This has been our greatest feat of problem solving yet! This 1937 log cabin has a 400 sq ft basement. We converted this space into a one bedroom one bathroom finished basement. In order to finish this space and make it habitable, we had to solve several problems:

• Cut foundation and install new egress window to make a bedroom

• Cut foundation and install new bathroom window

• Remove and replace concrete slab to achieve a minimum 7 foot ceiling height

• As part of the slab replacement, install new steel columns supporting 4 separate 5 inch steel beams that now carry the load of the main floor above the basement

• Replace cast iron plumbing drain pipes and move all plumbing drain pipes into the furring walls so they aren’t taking up overhead space

• Re-route all pluming drain lines into a new lift station

• Replace all stainless steel water lines with Pex

• Relocate water heater

• Rebuild stairs to achieve code compliant geometry

• Add mudroom to west side of home to accommodate new basement stairs

We are oh so proud of the finished product. Please enjoy a photo tour of our hard work!