In the existing house, the east wall is bowed out pretty bad. Josh's theory as to why this happened is because when the previous owner dug out the cellar/basement, they didn't do the foundation correctly. Thus, causing the east wall to sacrifice. So! Instead of correcting the bowed wall with a sister wall (which we might do anyway), we are going to rebuild it. Taking out the current brick wall and side-by-side double windows and replacing it with a squared-off window seat. Externally it will be siding that matches the new addition and a square wall of windows, and internally, a cozy window seat that can be used for a reading nook, or a seat for the kitchen table.
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Yup...I like this alot!
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