The custom Steilacoom, Wash., house we’re working on is being sided with Hardieplank siding and HardieShingle siding; the Milgard WoodClad doors are in and most of the windows. The house’s heating system has been installed and a subcontractor is at work on the electrical right now. Because of the house’s size, it requires a sprinkler [...]
Author Archives: Mike Boyle
Siding going up, systems going in
January 4, 2010 – 12:38 pm
Roof, sheeting are up on Steilacoom home
November 3, 2009 – 12:11 pm
Work progresses on this beautiful waterview home Fat Boy Construction is building in Steilacoom, Wash. Hand-framing is complete, the garage floor has been poured, sheeting is up, and a 30-year architectural composite shingle roof has been installed. Next up: Shear-tie panel inspection, then installation of windows, Tyvek, insulation and siding.
We’re Hand-framing this Steilacoom View Home
October 23, 2009 – 12:20 pm
Work is progressing on this 5,700-square-foot custom home in Steilacoom, Washington. The Fatboy crew is currently hand-framing the house. In order to maximize the views of Puget Sound, we’re using Simpson Strong-Tie panels in the corners, so we can install large windows without compromising shear value (the ability for the walls to support horizontal loads). [...]
FatBoy Construction is currently working on a 3-story, 1350 sq ft addition in the town of Steilacoon.
January 7, 2009 – 11:32 am
The homeowners love their neighborhood and their home, so a home renovation with an addition was an ideal choice. This project presented an interesting challenge: In order to maximize the view, we needed to create additional space for windows without compromising on shear value, which is the ability for the walls to support horizontal loads. [...]