Randy’s Addition
This project involved the complete removal and replacement of the footings, excavation for an addition, footing and foundation replacement including Lite-Form technology, and all the flatwork and concrete finishing. That’s just the foundation. We also remodeled and refinished the entire house which is now almost 3500 sf vs. the 1000 sf that originally existed.
As you can see in the pictures, we had to support the house, knock out the foundation walls cut and remove the footings and re-install new footings.Â
The foundation walls were re-installed using the Lite-Form system of insulated concrete. This not only incorporates the R-30 insulation value, but it also offsets a couple costly processes in basement remodeling.
The insulation system has attachment points which you can fasten the drywall directly to. As far as insulation, it’s already installed. You simply have to create channels for wiring to run the electrical and move onto the drywall installation.
The patio, window well caps and driveway all used standard concrete methods and materials. The garage on the other hand did not.
Notice the use of Lite-Deck for the garage floor. The concrete floor/ceiling is a T-system similar to parking garage “T’s” but on a residential scale. With proper steel reinforcement and concrete we created an extra room below the garage which measures 15’x25’. The neat thing is the fact that it only cost about $3000 for the option and they got nearly 375 sf. That’s about $8.00/sf base cost which is much less than the $100/sf for your average building. A little more excavation and taller foundation walls, it was that easy.
Kim loves how her kitchen remodel converted her 5’x10’ kitchen into a 10’x26’ kitchen. Open floor-plans are a great thing, making your space feel open adds layout and decorating options you never imagined. We re-finished the oak floors and Kim installed her own tile floor including a lovely transition tile centerpiece. Now they can describe to people easily where the old and new start and end.
The back deck area also adds an extra appealing factor. The house is officially A.D.A. Accessible. The way that the back deck and entry incorporate ramp access provides a lifetime of peace of mind. The Owner will be able to enjoy this home for years and years to come.
There are things you can do with your basement walls if they are failing, some work and some don’t. Don’t make the mistake of wasting your money on gimmick bracing and foundation ties.  You can’t beat gravity; you can only work with it.
Call us to get a home inspection before it’s too late.
Once backfill and grading was complete, The Owner installed some of their sweat equity and added their touch to the landscaping. The curb appeal of this addition is a perfect example of why we do additions like we do and how we do it.
It looks original, we included as much of the old house as possible.  This is how an addition should be done unlike the “Box Additions” people slap on the side of homes.
