FL Construction

BT LIGHTS

2012-01-31T08:19:00.000-05:00

Lights all assembled and pre-wired

Panels all assembled and pre-wired

One of the foundation forms.

24 inch diameter - 38 inch deep

the wood is supporting the metal frame work

it will be removed once the concrete is set

Second foundation option

The wood section sits on top of a 36 inch deep, 20 inch square box of hardie

The wood is supporting the metal frame work

and will be removed once the concrete is set

Panel mounter to the frame supporting frame

Unlike the prototype - the panels are positioned horizontally

Close-up of panel connection to framework

View of the post

Base of the post

The finished product

2315 AD

2012-01-16T15:31:00.004-05:00

Signs of a Water Problem

Protecting the Home

First Glimpse at the Problem

Signs of the Leak

Damage to the Sub-Floor

Taking Apart the Bathroom

Wet Drywall Behind Shower Valve

This has been Leaking for a While...

The Dark Areas are Mold

Shower Liner is Holding Water

The Underneath of Shower Liner is Wet

Floor Has Rotted Completely Through

The Toilet Has Also Been Leaking

Looking Up From the Kitchen

Removing the Floor

The Concrete Shower Base was Supported Here !

Mold Has Affected the Insulation

Floor Replaced

Removing Floor Under Toilet

Starting to Rebuild Shower Walls

New Supply Lines and Shower Valve in Place

Rebuilt Bath Frame

Toilet Floor Replaced and New Flange Installed

Installing the Hardie-Backer

Starting to Tile

Restoring the Kitchen Ceiling

Starting the Grouting

New Shower Installed

Installing the Enclosure

The Finished Shower

5503 WBT - Lanai & Porch Ceiling

2011-12-14T11:02:00.000-05:00

5503 WBT - Repaint and Repair

2011-12-08T09:12:00.002-05:00

The Home has Been Washed ...

... and Trenched

Filling in the Cracks

Elastomeric Compound on Lower Wall

Painting the Home

448 OD - Bathroom

2011-12-05T18:46:00.015-05:00

UPSTAIRS BATHROOM ABOVE THE PORCH

Floor is Wet and has Mold on it

Section of Porch Ceiling (under bathroom) with Mold

Damage is caused by Leaking Toilet

The Floor is so Weak that the Tile has Cracked

Temporary Brace Under Toilet

Temporary Seal Under Toilet

BEFORE WE BEGIN

Shower Enclosure Has Been Set Aside

Taking Down the Shower Walls

Vanity and Toilet Disconnected and Removed

The Cause of the Problem

A Closer Look at the Crack in the Flange

Mold Under the Tiled Floor

The Shower Has Also been Leaking...

... But the Membrane Did Not Fail

All Cleaned Out and Ready for the Floor to be Replaced

Taking Out the Floor

Floor's Gone

New Floor in Place

Toilet Plumbing Connected

New Shower Pan in Place

and Plumbing Connected

Starting on the Walls

Seat in Place

Most of the Walls are Up

Floor Backing in Place

Walls ready for Tiling

Starting the Tiling

Installing the Listello

Almost Finished Tiling

Dry Laying the Floor

Shower Partially Grouted

The Vanity has been Replaced ...

... so has the Toilet

Testing the Shower

The Final Views

223 HPD - Internal Paint

2011-12-04T09:35:00.001-05:00

Getting Ready

Starting on the Ceilings

Painting by Numbers

Part-way Through the Master Bedroom

Rear Lounge

Alcove Painted in Contracting Color

The Whole House in One Room

Rear Lounge

Looking Towards the Kitchen

Painting the Bedrooms

All Finished Painting

Carpets Have Been Removed

448 OD

2011-11-16T14:06:00.002-05:00

Initial View of the problem

Ceiling Removed - View of Water Damage to Roof

This is Where the Water Was Getting In

Additional Bracing to Rotten Roof Trusses

Replacing Part of the Roof Decking

New Water-Proof Membrane

The Roof Restored

First Section of Ceiling Installed

More Ceiling Panels

Almost Done

Painting the Ceiling

Outer Part of the Ceiling Completed

Whole Porch Ceiling Installed and Painted

2723 SKP - Balcony Repair and Repaint

2011-11-16T07:31:00.003-05:00

The Weather has taken it's Toll

Dismantleling The Railing and Deck

Sanding Back to Solid Wood

Old Deck supports Removed

All Sanded Down and Ready for Sealing

A Little Bit of Encouragement to Straighten Front Ledger

Sealed and Painted - Installing New Joists

Six New Joists Instead of the Old Four

Bottom Trim Installed

Laying Out the Decking Boards

Decking Boards and Handrails Secured

View From the Bedroom

View from the Neighbour's Balcony

Final View from the Ground

346 TM - Lawn Repair

2011-11-13T15:19:00.000-05:00

Problems with the Lawn

Moving and Adding Irrigation

Lawn Killed and Ready to be Removed

New Lawn Installed

7491 GD - Ceiling Repair

2011-10-31T20:09:00.001-04:00

Signs of the Problem

Very Wet Drywall

Corroded Light Can

Damage to AC Platform

Water Still Dripping

Water Damage to Insulation

Damaged Ceiling Section Removed

New Decking Install for the AC Units

Straightening Out the Drywall Cut

Insulation Installed

Drywall Up...

... Taped and Mudded...

... Floated

Texturing the Ceiling

Painting the Ceiling

Crown Re-Installed

Painting the Crown

Fully Finished Room

411 MFL - Temporary Leak Fix

2011-10-18T17:25:00.000-04:00

Pressure Washing the Balcony

Signs of Water Beneath the Tile

(Watch for the Bubbles as the Tile is Compressed)

Installing the Neoprene Membrane

Signs of Water Intrusion Around the Light Fixture

Removing the Light Fixture

(Watch for Water Coming from the Fixture)

The Balcony Support Beams are Wet

Water Bubble above Bedroom Window

Evidence of Water Damage on Window Sill

Water Marks on Bathroom Ceiling

Water Marks on Lanai Ceiling

Signs of Water Running down Support Column

136 MBB - Temporary Repairs

2011-10-15T11:50:00.000-04:00

Collapsed Area of Garage Ceiling

View into Area Above the Problem

Other Parts of Damaged Ceiling

Wet Areas Removed

Ceiling Temporarily Closed Up

4663 CLB - Home Restoration

2011-10-14T10:15:00.006-04:00

Marking out the Areas of Work

The Tear-Down

All the Garbage Loaded

Starting to Rebuild

Taping and Mudding the Drywall Seams

Floating Out the Seams

Painting the Woodwork

The AC has been repaired

Practise Session to Match Existing Texture Pattern

Texturing the Walls and Ceilings

The New Drywall has been Primered

Dismantling the Main Room Fan

Caulking the High Main Room Windows

Painting the Home

Installing the Carpet

New Fans in Downstairs Bedrooms

Some of the New Doors

New Vanity Top

223 HPD Phase 2

2011-10-14T09:23:00.002-04:00

New Rain Sensor Installed

Reclaimed Water Meter Installed

Marking Out for the Pathway

Starting the Dig

Found Cracked Irrigation Pipe...

... with a 6 foot long root inside

Installing the "Bubble Pot"

Installing the Form Boards

Pouring the Concrete

The Finished Path

Removing Broken Pathway

Ready to Pour Concrete

Bubble Pot at Rear of Home

Changing Out the Lights

Replacing Broken Slab with Ramp

Gutters Being Press on Location

Gutter Installed and Connected

Installing Ramp to Front Door

Ramp - All Textured and Sealed

16029 BHL

2011-09-29T15:34:00.002-04:00

Moving The Furniture Around

Removed Face Plates

Painting the Ceiling

Protected Furniture

Cutting in the Walls

Painting the Walls

Painting the Doors

Vaccuming Out the AC Vents

Cleaning the AC Grills

The Pool Deck - Before We Start

Pressure Washing the Deck

Fixing Cracks in the Pool Deck

Edging the Pool Deck

Starting the First Coat of Sealer

Edging the Outside of the Pool Deck

It Rained After the First Coat of Sealer

- Note How the Water Beads on the Surface

FINAL PHOTOS

1220 MS - Screen Room Repairs

2011-09-07T10:28:00.000-04:00

Roof Panel

Two Side Panels by the Pool

Large Panel near Door

The Door and sections by the Door

The Far Door

Tension Cable

Door Kick Plate and Sweep

1433 FVC - Balcony Railings

2011-09-06T14:58:00.000-04:00

BEFORE WE BEGIN

FABRICATING THE NEW WOODEN INSERTS

PUTTING THE SECTIONS BACK TOGETHER

NEW FIXINGS INSTALLED

POWER WASHING THE FINISHED INSTALLATION

4914 HS - Trees

2011-08-30T10:13:00.004-04:00

BEFORE WE BEGIN

Starting with the Small One

The Tall Tree at the Rear

The Tree Closest the Cage

The Tall Limb

Some Extra Trimming

Topping Off a Tree Near the Rear of the Yard

Cleaning Up

The New Look

Say Goodbye to the Last Load

14217 ALC - POOL CAGE

2011-08-12T10:22:00.000-04:00

BEFORE WE BEGIN

REMOVEING OLD SCREEN &

POWER-WASHING CAGE AND DECK

STARTING TO INSTALL NEW SCREEN

ALL FINISHED

346 TM - Pool Cage Rescreen

2011-08-10T17:46:00.000-04:00

BEFORE WE BEGIN

OLD SCREEN REMOVED

POWER-WASHING CAGE AND BACK OF HOME

RESCREENING THE CAGE

ALL FINISHED

708 OPC - Countertops

2011-07-26T09:17:00.000-04:00

BEFORE WE BEGIN

Leveling the Wall

Top Installed

Installing the Main Area

ALL FINISHED

1259 RS - Roof

2011-07-20T15:39:00.001-04:00

Broken Tiles Found in Various Locations

Large Damaged Area, Probably Caused by Falling Skylite

Patching the Roof Membrane

New Tiles in Place

Unsealed Vent Pipe

A bit of Over-Kill, but the Pipe is Sealed

7749 BC - Shower

2011-07-19T06:58:00.005-04:00

UPSTAIRS BATHROOM

Doors Removed

Tile Removed

Cracks in the Base

Damage to the Subfloor

Removing the Subfloor

Hole in the Floor

New Subfloor Section

New Base in Place

Hardie Installed

First Wall Tiled

Second Wall Tiled

All Tiled and Starting to Grout

Finished Grouting

Installing the Doors

All Finished

LAUNDRY ROOM CEILING

The Hole

Closed Up

Taped and Mudded

Textured and Painted

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM

Tiles Removed

Installing the Tray

Starting the Tiling

2 Walls Done

All Done and Ready for Grouting

Grouted

Sealed and Finished

OWNER'S CLOSET

New Lock on Owner's Closet

223 HPD

2011-07-06T08:15:00.008-04:00

Front of the Home

Bushes at the Front Recovering

Right of Home

Rear

Left

Baked-in Oil Stains on Driveway

* * * * *

Trenching Out Around the Home

Power Washing the Pool Cage

Filling the Cracks

Table Repainted

Marking Out for the Slabs

The Area Dug Out

Silt Barrier and Hardcore Installed

Measuring Out for Levels

Starting to Lay the Slabs

Pool Equipment Slabs are down and Collared

Starting the Painting

Re-Screening the Window Screens

All the Painting is now Finished

New Door Locks, Lock Box and Numbers

Pool Blanket is is Good Condition

Various Views of the Screen Room

Bathroom have been Resealed

Patio Table Repainted and Restored

314 BDD

2011-07-05T20:11:00.002-04:00

Opening the Ceiling

Water Dripping from the AC Ducting

Location of the AC Ducting

Water Still Dripping from the AC Ducting

AC Ducting Removed

New Ducting Installed

Cleing Closed Up

Muded, Taped and Floated

Ceiling Ready for Texturing

Ceiling Textured

Ceiling has been painted...

...So has the wall

Rest of the Room

(sorry - dirt on the camera lens)

2903 ED

2011-07-01T16:42:00.000-04:00

Old Door Removed

Ready to Install New Door

New Door In Place and Pinted

All Finished - Outside...

...and Inside