Forms laid out for the new addition. · 2013The addition walls begin to rise. · 2013The framed addition joins the original cabin. · 2013Roof framing above the new room. · 2013The new bathroom during construction. · 2013Insulation goes into the addition walls. · 2013The new cedar ceiling upstairs. · 2013The outdoor heat-pump unit. · 2013The indoor heat-pump unit in the living room. · 2013
In 2013 we began building the new family room and bathroom behind the existing cabin.
Work began with building concrete forms from scrap lumber.Dave Helton trowels the concrete while Barb Sullivan measures locations for bolts.The entire room with the beginnings of a new woodshed visible in the background.Walls begin to go up.Dave Sullivan looks up at Barb Sullivan who will operate the come-along to raise half of the ridge beam.Dave Helton secures the ridge beam in place.The second floor dormer gets a new cedar ceiling.A new toilet goes upstairs ...The new siding slowly became beach-cabin grey.