Conversions On Campbell
All City rough inspections are complete and insulation has been installed. We are now beginning to drywall all four units.
A Change on Charelston
Pryor Construction has begun the complete renovation of a 1200 sf condo in Bucktown. The new design will feature a reconfigured and updated master bathroom and kitchen.
Building Construction Science
An article investigating the problems associated with the use of spray foam insulation on the underside of roof sheathing and the possible moisture problems that are now exhibiting years later. Read Article: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/open-cell-spray-foam-and-damp-roof-sheathing#ixzz5LZEgMaHd
Investigating Existing Footers
There were little to no building codes when much of the city housing stock was built around the 1900’s. We can never assume that any building’s foundation will be the same as the last. Before we propose a basement excavation we must always dig to see how deep the existing foundation goes down. Many times, […]
Launch On Larrabee
Pryor Construction has begun the renovation of a townhome on Larrabee. The 1970 construction was done improperly causing structural failure. We were required to rebuild most of the floor support for the second floor.
Conversions On Campbell
We just completed a large scale basement dig down to create two feet of added celling height for a new basement rental unit. With soil removal, concrete curb, new drainage tile and structural steel in place we are ready for the slab to be poured.
Detail On Damen – Framing
We have ripped the roof right off and we are preparing to expand upward. The third floor joists and decking is being framed in.
Detail On Damen
We are now framing out the original attic to make way for a new dormered space master bedroom suite and additional living space.
Dig Down on Damen
We have just begun the gut renovation of a single family home with an existing basement rental unit. Before beginning a basement dig down in our new project. We hired a company specializing in ground penetrating radar to help determine how deep existing footers were under steel posts. Knowing this helped calculate requirements for new […]
Conversions on Campbell
Pryor Construction has begun the renovation of a 1899 three flat with the addition of a new garden basement unit. This project includes a full basement dig down and the construction of new masonry garages in rear.
