JS Designs
JS Designs
JS Designs
JS Designs
old entry view, need tile continued, new fireplace, window, paint and trim
close on old fireplace & window
removing the carpet then stone surround was first on the agenda
mark the window size on wall
remove sheetrock & frame out for new window
remove siding & barriers from the exterior
cut the window size thru plywood for window
prepare to hoist window, Rom the genius rigs pulley system so its easy for 3 to accomplish
shim window in place, cover to protect from spray paint to match existing windows
cut hole for fireplace, frame around inside and out, set fireplace in new opening
build out housing for fireplace, add flue and plywood walls & roof
replace insulation, add sheetrock, window trim,
add new surround & mantle, paint, tidy up
finishing touches include some caulking where wood meets wall, we added barn wood trim around the other windows
it’s simple, modern yet embraces the past
the windows were all eventually stained dark walnut and everyone lives happily ever after
First impressions mean a lot! When I first walked into this place I thought that the stone yard had misplaced a pallet of field stone and it was here in their living room.
Task: add 3.5 ft in length to space(60sqft), deliver more view & modernize
Team: Joan, Rom and 1 helper
Materials: existing fireplace, reclaimed window, scrap barn wood, remnant bed pieces & caulk
Weather is always an issue when creating openings to the exterior of a home that will not be completed in a day. Rom worked fast!!! 3 days from start to finish is an amazing achievement. I found this window at a job site. It was being discarded along with 10 others, it was the perfect size for this job. Just needed to be painted to match the existing windows.
New Window Cost: $2500 plus tax, delivery, install, painting
Our Fee:Priceless plus a view!
With the help of myself and another on the inside, Rom managed to pulley this large window into place with about one hoist.
once the size is taped off then the hole can be cut through the sheet rock. Remove the sheet rock & insulation to expose the plywood that will be cut. Create the window opening a little larger than the actual window size.
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Remember to EAT-- gourmet pizzas are a great
way to get the calories you need as well as
protein and carbs to make it through the day.
The flooring was another part of this job. I decided to replace the inset carpeting with the existing tiles to expand the look of the room and make space appear larger.
After searching all through America I finally found the last remaining pallet of this tile (it had been discontinued, of course) in UTAH. I accomplish what I wanted to in creating the appearance of a larger space & saving $$$$ by not replacing it all.
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The surround was fabricated meticulously by Rom out of pieces of an old Middle Eastern door that I had purchased long ago and never had the opportunity to use in a any of my jobs. With the sealed gas fireplace it was not a problem to have this rustic wood surround. Barn wood helped bring the piece together and an old weathered piece of oak made the perfect slender mantle. Rich & Rustic!
Unless you are licensed, always use a licensed electrician and plumber when moving any gas or electric lines
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