| The Daly Chronicle: Addition |
| = D & J Construction = |
| On this job in Lebanon, NJ., D & J Construction was hired as the General Contractor to add a seven hundred square foot addition. This included, a dining area, bedroom and a bathroom. We also took apart the old deck, enlarged and rebuilt it. As the job progressed, the Owners Ira & Trisha Daly added on a complete residing job. This job went without a hitch....except for the one pulling out the tree stump that was bigger than my pickup bed. It took a full day to get this tree stump out and disposed of. But once done, we were ready to mark out for the new crawlspace. Enjoy the pictures. |
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| It took only a few days to get the site ready for the crawlspace. During this process, we had to re-route the septic line, and install a new line to the tank. The footing was formed and poured, stone installed, and the block work was started. During this time, I wanted to keep the excavated dirt dry, so that it didn't become a mud hole, and it didn't. The reason for this was that the septic, which took up a good portion of the back yard, was only fifteen feet away from the addition. And if it got muddy, it could compromise the integrity of the system, and I really wasn't about to replace their septic system. Below you'll see the block going in, and the backfilling of the crawlspace. |
| It's been two weeks now, and we are putting on the deck for the addition. Prior to starting this process, a lot of measurements had to be considered. The final height of the block work had to be perfect so when the finished floor goes in, it matches up with the existing finished floor. By the end of the following day, we had the majority of the addition framed. As a convenience to the Owners, we plan to do most of the work from the outside, without breaking into the wall that will become the access to the addition. In two days, we were putting on the sheathing. Now we are ready to install the windows and doors, and it's time for the rough plumbing and electric to start. |
| To the right is a picture of my tool trailer. We had just hung the new D & J Construction sign on it. This trailer houses most of the tools needed to complete the job. Now that the sheathing is done, we have installed the "Anderson" windows and doors. On the center right picture you see that next to the sliding patio door is a full size fixed window. This was not on the print, but as we were starting the siding, the Owner called me and asked how impossible would it be to add this window. Knowing that it's usually a week turnaround, I told him it was pretty impossible, but I would call around. I found one in stock......in Pennsylvania, so off I drove, and by the end of that day the window was installed. Now we can continue with the vinyl siding. The roof is also going on, and all of this is important so we can make the addition weather tight. |
| Part of this job was to strip the existing deck, extend it eight feet over to meet the new addition. We had to add to the frame work, and repair some rotted or broken joists. We installed "Timber Tech" composite decking, and railings. |
| Now that the outside of the house is finished, we can start the finishing process on the inside. The lot was graded, seeded, and hayed. It only took three days for the grass to start growing. |
| We installed the hardwood floors after the Sheetrock, to keep them from getting damaged. This is the third coat of Spackle, and we are almost ready to prime the walls. On one of the pictures I caught the elusive Owner Ira Daly peeking into the area to see our progress for the day. We kept the addition separated from the existing house until the last minute. |
| Now for the finishing touches. The hardwood floors went in, the we painted the walls and ceiling. And that's when all the imperfections of the Spackle show up, so the touch ups begin. All of the trim is now being installed. |
| The bathroom floor was a slate, so care had to be taken in laying it down, as the tiles weren't consistent. After the grout, then setting the toilet, vanity, and shower was next. The trim was installed, and now it's ready for........ |
| With all of the doors installed, all of the walls painted, trim installed and painted, it's now time to sand and finish the oak floors. They really came out beautiful. The pass through opening into the kitchen was actually a window in the exterior of the house. So, that's the scoop on the Daly Addition. These people were Great to work with, and I felt like family by the time the job was finished. It's always hard to say goodbye, and move on. But I must...... There's a sun room waiting to be built... |