If you've visited my blog previously, you've noticed I've posted photos for a new Beachfront Residence that recently broke ground. I decided I would post a series of photos and notes which follow the project's progression throughout it's construction. I bring this up because I've decided to do the same for another residence I designed, the Listowski Residence, which also recently broke ground. This post is the first of a series of posts following the project progression's during construction. And, as is the case for the Beachfront Residence, the Listowski Residence also features HomeLife Builders as the project builder. If you are interested in contacting HomeLife Builders, take a second to review the first post for the Beachtown Residence. You'll find the company's contact info provided at the end of the text. A few Notes on the photos below...
- I've taken a photo of the Property Signage. The signage shows 1 of the 2 versions of the Front Facade I designed for the client... this being the first version. However, the client and I decided upon the second version, for which I've posted the drawing for reference.
- Like the Beachfront Residence, this building is located in a Flood Zone, and is elevated to meet the BFE requirements.
- The structure for this residence utilizes timber pilings, as opposed to the concrete pilings utilized for the Beachfront Residence. There are several reasons why a given project utilizes wood or concrete for the pilings... but, the important thing to keep in mind is that each building meets an Engineer's specifications based on various calculations. And, while concrete may offer advantages in certain conditions, timber pilings quite often are more than adequate in meeting a project's structural requirements.
- You'll notice the wood stringers have been installed, as well as the First Floor floor joists. The Front Porch has stringers installed across the front, but the deck joists have not yet been installed. The deck joists are sized smaller than the 2x12 floor joists for a couple of reasons...
1. They do not need to be as large because they are not carrying as much of a load as the floor joists.
2. There is a step down from the finished first floor to the top of the finished porch decking so that water at the outdoor porch zone does not wash over the Entry Door threshold.
- The last photo is taken from the property towards the bay, which the small development fronts. It was a cloudy day when I took photos and the resolution is not the best but, you'll notice at the right side of the photo sits the Causeway, which connects Galveston to the "mainland". This is a newly enlarged and renovated bridge, completed a few years back, which adds drama when viewing the natural beauty of the bay and surrounding wetlands.
- I've taken a photo of the Property Signage. The signage shows 1 of the 2 versions of the Front Facade I designed for the client... this being the first version. However, the client and I decided upon the second version, for which I've posted the drawing for reference.
- Like the Beachfront Residence, this building is located in a Flood Zone, and is elevated to meet the BFE requirements.
- The structure for this residence utilizes timber pilings, as opposed to the concrete pilings utilized for the Beachfront Residence. There are several reasons why a given project utilizes wood or concrete for the pilings... but, the important thing to keep in mind is that each building meets an Engineer's specifications based on various calculations. And, while concrete may offer advantages in certain conditions, timber pilings quite often are more than adequate in meeting a project's structural requirements.
- You'll notice the wood stringers have been installed, as well as the First Floor floor joists. The Front Porch has stringers installed across the front, but the deck joists have not yet been installed. The deck joists are sized smaller than the 2x12 floor joists for a couple of reasons...
1. They do not need to be as large because they are not carrying as much of a load as the floor joists.
2. There is a step down from the finished first floor to the top of the finished porch decking so that water at the outdoor porch zone does not wash over the Entry Door threshold.
- The last photo is taken from the property towards the bay, which the small development fronts. It was a cloudy day when I took photos and the resolution is not the best but, you'll notice at the right side of the photo sits the Causeway, which connects Galveston to the "mainland". This is a newly enlarged and renovated bridge, completed a few years back, which adds drama when viewing the natural beauty of the bay and surrounding wetlands.
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