Patio Room Conversion

This is a project we just completed. We converted the patio into an extra room. First we had to frame out two new exterior walls. Then we removed the sliding door that led from the living room to the patio. We installed a new metal exterior door in its place. We removed one window and created a cased opening to lead from the existing bedroom into the new space. We removed a bathroom window, framed over the opening, installed sheetrock, applied skip trowel texture in the bathroom to match, and installed a  bathroom exhaust fan. In the new space, we sheetrocked all the walls, textured, installed baseboard, one window, a light fixture, and painted it. On the exterior we installed Hardiboard siding, a new storm door, and painted to match the rest of the siding.

CEILING FRAMING - NEW A/C DUCT, ATTIC ACCESS OPENING, LIGHT FIXTURE

RELOCATED ELECTRICAL, INSTALLED TEMPORARY OSB OVER DOORWAY

RELOCATED ELECTRICAL, EXTERIOR FRAMING, OSB SHEATING, AND NEW WINDOW

NEW HARDIBOARD SIDING, ELECTRICAL BOX, DOORWAY

TWO NEW EXTERIOR WALLS AND WINDOW

 

BATHROOM WALL - REMOVED WINDOW, FRAMED AND INSTALLED SHEETROCK, TEXTURED, AND PAINTED

NEW CASED OPENING FROM BEDROOM TO NEW SPACE

CASED OPENING IS TRIMMED OUT

CEILING SHEETROCK INSTALLED, TEXTURED PAINTED, AND TRIMMED OUT

EXTERIOR PAINTED AND STORM DOOR INSTALLED

NEW WALKWAY FROM EXTERIOR DOOR AT LIVING ROOM TO BACKYARD

REMOVED SLIDING DOOR, INSTALLED FRAMING, INSTALLED NEW EXTERIOR DOOR, NEW SHEETROCK, TEXTURED, AND PAINTED

If you are looking to create a new space or modify an existing one call Rainy Day Services today for a free estimate at (972) 747-7734.

Do you have bumps and thumps in your attic?

Do you hear odd bumps, thumps and scurrying noises in your attic? Most likely you do not have ghosts but a rodent or a family of rodents. The calls all start the same way, says a professional animal control officer. In his blog he talks about the reasons why rodents like rats and squirrels like to live in attics . If you hear noises, you can do a quick walk around your home looking for areas, like the ones shown below, that show animal damage and how they are getting in. The best thing to do before calling a repair specialist is to call your pest control company. If you do not have one try Berrett Pest Control located in Richardson, Texas. The reasons for this is first you need to determine if the noises are truly a rodent and then have the rodent(s) removed. You do not want to trap a rodent in your attic by sealing it's access holes because it will find/create a new way out or possibly get into your home through the ceiling. Once you have removed the threat you can have the necessary repairs made to seal the access holes/points.

The best repairs are rodent proof, such as metal flashing in the trouble spots and then covering this with a concrete fiber board (hard as a rock), as your siding. Copper is a good metal to use (expensive) as most rodents do not like the taste.





Of course the best way is to to limit the rodents access to your roof, by keeping your trees trimmed back at least 8 to 10 feet from the shingles. You can also keep bushes and shrubs trimmed back and not allow them to touch your roof line. This is a good practice, as trees and shrubs can rub the grit off of shingles or damage them at the edge of the roof causing water to drip onto your fascia and cause rot or potential roof leaks. Try to limit access to water or food sources, most likely in the form of pet food left in bowls and water bowls.

Remember that rodents like to chew wire casing, so get rid of them as soon as possible and then seal them out. Have your attic inspected for any wiring damage as most attic fires are caused by faulty wiring.

If you find this helpful, please post a comment or offer up your suggestions that have worked for you.

Exterior Wall Expansion

Before picture right hand side




Before picture middle




Before picture left hand side


This house has metal framing. Part of our project entailed installing a new 2"x12" header to support the new wall. The entire project included removing windows, siding, and walls. We framed a new exterior wall approx. 5' farther out. We installed house wrap, new windows, a new door, and Hardiboard siding.


Framing new wall for windows.


Installed OSB decking to exterior of framing.



Framing complete.


This is the interior view of the new wall.

This is the interior view of the wall and ceiling.

Installing house wrap.

After picture right hand side

Chimney siding project

This Plano customer had a large hole in the chimney siding (bottom right corner). In addition, the siding was old and severely weather damaged. We removed the siding and installed new Hardiboard siding and trim, caulked, and painted it.

BEFORE


AFTER


If your chimney siding needs to be replaced or repaired, call Rainy Day Services at (866) 596-2030 for an estimate.

Balcony soffit repair

This customer in Stonebriar (Frisco) had a leak at their front balcony, which in turn damaged the soffit (underside of the balcony). We replaced the material with Hardiboard siding, caulked, and painted it.

BEFORE - damage is along the front edge


AFTER


If you have soffit damage or other wood/ siding repairs, please call Rainy Day Services at 9866) 596-2030 for an estimate.

Church Siding Project

This church in Anna got hit with some high winds recently and they lost a large amount of siding across the front of their building. We were hired to replace the missing siding with Hardi siding.



Here you can see the finished siding install. We installed the new siding on the left side of the cross.


When the project was completed, we painted the entire wall so all the siding would match (the lighting isn't very good in this photo). Call Rainy Day Services today at (866) 596-2030 for an estimate to replace any siding or trim around your church, house, or office.

Chimney Rebuild Project

Remember the severe wind storms we had this spring? Our client's chimney fell over because it was improperly braced. As you can see, the siding seems to be intact. Unfortunately the original builder didn't brace it correctly in the attic.
We framed a new chimney (adding the approporiate bracing in the attic), reinstalled the flue and cap, installed new Hardiboard siding, painted, and flashed the chimney.


This chimney isn't going anywhere for a long time! If you or someone you know needs chimney or siding work, please call Rainy Day Services at (972) 747-7734 for a free estimate.