PC Custom Construction

July 2021

Well this old house on Lake Ontario in Conway needs a little TLC on the exterior.
We are removing all of the old cedar shake siding, all of the old tar paper (2 layers) and all of the 1x4 horizontal strapping. We are then replacing it all with brand new horizontal, modern profile, Maibec wood siding.
After we remove all of the shake, tar paper, and old strapping, we are then covering the entire house in 3/4” (R-5) rigid foam board for added insulation, and air barrier to this old house.
We are also replacing any and all rot, or spots that need a little TLC in the framing as you can see on the one end wall. There were a few other spots throughout as well that we repaired and replaced.
Foam board and strapping are going on next!

March 2021

A few quick updates on our house on Camden Portland Boundary rd.

Vinyl flooring is down on both levels of the house. A nice grey wooden plank look in the bedrooms, hallways, and great room areas, with a grey tile look in all the bathrooms and laundry area.
Railings were also installed by TFP from top floor all the way down to the basement.
Lastly in the furnace room we have all of the HVAC hooked up. 96% efficient propane furnace, high efficiency HRV system, water filtration system, and I high efficiency hot water tank.

Almost time for trim and paint!

August-September 2020
It was a busy year and posting this fantastic home got away from me. So here is phase one, Framing!

Framing on our main custom build last year.
This 2,400sqft custom bungalow with walkout basement boasts incredible upgrades everywhere and the framing was no different!

-9’ 2x6 exterior wall construction on 16”oc with engineered headers over most windows, doors and garage doors on both floors.
-All engineered open web floor trusses on 16”oc over steel I-beams for the floor. Open web floor trusses allow for almost all of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical to be run through the flooring system in the basement. Limiting the bulkhead areas.
-Custom truss roofing package with many features: 4 different areas of vaulted ceilings, one area of a 10’ tray ceiling, living room ceiling on 12”oc due to the span of the parallel trusses, all on a 9/12 pitch.
-1/2” plywood on the roof for a stronger roofing system. No OSB roofs for us! (Unless the client specifically asks for it)
-Exterior walls are clad in 7/16” OSB and then quickly covered in a 1” R-6 foam board for an extra layer of insulation, as well as a thermal break. It also acts as a water and air barrier to keep the inside of the house properly conditioned. Right from the basement level all the way up to the underside of the roof for a nice warm, dry, blanket around the house!
-Windows and doors are all high rated EnergyStar windows and doors from Aaben Windows and Doors.

Time for the sub trades to get in and get started!

Stay tuned for more updates!