Below we have chronicled the construction of a 480 square foot cottage (20’x24′) in Boiling Springs from beginning to end. We started digging footings on September 12, 2011 and this little cottage was ready for occupancy on October 17, 2011!
Finding the right spot…
Digging the footings…
Footings poured…
Foundation is in…
Plumbing roughed in and foundation filled…
Slab poured…
Time for framing…
Roof trusses in place…
Trying to beat the rain…
Roof shingles going on…
Housewrap and windows installed…
Shingles and siding complete…
Inside walls and other prepping before insulation…
Insulation installed…
Sheetrock installed…
Septic Tank going in…
Cabinets and counter tops…
In the picture above you can see the knockdown finish on the walls and ceilings. Also, you can see in the right hand corner where the stacker washer and dryer will go.
1 1/2 ton heat pump pictured…
Bedroom area.
Flooring being installed…
View of Kitchen looking into Bedroom…
Kitchen with appliances installed…
Bathroom…
Living area…
The final touches….storm door being installed…
Ready for occupancy!
We hope you have enjoyed watching this little cottage being built. Should you be in the market for one any time soon, please give us a call and we’ll be glad to set up a time for you to come and see our model.
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