The Mercer Island Home Remodel interior had some challenges to deal with. The original framers had framed a fire place surround that encompassed two stories. With the short sale we had no idea of what to do with it or how to complete it. Our team of designers and field staff come up with concrete. [...]
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Mercer Island House, part 3
April 27, 2012 – 4:10 pm
So from the last blog we were speaking of the veneer stone work on the Mercer Island Home. Here are the finished photos of the exterior. We finished the soffits with a clear cedar tongue and grove that was stained. The clear cedar has no knots in it so it gives it that clean linear [...]
Mercer Island House, Part 2
April 12, 2012 – 3:58 pm
Once the stucco was applied to the Mercer Island house we went to work with stone work. The stone masons used a stone veneer. It is a real stone that is cut into a veneer so it is smaller and easier to use. The masons recommended using a dry stack. The dry stack sticks out [...]
Short Sale Mercer Island
April 9, 2012 – 3:54 pm
FatBoy Construction recently finished a complete renovation of a house on Mercer Island. These before photos show the condition the new buyers were faced with. The previous contractor had started the project in the up market, but was not able to complete it due to the down turn in the economy. So now with a [...]
Fatboy Construction starts new construction home in Steilacoom
September 6, 2011 – 4:05 pm
Last week, we completed the framing inspection on our Steilacoom custom home construction project, so the next step was to insulate and add the sheet rock. Here is a view of the kitchen and nook areas. Notice how the beautiful Milgard windows let that natural light just pour into the space! The next step will [...]
Fatboy Construction starts new construction home in Steilacoom
August 31, 2011 – 3:44 pm
We at Fatboy Construction recently broke ground for a custom construction home in Steilacoom, Washington. Here is a front view of the home. A large wrap-around porch will soon be constructed, giving the home a welcoming, traditional feel. We are nearly ready to start adding the siding as well. This project is coming together rapidly, [...]
American Lake Property Near Completion, Ready to Welcome Owner
July 21, 2011 – 4:18 pm
We’ve been busy wrapping up a couple remodeling projects here at Fatboy Construction! A couple weeks ago, we finished the beautiful remodel of a busy Lakewood dental office. This week, we’re putting the finishing touches on a stunning American Lake home remodel we’ve been hard at work on since last December. Here is how the [...]
With Fatboy, it’s all about the details
July 13, 2011 – 4:44 pm
At Fatboy, we believe in paying attention to the little things, because those little things can add up to something truly spectacular. Today we’d like to show you some of the small, custom touches we’ve added to our American Lake property. Distinctive Wood-Wrapped Windows. Adding custom trim to the windows lends to the decor of [...]
American Lake Property Remodel Wrapping Up
July 6, 2011 – 5:10 pm
After several months of hard work, our American Lake Property is nearly completed. We are in the process of finishing up the outside landscaping and patio. Imagine pulling up to this beautiful, welcoming home at the end of a long day at work! The kitchen is pretty well completed with cabinets and countertops installed. We [...]
Lakewood Dental Office Remodel Progressing Quickly
June 14, 2011 – 9:59 am
A few months ago, Fatboy Construction started a remodel of a Lakewood dental office. We wanted to share the progress we’ve made on this project as it is coming together quickly. Here is one of the dental hygienist stations, as it looks today. The framing, sheet rock, and flooring are all installed. We’ve even begun [...]