Final Post

We have been late in posting a final chapter to the blog.   However the good news is that on May 17^th the Township did a final inspection of the project, issued an occupancy permit and closed the file.  Thus Mike, Christina, Christopher, Stephen, Megan and David were able to take full occupancy of their new cottage for the May long week-end as promised.

Everyone at Singer Construction would like to thank the Collins for allowing us to build their dream cottage.  It has been a pleasure to work with Mike and Christina and our very humble opinion is that the project turned out beautifully with credit going to our great crew of guys and trusted subcontractors.  We must also give credit to Mike and Christina for their concept and vision from design to finish.

Congratulation and best wishes for many years of relaxation in your new Lake House. 

Shown below are some photos of the finished cottage.

Lake view

Rear view

Sunroom

Great Room

Living Room

 Dining Room

Christina's Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Other Bedrooms

Thank you

April 13th, 2012

I have been remiss in not posting any updates for the past month.  The cottage is progressing very nicely.  In fact the upstairs is effectively finished (except for a few minor items) and is ready to receive the furniture.

Upstairs floor  The antique hemlock floors upstairs are all finished and they look gorgeous. 

Master Bedroom  The room is finished and it is dramatic

The Master Bathroom is done in tiles and cedar

 

Other Bedrooms and Office  are also completed

Second Floor Bathroom  only needs a few things connected

Main Floor

Stairs are installed except for the railing which has been delayed to allow more room to bring in the bedroom furniture

The beams have been protected are are awaiting for the ceiling to be installed.  (The balusters for the stairs are leaning in front of the fireplace are all stained)

The Slate Floor is almost complete.  A small area still needs to be grouted and the tiles need to be sealed

 

The kitchen is partly installed

 

Utility Room  I have to include this photo of the pipes, wires, etc., which control the heating electrical, sound and plumbing for the cottage, and that is not all of it because the water pump, tank and heater were removed temporarily to install the slate on the floor.  I am a graduate engineer and I am intimidated by this room.  I hope that Mike and Christina understand it all better than I do. 

Sunroom  The sunroom is done except for the screen doors and the windows.  I think the cedar walls and ceiling look fantastic.  The windows will be measured next week and will be installed in early May.

Covered Porch is still a work in progress.  The ceiling is done but it is currently the main work area for the cutting storing and staining.

Shingles The shingling is now complete and by the end of the day the aluminum fascia should also be done.



March 7, 2012

It has been a month since the last update because very little was happening at the job site.  Our crew was busy at another project as we allowed most of the pine for the walls to get acclimatized to the humidity level in the cottage in order to reduce shrinkage after the installation. 

However everyone is now back and work is proceeding at a very fast pace.  Yesterday over half a dozen activities were in progress.

1. The fireplace doors were installed

2. The painter had whitewashed Megan's room, had stained the stairs, and was at work staining the stair railing before installation. The doors are all stained are are waiting for the walls to be finished before they can be installed

3. The tile installers were installing the slate in the main floor bathroom for approval before proceeding with the rest of the main floor

4. The pine on the bedroom walls has been done and Adam was working on the Master Bedroom walls and ceiling.  The trim will only be done after the floor and the doors are installed

The cedar in the upstairs bathrooms is almost all done

The hallway walls are done and the stair to the attic is in place

5. Jon and Matt had installed the rest of the shakes on the front gable and were working on the front fascia and soffit.  The temperature was in the teens so Jon was working in a T-shirt

6. The hickory for the second floor is all on site and the installer was getting his equipment ready to start the installation on Friday

A lot has been accomplished over the last two weeks, and it is starting to look more like a finished cottage.