One of largest physical changes to our new basement space will be the addition of several feet gained by extending under the back porch, which is currently a grubby set of shelves covered over with white lattice. Sounds like a simple enough procedure and it is, in essence. But in reality it means that the stucco gets ripped off the south side of the house, an 80 year old wall is bashed out and the foundation is carved and sliced, with huge chunks of old cement manhandled out to the waiting bins.
A new foundation will need to be poured and a step put in to facilitate the difference in ground level, and the stairs and porch will have to be rebuilt, as the porch floor is now also considered a roof to the new inside addition.
One of largest physical changes to our new basement space will be the addition of several feet gained by extending under the back porch, which is currently a grubby set of shelves covered over with white lattice. Sounds like a simple enough procedure and it is, in essence. But in reality it means that the stucco gets ripped off the south side of the house, an 80 year old wall is bashed out and the foundation is carved and sliced, with huge chunks of old cement manhandled out to the waiting bins.
Exciting removals--I like the old wood siding that has an alternating horizontal banding.
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