Framing the dormers for the bedrooms and bathroom.

The second floor utilizes open web trusses. This system allows longer spans and more flexibility for mechanical runs.

The first floor joist system being installed. Todd and crew are working on the stairway opening to the crawl space.

The foundation grade beams are ready almost ready for pouring concrete.  The helical pier caps are tied into the grade beam.  The grade beam transfers all  load to the piers.

The site is excavated and the base is filled with gravel. The soil is full of organic material, so a traditional foundation will not work.

This is 10 minutes into demo, its amazing how easy this cottage came down.

After several other items were removed and donated, the existing pine flooring was removed - as much as possible - for re-use into the new floor or other trim details.  

The Baseview House is inspired by the former structure, but enlarged and updated to be a fantastic lake house. There is a strong emphasis on public areas and views to the lake.

The existing cottage served its purpose very well as the family summer vacation hot spot.  To preserve nostalgia, we salvaged some great 5/4 pine, to use in the new house.