Author: vmezhvinsky | Filed under: Walls and Foundation | Tags: cement, chronicle, concrete, construction, development, Excavation, foundation, home, house, media room, Noe Valley, project, Project Noe, real estate, reinforced concrete, renovation, San Francisco, wall |
The nearly 14 feet tall portion of the foundation shown here is what will be the media room on the second floor. The concrete walls are well suited for sound insulation, making this space ideal for a home theater. Read more »
Author: vmezhvinsky | Filed under: Excavation | Tags: April, dirt, dumptruck, Excavation, home, house, March, Noe Valley, project, Project Noe, real estate, renovation, San Francisco |
Delayed by weeks of rainy weather, the crew was finally able to begin excavation at the beginning of March, completing the task by early April. In total, about 850 cubic yards of dirt was excavated from the site, requiring nearly 70 trips Read more »
Author: jklesure | Filed under: Demolition | Tags: Demolition, Excavation, February, house, Noe Valley, project, Project Noe, real estate, renovation, San Francisco |
The project commenced in mid-February, and started with the demolition of parts of the house and the excavation of a good portion of the land at the rear of the property. During demolition of the rear of the house, the crew discovered some pre-existing fire damage and an inadequate brick foundation for much of the house. Roughly 95% of the existing house is being demolished, leaving a partial wall and a portion of the garage the only original remnants of the previous home. Read more »
