Original condition of red brick one-and-a-half-story Ontario farmhouse at start of full restoration project by JCB & Sons.
Basement view looking up through exposed timber joists, double brick walls, and stone foundation during structural teardown in Ontario farmhouse.
Basement of Priceville farmhouse restoration with new concrete floor, footing, steel posts, floor beam, and framing prep for insulation.
Back addition of Priceville farmhouse with low ceiling joists removed, exposing original brick, chimney, and roof sheathing during teardown.
Exterior of back addition on Priceville farmhouse with sheathing removed, showing exposed framing and scaffolding during structural remediation.
Interior of Priceville farmhouse addition with new Wood I-joists installed at 9-foot ceiling height against original brick wall.
Framed view from inside Priceville farmhouse addition showing new Wood I-joists, open wall studs, and backyard during renovation.
Interior framing of Priceville farmhouse addition with new Wood I-joists, OSB wall sheathing, framed window and door openings, and exposed roof deck above future kitchen and dining area.
Interior of Priceville farmhouse addition with drywall installed on ceiling for spray foam backing, completed framing, wiring, and ductwork prior to insulation.
Interior of Priceville farmhouse addition with polyurethane spray foam insulation installed, showing original brick wall and new framing.
Priceville farmhouse addition with drywall sanding complete and new windows and doors installed during interior finishing phase.
New entranceway in Priceville farmhouse addition with drywall installed and exposed original brick wall visible during finishing phase.
Exterior of Priceville farmhouse with house wrap installed on addition and new wall framing completed prior to window and door installation.
Interior of original Priceville farmhouse with new main floor subflooring, exterior wall framing, and exposed roof structure prior to second floor joist installation.
Main floor of Priceville farmhouse with wall framing, new wood floor joists, stair opening, and plywood subflooring installed.
Main floor of Priceville farmhouse with ductwork installed and stair landing framed in above new subfloor and wall structure.
Drywall completed in main floor of Priceville farmhouse with carpet-grade stairs installed to second floor landing.
Main floor of Priceville farmhouse with drywall completed, new doors and windows installed, and prep underway for priming.
Second floor of Priceville farmhouse with exterior walls framed, new subfloor installed, and original rafters exposed prior to ceiling and partition framing.
Second floor of Priceville farmhouse with new ceiling joists installed, original rafters and roof sheathing exposed, and exterior wall framing nearing completion.
Completed second floor framing in Priceville farmhouse with new 2x12 rafters, baffle vents, interior partitions, and ceiling strapping installed for insulation.
Jude Bender smiling on the second floor of Priceville farmhouse, standing among freshly installed framing prior to insulation.
Completed second floor framing in Priceville farmhouse with new 2x12 rafters, baffle vents, interior partitions, and ceiling strapping installed for insulation.
Jude Bender smiling on the second floor of Priceville farmhouse, standing among freshly installed framing prior to insulation.
Exterior of Priceville farmhouse with scaffolding erected, roof stripped for shingle prep, and stone being slung around foundation following waterproofing.
View from original farmhouse peak looking down at new addition with two-tone brown high-lifetime shingles installed on roof in Priceville restoration.
Block foundation under Priceville farmhouse addition fully excavated, cleaned, and prepped with non-shrink grout ahead of waterproof coating.
Waterproofing completed on Priceville farmhouse foundation with protective membrane, sock-covered weeping tile, and French drain pipes installed before backfill.
Three-quarter crushed stone being installed around Priceville farmhouse foundation for drainage, with heavy coverage ensuring long-term water protection.