This 3,036 sq. ft. single-family home in Wayland was a flip-house project where Millhawlk handled the rough framing, roof shingle installation, and window installation. During construction, a foundation reinforcement was required after our team excavated alongside the existing structure and a field inspection was conducted. Following the inspection, our structural engineer instructed the site team to install ½” diameter rods with 10×10” steel plates diagonally. This anchoring system is recommended for solid block foundations.
For all projects involving a second-floor addition—such as this one at 15 Parkridge—we always request a detailed analysis of the existing foundation to determine whether reinforcement is needed, ensuring the project’s safety and stability.
Since this project involved transforming a single-family home with a basement and first floor into a three-level residence (garage/basement, first floor, and second floor), the framing process required a mix of reinforcing the existing structure and adding new framing. All existing walls were reinforced with sisters 2×6 studs, in compliance with building code requirements, which mandate 2×6 exterior walls when modifying an existing structure.
In the basement, we installed a new triple 14” LVL main beam to support the floors above in conjunction with the foundation. On the first floor, a new central beam was added along with new 2×10 KD joists spaced at 16” O.C. For the second floor, we designed a beam system strategically distributed to support the roof while working in tandem with the beam below. A new 2×10 KD ceiling joist system was also installed. The roof was framed with 2×10 KD rafters and a centered ridge board, completing the structural framework.
For finishes, the client requested 7/16” OSB plywood for wall sheathing and CDX plywood for roof sheathing. We installed Vinyl United Windows and completed the roof with GAF Architectural asphalt shingles. To finish the exterior, we used ¾” Azek trims for the fascias.
