Bloomfield Residence

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Description

Interior renovations in the kitchen, upstairs and attic, replacement of windows and improvements to the home’s energy efficiency

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

T. G. Prestige

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Interior and exterior survey
  • Preliminary sketches for layout changes to all floors
  • Permit application process and CCU presentations
  • Demolition and construction drawings
  • Interior design with the clients
  • Coordination of engineers and other participants
  • Requesting quotes for specialized services and shop drawing review
  • Work supervision and site visits

SCOPE OF WORK:

  • Replacement of the original windows with an energy rated model approved by the CCU
  • Addition of skylights and dormers requiring the integration of new structure to the basement
  • Redesign of the ground floor to combine the kitchen, the dining room and the dinette and to add a guest bedroom with its private bathroom
  • Opening of the kitchen and dining room onto the garden with large glass doors
  • Reconfiguration of the 2nd floor and renovation of the bathrooms with low-flow fixtures
  • Attic insulation from the inside and new ventilated roof structure on the outside
  • General re-routing of the mechanical systems into the warm areas of the house
  • Installation of a geothermic energy system to replace the old and costly oil/electric heating

MAIN CHALLENGE:

Maximizing the attic living space and adding two dormers and three skylights while improving the insulation and ventilation of the existing roof

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