Up on the Roof

While I am busy selecting the color of the asphalt shingles, the crew is busy weatherproofing the roof. 

First Layer Goes On the Roof

As soon as they  finish, the masons begin to rebuild the chimney.  It was a busy few days up on the roof.

The New Chimney will be Level!

Porch

We were asked to keep the front porch. After all, it is original to the house. No problem. It’s a little uneven. We’ll have to fix that. Surprise … surprise! What did we find? Rotted wood and an unsteady foundation.

The Original Porch was Falling Apart

What was Holding Up the Porch

Nothing Worth Keeping

Starting from the bottom up, the rotted wood porch was demolished along with the wobbly brick supporting it. New brick piers were built. The concrete stairs to the porch remain. They will eventually be faced with flagstone salvaged from the property and a new Brazilian redwood floor will be built.

The Old Porch was Removed

All that Remains

New Brick Piers

Original Concrete Steps Remain