Full Interior Renovation & Structural Beam Open-Concept
Converted a compartmentalized 1960s floor plan into an expansive modern open-concept space by replacing 24 feet of load-bearing walls with flush structural beams.
Project Photos & Workmanship
Detailed jobsite photography showcasing every stage of execution.
Removal of load-bearing center wall and installation of flush recessed LVL beam.
New open-concept layout with drywall finish, LED recessed lighting, and subfloors.
Custom hardwood floor installation and trim moulding installation.
Completed modern open kitchen and living area with continuous sightlines.
Key Specifications
- •Engineered structural load transfer calculations
- •Temporary shoring walls during beam placement
- •Flush ceiling installation for zero headroom loss
- •Full MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) relocation
Scope of Work
- •Selective structural demolition
- •Triple LVL beam installation with steel posts
- •Electrical panel upgrades & whole-house lighting
- •Level 5 drywall finish & custom millwork
Materials Installed
- •Engineered Weyerhaeuser Microllam LVL
- •Lally Columns & Heavy Duty Base Plates
- •Solid White Oak Hardwood Flooring
- •Sherwin-Williams Premium Zero-VOC Finishes
Client Result & Outcome
Brought natural light throughout the entire first floor, creating an expansive space ideal for entertaining.
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