We’ve started framing the house on Shattuck Street, and wanted to share some of the photos.

Starting Frame

1st Deck

Building a Fireplace w/Floor Installation

Standing Family Room Gable

Gable Set

Front Elevation

Left Side Elevation

Rear Elevation

Setting 2nd Floor Joists

Waterproof Insulation installed prior to deck

Waterproof Insulation installed prior to deck

2nd Floor Deck Installed

Loading 2nd Floor

Standing Wall

Standing Wall Complete

Street shot at day\'s end

3rd Floor Deck

Cutting Joists for 3rd Deck

Street Shot of Deck Install

3rd Floor Deck

3rd Floor Deck

Setting Joists

Checking dimensions

Setting hallway joists on microlam

Checking wall for plum & straight

Setting Stairwell Joists

Setting Stairwell Joists Back

3rd Floor Deck Near Completion

Setting Main Rafters

Setting Main Rafters

Main Rafter Set Complete

Sheathing, ZIP Waterproof Roof Sheathing by Hubber

ZIP Sheathing on main complete, taped & waterproof

Installing 3.5

SDS Tank set & field ready for leach pipe installation

1500 Gal. SDS Tank & ASTM Spec\'s

Roofers arrive

Installing Ice & Water on cheek

6\' Ice & Water on Roof

Front is well underway

15lb Felt Application

Almost done

Front Complete 1st day

Rear Complete 2nd day

Kitchen bumpout view & cheek ice & water install

Enjoy!

We’ve just started some new construction for a single-family home on Shattuck Street here in Pepperell.  I’m going to be journaling the entire construction process, so here are some pictures from the site taken on the day when we broke ground (April 6th).

Views

Common Drive Entry

Cellar hole flat & level

Cellar Hole

Retaining Wall Right Side of Lot

Footing Formed

Footing Formed

Footing Drain left side

Footing Drain Exit, Rear

2500 lb concrete arrives

Key Way & Drain

Setting Wall Forms

First Trucks Arrive

Looking for the mouse in the forms

Starting to rain & getting muddy

Concrete into Family Room wall

Shot of Steel Rebar in Foundation wall

Stripping forms a.m. next day

Loading forms for next job

Loading planks

Waterproofing Walls & Ties

Preparing Floor for Pour

Setting Garage stops & step

Drainage Stone placed & ready for pour

Formed & ready for concrete

Outside front perimeter drain

Outside back perimeter drain

Local visitors

Coating complete back

Clearing SDS field

Foundation backfilled

Compacting floor before pour

Removing tree for underground electric

Loading logs out

Pouring floor begins

Pulling concrete & screeding

Power finishing floor to commercial spec

Building retaining walls, front & back

Not very exciting, but what we’re hoping to do is to show how we build houses, from breaking ground to the new family moving in.  And, we want you to get a feel for the Design Build difference.

Enjoy!

Steve Foley

The Smiths in Pepperell, MA were looking for a few changes to the home plans for their Fox Lane house.  Here are custom plan drawings for their house based on their unique requirements.

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Here is another gallery of the great work done by Design Build Realty Corp.  With every job, Steve Foley creates homes of distinction, with attention to every detail from the foundation and drainage, to the trim around the front door and in your hallways.

Foundation and Drainage - Design Build Realty Corp.

Construction Detail - Design Build Realty Corp.

Chimney Detail - Design Build Realty Corp.

Entry Plans - Design Build Realty Corp.

Entry Work - Design Build Realty Corp.

Finished Entry - Design Build Realty Corp.

Front Door - Design Build Realty Corp.

Entry Foyer - Design Build Realty Corp.

Stairs and Dining Room - Design Build Realty Corp.

Stairs and Foyer - Design Build Realty Corp.

Stairs Detail - Design Build Realty Corp.

Full Kitchen - Design Build Realty Corp.

Kitchen Nook - Design Build Realty Corp.

Custom Kitchen Island - Design Build Realty Corp.

Custom Kitchen - Design Build Realty Corp.

Small Bathroom - Design Build Realty Corp.

Whirlpool Tub - Design Build Realty Corp.

Bathroom Vanity - Design Build Realty Corp.

Master Bedroom - Design Build Realty Corp.

Bedroom - Design Build Realty Corp.

Family Room - Design Build Realty Corp.

Family Room Detail - Design Build Realty Corp.

Window Seat - Design Build Realty Corp.

Corner Cabinet - Design Build Realty Corp.

Bookshelf and French Doors - Design Build Realty Corp.

Backyard Shed - Design Build Realty Corp.

Detached Garage - Design Build Realty Corp.

Landscaping - Design Build Realty Corp.

Landscaping Pepperell - Design Build Realty Corp.

3 Fox Lane Pepperell, MA