Carpet install

Our carpet crew arrived and in one long day was able to install all the upper floor and basement material.  It is always impressive how, when you choose the right crew, a substantial impact can be made on the jobsite in such a short time. 

Deck staining

Using the last of the mild weather we were able to stain out exterior cedar decks and stair landings.  The building is now nearly ready for the condo registry process. 

Hardwood tile transitions

Having a seamless transition between flooring surfaces is generally the preferred approach. The skilled tradespeople we hire know exactly how to do this, and the tiled foyer to living room hardwood transition is a classic example. 

Hardwood is now complete in the first unit. Next up is finalizing the tile and the plumbing. 

Permeable paver install for visitor parking stall

The city issued a requirement that the project feature a permeable geotextile material be installed as the driving surface of the visitor parking stall. 

To deal with this requirement we located a new supplier that stocks the material and began the install today.  First the parking stall was levelled and bladed with the skid steer. Crushed material was added and compacted and raked. Finally the ecogrid blocks were put down.  Later we will purchase some pea gravel and fill in the ecogrid material. 

Hardwood install begins

The installer has started laying the hardwood. Because it is wide plank engineered oak, it must be glued and nailed.  The large pieces means that the install goes quite quickly. 

Kitchen backsplash tile

Our kitchen backsplash is tiled and ready to grout 

Grouting tile

Our Tilesetter crew is now completing a few rooms and applying the grout. Hardwood flooring is booked to begin tomorrow. 

Landscaping begins at the threeplex

Taking full advantage of the warm autumn weather we were able to start the landscaping process at the threeplex.  In the rear area two deciduous trees and a variety of shrubs were dug in and generously surrounded with a compost loam mixture.  Cover will be added in the form of a mulch later.  

Natural stone shower base

Our master bathroom shower will feature a natural stone base. The variety we often use is a flat cut pebble.  It features a very natural stone appearance with a surface that is comfortable on the feet.  

Quartz countertop

Our first house had the countertop surfaces templated last week. The material was delivered today and installed along with the three bathroom sinks and the kitchen sink. All sinks we are using are undermount style which makes for a much nicer finish. 

Stucco completion

Under ideal weather conditions our acrylic stucco was completed today. The smooth finish complements the quality work done by the prep crew to endure such a nice outcome. 

Stucco acrylic application

Our crew has returned to apply the acrylic stucco to the cured sand and cement scratch coat.  Significant progress was made on day one and more than likely the job will be complete tomorrow. This final exterior stage allows a total site cleanup to take place and for landscaping to begin. 

Tile prep

With the kitchen complete in the first unit we can now begin the tile. Our crew is prepping the water proof walls in the shower in the basement and will soon be installing the custom tile we selected. Ditra underlayment material is also installed on the basement floor.