Marsh Road - February 2025
Marsh Rd. Project Update: Follow along and watch the progress!
February - Perfect Weather Window for Concrete Pours
What a productive February! We poured our concrete footings for the new garage and columns. The favorable weather gave us a break that helped us find the perfect window to complete our concrete pours.
Timing the Concrete Pours
Anyone who has worked construction in Central Oregon understands that February weather can be unpredictable. When we see a chance, we have to be ready to move when the weather opens up. Concrete needs specific temperature and moisture conditions to cure properly, so we always have to keep a close eye on forecasts. When there’s a break, flexibility comes into play and we make it happen.
The Foundation Work
Pouring footings for the garage addition and front entry columns represents a major milestone. These aren’t just concrete slabs - this is a solid foundation that will support the three-car garage addition. Those beautiful timber-framed elements will also be giving this home an authentic farmhouse aesthetic.
Watching concrete flow into the perfectly prepared forms is always exciting because we know we’re building something that will last for generations.
While Concrete Cures, Interior Work Continues
While the concrete was curing outside, our team continued the interior reframing work. This home renovation process is completely reconfiguring how this home functions and how this family will live in their space.
We’re simultaneously reworking the plumbing and electrical systems to match the new design, so there’s lots of coordination happening. The reframing work creates the structure for that spacious primary bathroom and functional walk-in closet we designed during the planning phase.
Behind The Scenes Coordination
What you don't see happening during this phase is the incredible precision required. Every outlet, every switch, every fixture location gets mapped out not just for today's design, but for this family's future needs too..
The Strategy Behind Smooth Progress
The beauty of this phase is watching everything come together simultaneously. While concrete cures outside, electrical and plumbing systems are being perfectly positioned inside - it's like conducting an orchestra where every instrument has to hit their notes at exactly the right time.
What’s Next
With solid foundations in place and interior systems taking shape, we’re building momentum toward the exterior work that will really showcase this home’s new farmhouse character. Stay tuned as we continue turning this 3,000 square-foot home into the modern rustic masterpiece the homeowners have been dreaming about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you coordinate multiple specialty contractors working simultaneously?
Successful coordination requires detailed scheduling and clear communication. Each trade needs specific access and timing, so we create detailed work sequences that allow everyone to complete their work expertly without conflicts.
Q: Why reframe interior walls during a remodel?
Reframing allows us to completely reconfigure room layouts and optimize spaces to maximize function. In this Central Oregon home renovation, reframing enables us to swap the oversized closet and undersized bathroom, creating spaces that will serve the homeowners better.
Q: How long does concrete take to cure in Central Oregon winter weather?
Concrete typically takes 7-28 days to fully cure, but we can work on it after 24-48 hours when temperatures stay above freezing. February's unpredictable weather requires us to monitor forecasts closely and move quickly when we get those perfect temperature windows with low moisture. Our experienced team knows exactly when conditions are right for pouring garage footings and foundation work.
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