The GoalA new, non-toxic second story, not just a remodeled oneTheir master bath was a wall-mounted sink in the bedroom and a cramped shower nook, plus an exposed cove that looked like a former closet. The only other upstairs square footage was the stair landing.
What We FoundBlack mold, air leaks, and questionable wiringMold was in the floorboards, insulation, and the walls, with paper-based building materials giving the spores something to feed on. Air paths to the outside via gaps in the exterior stone, contributed to energy inefficiency and wiring well past its service life that looked akin to spaghetti
What We DidA brand new dormer, built non-toxicInstead of patching up the existing situation, we built a full second-story expansion ~250 square feet. Our clients got a brand-new standing seam metal roof over the whole house, plus a true master suite, walk-in closet, and an office with additional flex space. From the rock wool insulation to the zero-VOC paint, it's a light-filled retreat built clean top to bottom.
