Another day another dollar

[Riodog]

The house is located on top of a hill

If any of you guys are hunters of gun collectors and would like a hidden gun cabinet I have some ideas something to think about

Whiteworks, I have an office that I would like to get done in oak. Basically drawers underneath and an enclosed gun rack above encased in about 1 " bullet-proof glass. Got a phone number?
Rio

 

[whiteworks]

Well here we go again, I started a new house yesterday, This ones only about 7500 sq.ft. and pretty standard (custom production) IMO. For starters There are a few shots of some radius wall/radius top windows. Currently I am building jamb extensions for these openings so they will accept casing. If you looks closely at the tops of the jamb extension you will notice that it is 1/8" material that is laminated in place all the material is scribed (cut to follow the contours of the wall) this is time consuming but I have a system in place now and am getting pretty fast (like a turtle)

 

[Yellowboat]

do you build the windows as well?


Always looking for a good door and window place...Seems like they either are crap of have a waiting list 6 months long... wonder why...

 

[kgt]

The gaps around the windows could use a little work....

Your work is amazing, i enjoy following this thread..

 

[throttle]

some nice stuff there...

 

[whiteworks]

do you build the windows as well?

Always looking for a good door and window place...Seems like they either are crap of have a waiting list 6 months long... wonder why...

No, these guys are rich not wealthy most of the houses have Pella windows and doors, this one has some other kind. the quality seems nice, but I think the framers installed them:thumbsdown

The gaps around the windows could use a little work....

Your work is amazing, i enjoy following this thread..

As long as you guys enjoy it I'll keep updating it.

some nice stuff there...

Thanks

 

[whiteworks]

I'm just dicking around today and the rest of the week for that matter, so I went up to the job site and shot some photos. Its coming along pretty well and starting to really get there. Here's some pics of different shit. when it is almost finished I will go up and shoot the final product.

 

[whiteworks]

few more

 

[whiteworks]

Think about this for just a moment:smackhead

 

[whiteworks]

There is some serious shit going on in here. The shower will be all enclosed with glass, and has a Mr steam unit (steam room). There a couple of rain shower heads in the ceiling and a more valves and shower heads than you can shake a stick at. Some pretty big bucks to plumb this deal up. It also has a couple of speakers so you can listen to some tunes I really like the slab on the wall the pictures don't do it much justice, in person its pretty spectacular.

 

[Lue]

Unreal amount of detail. Dude, you're truly a craftsman at what you do. Keep up the good work and post some more pics. :thumbsup :beer

 

[Yellowboat]

GD thats alot of stamped and stained concreate and a butt load of power.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Hmmm looks like you're classic Carrier 24ANA 13 SEER (nominal) condensing unit. Either 4 or 5 tons each based on the apparent height. lol!

Damn nice house right there! What city is that in?

 

[Yellowboat]

Hmmm looks like you're classic Carrier 24ANA 13 SEER (nominal) condensing unit. Either 4 or 5 tons each based on the apparent height. lol!
Damn nice house right there! What city is that in?

Only 4 or 5 ton units... LOL

 

[mbrown2]

Nice house, nice work, but still can't get over the neighbor is probably real close based on that sidewall by the a/c units...heck thats gotta sound like a helicopter taking off in the middle of summer...

just seems like huge house on a lot that is not as huge..

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Only 4 or 5 ton units... LOL

Yeah they're just baby ones. lol!

 

[kgt]

Looks like that is a "green" house eh???.........really neat pics, I love pics of inside new houses....:thumbsup

 

[Racey]

Totally Bitchin, i like the huge driveway area, screw front yard landscaping i want to be able to turn the boat around

 

[RiverDave]

Jumpin jesus!! That house is off the hook!

RD

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Not to take away from Dylan's project but just wanted to share the view from our project up in Bel Air. That building down there houses the 55 Ton air cooled chiller, 750,000 BTUH boiler, 2 pumps, and a huge, CAT-powered back-up generator.

Oh, I also made sure to include Tom Brown's favorite temporary room too.

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[mbrown2]

Is that a house? Now that is some over the top shit if it is...wow...Chiller plant...

Not to take away from Dylan's project but just wanted to share the view from our project up in Bel Air. That building down there houses the 55 Ton air cooled chiller, 750,000 BTUH boiler, 2 pumps, and a huge, CAT-powered back-up generator.

Oh, I also made sure to include Tom Brown's favorite temporary room too.

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[snake321]

What's the pink product on the walls?? I've never seen it.

 

[whiteworks]

Not to take away from Dylan's project but just wanted to share the view from our project up in Bel Air. That building down there houses the 55 Ton air cooled chiller, 750,000 BTUH boiler, 2 pumps, and a huge, CAT-powered back-up generator.

Oh, I also made sure to include Tom Brown's favorite temporary room too.

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fuck me runnin, that's some serious shit right there.

What's the pink product on the walls?? I've never seen it.

To tell you the truth I'm not sure. I'd imagine it is harder than the mud for filling low spots or something. I do know that this is the 3rd time they have spot checked the slick walls. Once they powered up all the can lights more blems popped out. My partner walked around the house with blue tape for 2 days straight to mark spots.The 4th interior designer showed up the other day to work on color schemes:smackhead

 

[Yellowboat]

there is a very good chance its "bondo" The fast dry mud drys to a mustard yellow colour.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Is that a house? Now that is some over the top shit if it is...wow...Chiller plant...

Yeah. You're tellin me! I cant say who the house is for cause he is VERY high clientele. But I can say, money is NO object. House's base price was $150 million WITHOUT change orders! So that does NOT include the pool with 3 vanishing edges, the cantilevered tennis court, the roof top BBQ (a BBQ with probably the best view in LA), an additional 2,000 sq.ft. basement, and other misc changes. Just effin CRAZY!!


Oh, by the way, the ENTIRE main house is controlled via touch screens in every room that ties into our Controls system. Pretty sick stuff goin on in there.

Oh, and the shit kicker.... hes probably only going to use the house 2 weeks out of the year!!!

 

[RiverDave]

Flying Lavey, did I read what you wrote correctly? That "building" is for someones A/C / Water Heaters and a generator? For a house?

RD

 

[Mr.Puck]

do you build the windows as well?
Always looking for a good door and window place...Seems like they either are crap of have a waiting list 6 months long... wonder why...

No, these guys are rich not wealthy most of the houses have Pella windows and doors, this one has some other kind. the quality seems nice, but I think the framers installed them:thumbsdown

As long as you guys enjoy it I'll keep updating it.
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Very cool whiteworks!! Thanks, I enjoy seeing how the otherside lives.
Your work is amazing!! :beer
That driveway, well...:thumbsup:thumbsup

My father inlaw just moved out from Florida, and started working with this high end window and door place. PM me for his cell Yellowboat, or anyone who needs high end windows or doors. Not sure what brands, he has all the info. Living in hurricane country and doing this for 35+ years he knows his stuff, commercial or residential.

 

[Tom Brown]

This is one of the best threads on this site. :thumbsup

 

[coz]

Beautiful work whiteworks :thumbsup

Looks like we have something in commom, abiet yours is a little more custom

 

[snake321]

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[Flying_Lavey]

Flying Lavey, did I read what you wrote correctly? That "building" is for someones A/C / Water Heaters and a generator? For a house?

RD

Yes Dave. You read that correctly. That is a 2 story building for the mechanical equipment for a house. The basement is for the equipment, the 2nd floor is for the "disco", and the roof has a couple outdoor fireplaces and lounge areas.

Ill try to post a .pdf tomorrow to give you a better idea of the overall size of this house compound.

 

[Yellowboat]

now why can't you be in the sacramento area...Its so hard to find a hvac guy that is dependable and knows thier shit... you get one or the other, not both. I swear, I have np finding framers, drywall/ plasters, but every other trade its almost impossiable to find a good tradesmen. 6 wire jockeys this year alone.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

now why can't you be in the sacramento area...Its so hard to find a hvac guy that is dependable and knows thier shit... you get one or the other, not both. I swear, I have np finding framers, drywall/ plasters, but every other trade its almost impossiable to find a good tradesmen. 6 wire jockeys this year alone.

Thats what happens when you are in residential. lol! They're way harder to find. lol!

 

[Yellowboat]

Never could figure out the draw in Comm'l work. I hated it, the industrail coatings was fun, but that was becuase I lived in a harness. My exp has always been I can make more doing residental remodel/ repair work then I can doing new comm'l/ TIs.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

So here is the original overall layout of the Compound. Since this was drawn, a 2,500+ sq.ft. basement was added as well as the pool storage room (hence why the are just rectangles that I just added for representation).

Each one of those red perimeters is to designate each individual building. Unfortunately, I cant get digital copies of the renderings. But this will give you an idea of the size of the place.

 

[RiverDave]

It fucking pisses me off, that some assholes "chiller" room is bigger then my house. LOL

RD

 

[ocbam4u]

Looks great. I did somethig like that 20 years ago but not as cool.

 

[Member: 71]

WOW! Not sure how I missed this thread...unbelievable craftmanship.
Great job.:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[ocbam4u]

Do you have your windows for your project yet.

 

[whiteworks]

Do you have your windows for your project yet.

I put the windows in last December, This place is almost occupied as of now.

 

[ocbam4u]

Whens the party

 

[Flyinbowtie]

I just spent 15 minutes going through this thread.

WW, I tip my hat to you. You are a craftsman, a very rare breed in the world today.
People like you who take great pride in their work are a joy and an inspiraton to watch, thanks for sharing.

 

[whiteworks]

I stopped by the house today to check it out, I must say that it is really taking on a life of its own and was quite impessive to see all the layers coming together. This wil most likely be the last time I go in, the final walk through is friday. I shot a few pics for those of you that have been following this thread.

 

[whiteworks]

That thing hanging on the wall is a heated towel rack, I thought that the stone waincott in the shitter turned out very nice. And last is the mini box beam ceiling in the master

 

[whiteworks]

Master bed, Kids room. The book shelf opens up to another room, if you go back in the thread you will see it in all its glory

 

[whiteworks]

Some bad ass iron work right here. These guys have some serious talent.

 

[whiteworks]

cool ass cabinet in on of the bathrooms. I am pretty sure that is a ceilng fan. and a vanity in one of the bathrooms

 

[whiteworks]

Bling Bling kitchen

 

[whiteworks]

 

[whiteworks]

The monster box beams in the dining room. It looks like there still shooting laquer on the door way, at this point I am sure they lost track of how many coats.