architecture residential driftwood residence construction
Yachats, Oregon, USA - 1989
Aside from the concrete work, rough plumbing, and carpet laying, all the construction work on this home was done by the architect and his family.
Work experience included rough and finish carpentry, insulation, siding, roofing, electrical, drywall, tiling, flooring, windows...
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First floor framing following the concrete foundation contractor, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Floor joists are hung from the pressure-treated sills within the foundation to minimize building height, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Laying the 1-1/8" t&g plywood subfloor, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Plywood subfloor is fastened with both glue and nails to eliminate squeeking.
Using a nail gun to fasten the subfloor, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Framing the first wall, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Erecting the first wall, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Framing around the entrance shows structural plywood shearwalls, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Framing the ceiling joists, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
House awaiting last ceiling joists and sheeting, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Framed structure wrapped in Tyvek moisture barrier, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Beveled cedar siding, vinyl windows, and exterior doors before concrete porch is poured, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
After hanging 5/8" type-x drywall, a rough knock-down texture is applied, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Shadow helps with the finish carpentry oak base board, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Mixing grout, cutting tile, and installing on fireplace and hearth, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Tile hearth and fireplace, Greatroom, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
Tile countertop, Master Bath, Driftwood Residence, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1989.
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