Our project initially began as a simple addition to accommodate a new primary suite. However, through candid conversations with the homeowners, we gained a deeper understanding of their needs, which ultimately led to the creation of an open, social,
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| Primary Bath Visual - Entry View |
| Primary Bath - Shower & Soaking Tub View |
| Breaking Ground |
To ensure that there are no future property line disputes our surveyor “staked out” exactly where our addition needs to be located.
The ground is being excavated to match the required foundation dimensions. A rebar cage is then dropped in & concrete will be poured. Underground plumbing also needs to be planned prior to the concrete pour. Note how the rebar also ties into the
The concrete foundation has cured & we are ready to start our wood framing which is a big project milestone.
The next domino falls as floor framing & insulation are in!
With the plywood subfloor down, there is no where to go but 🆙
One wall to go before all our exterior walls are 🆙
Strategically placing our new upgraded electrical meter where it is within the proximity of the previous meter. In doing so, we can avoid the need to bring in PG&E who are notorious for being challenging to deal with - if you can even get in tou
All exterior walls are up with the recessed face being our attached ADU entry wall.
| Existing Rear Yard | …while ADUs can be 4-feet off the property line by code, there is a 5-foot public utility easement at our rear property line. Therefore, our new attached ADU will sit exactly 5-feet off the rear property line to maximize our b
The new open Kitchen/Living/Dining/Coffee Bar is well underway with structural work complete. The island “pony wall” framing & plumbing are also in place.
In order to accommodate the open plan, there are three new beams which will be concealed above the ceiling: Beam #1: 7” wide by 14” deep by 24-foot long main beam; Beam #2: To the left of Beam #1 will be a 4” wide by 10” deep beam to the exterior
All plumbing in your home must have vents to remove sewer gasses and regulate air pressure in pipes. These vents usually extend within walls & up and out of the roof. Since there are no full height walls at the island, island sinks will typical
| Existing Dining | … (with the existing Kitchen to the right) will be all opened up to create a large social area with the expanded adjacent spaces
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