x10" roof rafters, which will allow R-19 insulation and sloped light fixtures.

The wall sections are now in place and will be squared and leveled.  The architect for this project specified 2"x6" studs for the wall sections.  This allows for a greater "R" value of insulation.

After the completion of the floor framing and installation of the subfloor, John and Al are building the walls to our addition.  The walls are built on the deck then raised into position.