We have an update on our Bowen Island Custom Home. The project is nearing completion! And while we will really miss working on this beautiful site, we are excited to welcome our clients to their new home.
Progress Report
We’ve made a lot of progress since our last blog post on the project. We have added siding, decking and landscaping steps on the exterior. We have also completed the hydro hookup and solar panels are now providing the majority of the power required for the property.
Inside, we have completed all of the tile, flooring, trim and cabinets. We have installed the shower glass and the plumbing fixtures are all going in next week.
It’s All in the Details
While many of the features on this project are worth mentioning, here are a couple of the details that are really breathtaking.
- Landscaping steps. We’ve added over 40 beautiful granite slab stair treads and bluestone landings which lead to the principal building. We spent so much of the build walking up and down a steep slope. These new additions not only look amazing, they’re also making our work much easier!
- Siding and decking – Both the building siding as well as the deck have been completed. We used Thermowood treated ash for the decking and hemlock for siding. Thermowood treatment uses heat and drying to remove moisture from the wood. This gives it protection from rot and microorganisms. By using this product, we removed the need for any stain or oil applications which require maintenance and can be environmentally harmful.
- Stuv fireplace – Having an oceanfront property allows for breathtaking views. But sometimes (especially in the Pacific Northwest) those views are best enjoyed while indoors. (IYKYK) The recently installed Stuv fireplace will ensure that everyone is cozy and warm indoors on those stormy days while still being able to admire the view from the large living room windows.
- Hardwood flooring and stairs – Big kudos to our floor installers. It took a lot of work in stall all the flooring and stairs on this project. We made sure that all of the flooring grain was continuous throughout the building. Attention to detail like this requires a lot of thought and careful planning. We used custom wide plank oak and made the treads on site to create a seamless waterfall look for the stairs. It was well worth it!
Final Steps on our Bowen Island Custom Home
We hope you enjoyed reading about our update on our Bowen Island custom home. It has been an amazing project to work on so far and each trade has completed their work with a strong sense of pride. Still to come – landscaping and a living roof! One thing’s for sure, we’re becoming experts in unique spaces for discerning clients.