House Renovation

[Kurt Aebi]

This took me so long to complete - as far as the outside is concerned. Still have the inside to renovate. This took so long because it was a cash job (Pay as you go) Did everything but the roof myself.

We bought this place in 1987, started removating the kitchen in 1988 and since I had to tear off some siding, spent the next 6 years redoing the outside. It was completed for 2 years before the roof was done. That gave me time to finish the kitchen in between.

[Jim Becker]

Wow! That's an outstanding transformation. It's wonderful how you were able to retain and add so much character. Nice job...be proud.

[Tyler Howell]

Very Nice Kurt.

I feel your pain

[Jason Tuinstra]

Kurt, great looking house. The roof looks fantastic. Sounds like a lot of work. Good job.

[Chris Padilla]

Outstanding and something to be proud of every time you pull up to it!

[Tony Falotico]

My hats off to ya' Kurt ! Fantastic Job.

[Don Abele]

Kurt, amazing transformation. I love the standing seam roof and will be interested in one for the house I plan on building in Maine when I retire. Any words of wisdom on the roof?

BTW, the green with cedar clapboards is the exact look we want for our house as well.

[Lars Thomas]

Wow, that doesn't even look like the same place. I love it. Lars

[Kurt Aebi]

Thanks Guys,

It was a lot of work and I really loved doing it. Plus, it was a great excuse to add new Tools along the way (gotta love that!).

Doc,
I had a well known local roofer that specialises in standing seam roofs do the installation. They have done jobs in southern Maine (York area), but man are they expensive ($13K for mine - But I have valleys and changing pitches from the main roof to the enclosed porch and additions), but I guess you get what you pay for too!
I went with the 24 ga. Kynar coated painted steel as well (not sure, but I think the steel is powder coated, not just paint). I guess my advice would be to go with the best you can afford and you won't go wrong.
If anyone is looking for a roof that snow will not stay on - this type should definitely be on your list along with natural slate. You can see the snow piled up on the bush covers on th efront of the house.
By the way, the cedar clapboards were $2.00 LF when I bought them (Clear Red Cedar - 8" Clapboards). The main thing about the renovation is that we owe nothing on it.

Now this summer I'll be tackling the Living Room - I'll post before and afters of that as well. I wish I had a before picture of the kitchen as it was originally (4) smaller rooms and now (1) large one. Oh well, lesson learned when doing each of the others.

[Dick Parr]

Kurt everyone has said everything. All I can add is very nice!

[Kurt Aebi]

Tyler,

I know you do feel my pain, I know you do!.

My kitchen had a plywood floor and ceiling for about 4 years - talk about splinters when you just had on your socks!

Keep on going and you too will see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Then you'll knock some more walls down and start it allover again!

Ain't owning a home just Grand!