We installed really strong collar ties to ensure this rafter roof will stand another 100 years and also as bracing for the demolition portion of the job. The roof has dipped a bit over the years, so this has locked everything into place. We have now combined those collar ties with new 2" x 8" ceiling joists.
The basement walls are all framed up and ready for all the wiring, plumbing, insulation.
Because of the span on the rafters we also strapped all the ceiling with 2" x 4" @ 16" o.c. to install our drywall. This also further contributes to tying the old walls together and strengthening the old roof.
The pink things in the roof are moore vents/baffle vents. These are a must to allow an air space between your insulation and roof sheathing. It allows your attic to vent properly thus preventing ice damming1 and also making your shingles last much longer.
The one bedroom and bathroom will be receiving pocket doors. The entire second floor will be receiving spray foam insulation.
The back half of the roof has been stripped of all the old shingles and the roof sheathing has been repaired and re-nailed. We installed two runs of Grace Ice and Water Shield along the eaves and also one run in the valley's. We covered the remainder of the roof in synthetic felt paper. This meets Ontario Building Code, keeps the house dry until shingled, and also meets the shingle manufactures requirements to be covered under their warranty. If the roof fails prematurely and this isn't done you will not be covered under warranty.
All of the heat runs and cold air returns are in for the first and second floors. The landing is also in for the new stairs.
This wall is for the laundry shoot and also created a chase for the main plumbing stack for the house.
WireQ has done an awesome job or wiring our project up, they will be roughing in for an alarm system, central vac, as well as a generator back up.
All of our plumbing rough in is in and passed inspection this week ready for insulation and drywall.
A&D Heating and Cooling is installing an awesome high efficiency propane furnace, HRV, air conditioning. This will have the home comfortable all year round and with healthy clean air to breath.
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