Another Old Island Project

Several weeks back we started another project at the Old Island Lifestyle Community. We are moving along on schedule building out an unfinished basement. The new space will add about 1500 square feet and include a full kitchen, living area, bedroom, home theater, and an existing finished full bath. Instead of putting nail holes in the block foundation walls, we framed a full 2X4 wall around the entire perimeter of the finished areas. The Chris Mullins Company came in after the electrical and plumbing was rough-in and sprayed foam insulation in the wall cavities. Spray foam works by filling in all the cracks and crevices and expanding to eliminate air movement, which is the main cause of energy inefficiency. It will also provide some acoustic benefits and serve as an additional layer of moisture protection. The floor system above (ceiling for basement) was framed with trusses rather than traditional solid wood joists. The rim joist (the band around the outside perimeter of the floor) is OSB (oriented strand board) and can allow for significant air penetration if not sealed properly. The spray foam fills all the gaps and small openings and blocks the air from coming through. We will be continuing the installation of trim this week with wide crown moulding, baseboard, casing, and roman arch doors. Other finishes will include engineered hardwood flooring from DPM, Inc. and kitchen cabinets from Mid Continent Cabinetry and supplied by Builders First Source. Keep watching for our posts and we will keep you updated on our progress. We are continuing to book projects into the Spring and Summer months. If you are considering an addition, renovation, outdoor living space, decking, or even a basement build out like this one, give us a call.