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A carriage house overlooking the Adirondacks and Mt Philo. Kind of a tiny house... only bigger. It is about maximizing a footprint and 'cute' factor. We are creating a unique space with unique details... Finished off with horizontal Hardie Lap Pre Finished siding and Wolf PVC trim for a maintenance free home !

This project started as a remodel but ended up very similar to a new custom build. The client had an existing property but was not happy with the ceiling height or layout. After reviewing the structure we learned that the roof system was trussed and required no interior walls, so we lifted the roof a foot and redesigned the entire interior to her specifications. This all necessitated a full deconstruction of all existing systems, insulation, and finishes, much of which we managed the donation to local people or recycle centers.

This client’s directive was: tear it down and build us this (they handed us a picture). We interfaced with their architect and helped complete the design that included a foundation renovation since we were restricted to the existing footprint. Over a 6 month period we demolished the existing camp, and built this client their vision of a post and beam sugar-house/monitor barn style camp, complete with exposed beams on the second floor and tongue and groove finishes on the first floor. We added to that some custom finish pieces including the island, rebar balusters with log stairs and the roof that was notched around a tree!

This costumer was looking to add living space to an unfinished portion of the house above the garage. With a dormer to add some extra room, a few windows, and exposed beams, we accomplished his goals with ease!

This particular job we did all of the site work, and followed the manufacturers kit directions to a tee to create this beautiful multi dormered log cabin. We then added custom cedar details from trees felled on site to create dormer detail and trim many of the windows.

Sometimes a garage is not just a garage. This one happens to double as an art studio. This garage was built to match the house including crown details over the custom windows and siding and trim details that you would not normally find on a garage.

We worked with David Waller Co. on this long time local restaurant. They wanted to add a three season space to their existing successful eatery. We were asked to help set custom post and beam style trusses then engineer and install an insulation system for their multi dimensional, circular feeling, semi-outdoor dining space.

Water happens. Actually more specifically … water damage happens. In this case it was quite extensive in this one corder of the house. We stripped back as far as needed, rebuilt, added a window, and properly flashed and insulated the new wall. Lastly we installed new cedar lap siding to match and align with the existing siding profile.

The impossible deck… Client had stairs down to the water built into the existing rock, but they wanted a place to relax next to the water. We were brought in to build the impossible deck, which is to say, 15 feet of extremely uneven rock needed to be leveled with custom fabrication to be able to lay decking on a level surface. We accented it with horizontal cable railings so the view remained unobstructed.

Pease Mountain Property Maintenance came to us with a request to help them create separated spaces in his house. The client worked from home and needed the workspace delineated from the rest of the living space. The client wanted something rustic yet functional so we naturally gravitated towards classic barn door design out of reclaimed materials.

Roofing has nearly infinite variety and challenges. We have vast experience in all facets, materials, and methods for getting the job done right. We move waste with our own dump trailer and always work hard to protect the surrounding areas when we work. Some contractors aren't fond of roofing... that's not us. We provide the same attention to detail and care to your roof project as we do your interior details and can and will fix any water damaged area's we find as we go.

The devil is in the detail. The short answer is... YES we can do that, and we like it, and we're good at it. 

A referral client contacted us to build a fairly straightforward deck in place of their old rotting one. We love straightforward projects too! This Thompson’s point camp came back to life when the client was able to once again enjoy their beautiful outdoor space.