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Oct 13, 2020
SIDING, RAILING AND BUILT-IN GRILL
Lots of work was done last two weeks. Cedar shingle siding, stainless steel cable railing, and stone island with built-in stainless steel...


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Sep 19, 2020
Windows and exterior Doors
Along with the windows and doors all exterior trim was done as well. Sheetrock is done, and a mason starts stone veneer for the grille...


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Sep 7, 2020
IPE Deck
IPE deck is finished, some exterior PVC trim is installed, and existing blue stone was used for a walk. Windows and exterior door will be...


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Sep 4, 2020
Outdoor Deck
Today the contractor started a framing for the outdoor deck, which will wrap around the kitchen and family room.


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Sep 3, 2020
Windows
All windows and exterior doors are installed. The windows frames are black painted aluminium with a double glazing. The largest window...


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Aug 20, 2020
Framing
Framing is done and the structure is starting to get a shape.


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Aug 13, 2020
Floor slabs and first sill plates
This week, a door opening was saw cut into the existing foundation wall. A new slab was poured in level with the existing basement floor,...


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Aug 1, 2020
Foundation walls
Foundation walls and footing drains where inspected today. The contractor used drainage membrane to protect asphalt waterproofing. Back...


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Jul 30, 2020
Footings and underpinning
New footings were poured one week after excavation. The underpinning was done in one shot about 8', instead of 3' sections. The inspector...


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Jul 18, 2020
Excavation
We finally got permit and the general contractor CADCO CORP was able to start. Excavation was done in few hours.


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Jun 16, 2020
Yorktown Heights - On our drafting board
This is one story addition to split level home in Yorktown Heights, NY. Our client is looking for space with cathedral ceiling and wood...


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Jun 16, 2020
Farmhouse Addition - Final design
The final design can be seen here - https://www.hanscadek.com/residential-harding-addition. HCA represented the project at Zoning Board...


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Jun 15, 2020
Rumore Residence - Plumbing and HVAC
Thanks to a truss system floors the plumbing pipes and HVAC ducts are hidden in the floor. No soffit or partially dropped ceiling in the...


Hans
Jun 15, 2020
Roofing and Vapor barrier
Whole house was wrapped with vapor barrier, and roof was done as well. Black asphalt shingle roof with black flashing and trims. Sleeves...


Hans
Jun 15, 2020
Rumore Residence - Framing
Complete framing took only 5 days. Everyone where surprised how precised the SIPs panels and trusses are. #hanscadekarchitecture...


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Jun 15, 2020
Rumore Residence - House on the truck
All walls, floors and roof are made in a manufacture off-site and delivered on the truck. Exterior walls are Structurally insulated...


Hans
Jun 15, 2020
Rumore Residence - Foundation walls
Forms are ready for concrete! All sleeves for utilities are in place, no later drilling needed. Part of the basement walls is fully...


Hans
Jun 15, 2020
Rumore Residence - Footings
Right after footings, the contractor did the footing drains. This way he has much more space for work instead of waiting for foundation...


Hans
Jun 15, 2020
Rumore Residence - Excavation
The soil was soft and the excavation went fast. Since the site is in hill they didn't have to go to deep. On the other hand, because of...


Hans
Jun 15, 2020
Rumore Residence - Site preparation
I started this blog little bit late. At this moment the framing is already done. Anyway, I promise from now on I will be up to date!...
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