Geddes Remodel

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  Soffit above deck is finished with Hardi Panels
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  Decorative gable vents are installed
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  Beam soffits around deck beams
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  Front door is installed and blocked
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  Access openings between garage and main attic
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  Fireplace is protected, blocks for TV installed
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  Garage floor is protected before drywall
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  Drywall delivered
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  Cesar is removing old decking
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  Old deck joists were in bad shape
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  Framing penetrations are sealed tight with foam
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  Framing around new windows sealed tight with foam
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  New crawl space with insulated walls
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  Walls in crawl space are insulated with closed cell foam
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  Crawlspace foundation walls are sprayed with foam
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  Exterior wall by master shower is insulated with closed cell foam
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  Ceiling above kitchen nook is insulated
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  Kitchen nook walls are insulated with closed cell foam
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  Floor cantilever insulated with 2 in. closed cell, added cellulose & reused batts
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  Laundry walls are sprayed with close cell foam for a good sealing system
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  Garage walls are insulated with cellulose
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  Insulation technician wearing protective gear
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  Close cell insulation is used in walls for higher comfort & energy efficiency
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  Insulation foam equipment
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  Insulated garage doors are installed
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  Front of house with finished fascias
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  Some trees will need trimming
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  Corbels are installed over Ice&Water Shield for better moisture protection
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  Deck & gable protected with shade trees
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  New recessed can lights in old garage
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  New recessed can lights in kitchen
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  Old windows with no flanges are sealed with Vycor for better moisture control
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  Old attic acces retrofited with insulation barrier
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  Vinyl installed in kitchen nook crawl space
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  New tub is protected
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  New shower base and valve
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  New laundry room connections
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  Fireplace installed
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  Vent for future gas water heater
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  Range hood vent
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  Furnace flue is changed to roof termination
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  Furnace flue in attic
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  Chase for water heater flue
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  Drain and sewer line connection finished
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  Electric wiring
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  Old furnace replaced with new high efficiency unit
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  New arch by stairs replaced 2 small ones
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  Sheathing behind fireplace to hold insulation
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  Insulation baffles are installed in original attic space
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  Insulation baffles allow for better air ventilation
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  Fascia soffit started on garage
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  Plumbing in new laundry room
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  Drywall in master shower is removed
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  Drywall in old laundry closet is removed
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  Drywall in hall bath is removed
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  Plumbing in powder room is finished
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  Planter box
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  View of front of house with new windows installed
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  Windows and door at deck area
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  New door from garage
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  Great room & kitchen with new windows & door
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  New dining room window is installed
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  New windows in new kitchen nook
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  Door from great room is relocated to master bedroom
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  Plumbing started in powder room
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  Master bathroom renovation underway
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  New and old ductworks are sealed for better air supply
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  New cold air returns in kitchen knee wall
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  Relocated heat run
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  Hallway bath reconstruction in progress
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  Attic access in new garage ceiling
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  Flashing ready for new sliding door at master bedroom
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  Doors are set on Vycor flashing & urethane sealant for moisture control
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  We install Vycor flashing for better moisture control
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  We use Vycor green corners for a better window installation system
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  New laundry room window openings
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  New Andersen windows delivered
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  Ice&Water and Feltex goes up to wall for better snow & ice control
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  Little gable in midlle of roof is covered with Ice&Water and Feltex
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  Roof covered with strong wind resistant underlayment
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  New roofs blend with old ones
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  Ridge areas are cut for future vents
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  New arch between living area & old garage
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  Part of concrete floor in basement bathroom is removed
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  Basement bath is protected
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  Basement bath prior to concrete work
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  Existing deck is protected with plastic
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  Trusses are sheathed with OSB
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  Trusses are placed on top of old roof
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  Old roof has been cleaned
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  Old shingles to be moved to dumpster
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  4 layers of black paper with many nails & staples are removed
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  Old cedar shingles are removed
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  View from stairs to fireplace
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  View from fireplace to dining room
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  View from backyard
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  View from street
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  View from driveway of new garage
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  String lines are set to confirm proper settings of gables & walls
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  Roof overhangs are supported with 2x4 outriggers
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  New kitchen nook beam supporting roof trusses
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  Transition between old & new roofs to be finished
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  Garage roof dormer at front
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  New garage roof
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  Deck roof trusses and gable are braced
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  Garage roof trusses are braced and sheathed
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  Openings between roofs for air circulation
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  Old stone areas are sheathed with OSB
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  Roof OSB is placed on existing roof
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  Roof sheathing is lifted by crane operator
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  Roof trusses are being lifted into position by crane operator
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  Garage walls are braced before roof trusses are installed
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  Roof trusses are organized and gables sheathed on ground
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  Posts and beams for new deck roof
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  Kitchen nook walls are sheathed with OSB
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  New beam above kitchen nook will allow for more valuable ceiling height (one piece of old beam visible)
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  New dining window opening is framed
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  New taller kitchen nook walls are framed
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  Old kitchen nook and part of roof are demolished
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  Old kitchen nook walls
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  Roof trusses delivered
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  New windows and door in living room
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  New window opening in old garage new laundry
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  New window opening in old garage new study
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  Sill plates are set in foam insulation for air infilteration control
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  Part of old roof above new garage is removed
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  New fireplace box is framed
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  New garage walls are finished
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  Garage slab is finished
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  Radon fan is located in existing basement
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  Radon system in new crawl space
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  Radon system in old crawl space
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  New garage slab is covered with blankets and snow
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  Dumpster is covered with tarp to keep trash from flying
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  Insulation from some old walls is removed
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  Kitchen ceiling is covered with plastic to keep heat in
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  Plastic barrier installed to aid in heat control
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  Structural LVL beams are stored inside
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  Studs for new garage are stored inside
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  New walls in old garage
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  Transition wall between living room and old garage
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  New floor in old garage is finished
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  Dirt is graded in new garage
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  Chuck Anderson is backfilling garage
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  Fireplace chimney is removed
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  Plastic barrier in new crawl space is finished
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  Small arch openings are ready to be closed with drywall
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  Double arch by stairs is removed
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  Old attic insulation
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  Demolition of kitchen ceiling and soffits
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  Drywall is removed
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  Foundation forms are removed
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  New piers for deck roof are poured
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  New garage foundation is being poured
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  New entry door was delivered
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  The exterior trim has been removed
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  The old windows were not properly sealed
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  Material from old trellis is saved in backyard
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  The trellis was removed
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  New wall is sheathed with OSB
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  New wall between old and new garage
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  Kitchen walls are gone
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  Steel joists for old garage floor
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  Steel beams for new garage floor
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  Crane assisted with floor steel beams
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  Foundation footings are finished
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  Forms and rebars for foundation walls
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  Foundation walls being formed
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  Little wall by old garage door being formed
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  Footing for new floor support
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  Hangers for floor beams in old garage
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  Carpets and padding removed
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  Remodel of existing hearth to new size
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  Tiles in kitchen removed
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  Removing entry tiles
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  Carpet removed in study - taped for future shelves
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  Kitchen cabinets and appliances are removed
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  Stone from fireplace is removed
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  Kitchen demo in progress
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  Air returns protected with temp filters for dust control
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  Basement is divided with plastic and zipper door
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  Carpet in basement is protected
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  Zipper door is installed in hallway
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  Bedroom doors are sealed with plastic
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  Footing construction for new garage
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  24 to 30" of snow at new garage area
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  Old garage after dirt excavation
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  New crawlspace access opening is cut in foundation
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  Excavation protected from weather
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  Sawcut at north wing wall
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  Stone removed at existing garage
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  Stone veneer removed at east elevation
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  Moisture protection coating applied for future crawlspace
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  Stone from front of house is removed
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  Broken concrete and dirt are hauled away
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  Floor and dirt removed from old garage
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  Foundation trenches for new garage
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  Concrete apron removed
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  Chuck is digging foundation trenches
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  Old garage floor
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  Removed soil for moisture check
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  North stone wall removed - ready for sawcut
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  Paul, our tree hugger, encloses bush for protection
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  Concrete apron
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  Excavation in progress - verifying existing footing
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  Starting garage excavation
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  Limestone post moved to safety