Anatomy of a renovation
Dogwood Lane, Portland.
A dying home, desperate for a second chance, saved by BCR. The ultimate entire-home remodel.
AFTERBEFORE
Exterior & Landscape
- ▸New deck and sliding glass door, outdoor-rated materials
- ▸3" ABS drainage from downspouts around the entire home
- ▸New 30-year roof, gutters and downspouts
- ▸New exterior paint, Sherwin Williams premium line
- ▸Windows replaced and reglazed as necessary
- ▸Two buried 3/4" PVC conduits for a future EV charger or outdoor power
- ▸51 arborvitae planted as a privacy screen
- ▸Automatic irrigation for front lawn and arborvitae
- ▸Weed barrier beneath front and rear landscape rock
- ▸Photocell-controlled exterior lighting, front and rear
- ▸Window well drainage improved; trenches and sloped membrane divert water from the house
Kitchens & Interiors
- ▸New kitchen cabinets upstairs and downstairs
- ▸New appliances upstairs and downstairs
- ▸New washer and dryer on both floors
- ▸Lower-level kitchenette wired for a future full kitchen: 50-amp range outlet, two 20-amp small appliance circuits, dedicated dishwasher, disposal, microwave and range hood circuits
- ▸Radiant heated flooring and bidet wiring in the lower-level bathroom
- ▸Motion-activated lighting in the downstairs entry, hall and laundry room
Systems & Structure
- ▸Underground oil tank removed
- ▸New high-efficiency Daikin heat pump with Daikin One smart thermostat
- ▸HVAC ducts professionally cleaned
- ▸Mini split installations
- ▸All-new plumbing: PEX piping, copper stub-outs, ABS drainage
- ▸All-new electrical: 200-amp service, 200-amp main panel upstairs, 125-amp panel downstairs, grounded wiring, outlets and switches
- ▸Continuous rigid foam insulation with sealed seams around exterior walls
- ▸Sound- and climate-insulated 2x6 walls around the lower-level mechanical room and bathroom
- ▸Both fireplaces wired and fitted with 1,500-watt heaters
- ▸Photocell lighting with motion-sensor automation on the lower level