Monroe Township, NJ
See this is where I’m at now. Room is only 22’ x 22’ so it’s not big by any stretch.
Corrections will be made. Builder was highly recommended. I have all the necessary permits and framing and rough in electrical inspections have been done. Somehow the framing passed. Walls were built in place and toe nailed. It’s not how I would have done it. By the way the electrician did a fantastic job and I would recommend him to anyone.
A few studs cut short by his workers who can’t read a tape measure. This has been corrected. The 2 biggest issues I have are the lack of double studs around door openings, wall edges and outside corners. This will be corrected but why wasn’t it done in the first place? Isn’t that framing 101? How did that pass? That and this soffit box contraption. Supposedly a technique called scabbing will be done here. While it may turn out fine, it’s the wrong way to do it. I’ve asked for it to be completely replaced and be built on the floor. I’ve watched some of the videos mentioned in the other thread. This contraption is overly complicated and flimsy. I think it can be fixed without tearing it all out. Just remove the 2 x 2s. Run flat 2 x 4s the full length on each side so now we would have the 2 ladder sides. Then toe nail flat 2 x 4s across to join the 2 sides underneath the soffit. As long as both ends of the ladders are attached somewhere, it shouldn’t move. There’s also some wood splitting in some areas. The most serious is on the soffit.
HVAC and water heater is a high efficiency system but louver bifold doors will be installed. 60” wide opening so two 30” doors. To the right small 24” louver bifold door. This is just for storage. There won’t be a wall divider in between so I probably didn’t need this smaller door but I asked for it. Storage under steps will have a 36” barn door.
Tv will be a LG G1 flush mount for those of you are familiar. Cardboard cutout is the exact size of the tv. The electrician who does tv installs actually added those 2 x 6 supports for the flush mount that comes with that tv. Tv will fit tight. The fireplace tv cabinet underneath is 38” high so not a lot of wiggle room height wise if I add a sound bar. You can see the top left corner of tv under the soffit. Not great. If I go with in wall speakers I could lower the tv several inches. This is all because we opened up the wall to make it easier to bring furniture into the room. It was really tight. That wall went all the way over to the right. Not a lot I can do here without closing the wall back up which I don’t want to do. I guess I could move it back over part of the way but I like the opening. A railing will be added. Hopefully something that I can remove easily if I need to. 4 pins and a Space Invaders will go on the long wall. Some high switched outlets for some neons. Sectional on the other long wall. Chexx bubble hockey under the window. This is all assuming the corrections will be made to my satisfaction.
A couple other notes. Window box was added because we didn’t want the drop ceiling blocking the top of the window. Vertical stud to the left of that window has not been attached yet because we need to get up there to install a new water shut off valve for the outside hose. We’re going to revisit that box. The insulation hanging down is an eyesore. It came with the house. We’re putting in a drop ceiling. I have to tidy that up. Also the old furniture will be coming out of there this weekend. Circuit breaker box behind the studs has been removed. That’s an older picture.
I was pretty stressed out. I’ve calmed down. Comments criticisms and suggestions definitely welcome.
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