NE Portland Mudroom Remodel

In this project we still needed to Revive a very old and dilapidated mudroom that lacked usability and safety. It was cold in the winter due to the original single pane windows, the riser heights on the stairway were uneven, creating a tripping hazard and they did not have a handrail. In addition, there was no flooring (just sub flooring), a dirty, unusable storage area beneath, an unvented dryer, as well as moisture issues in the basement.

Our goal was to deconstruct and rebuild the existing mudroom, that also functioned as a laundry room and storage, while still staying true to the spirit of their one hundred year old historical Craftsman style home. After executing lead paint remediation, we began the rebuild.

Interior repairs:

  • Added 4, high insulation, energy efficient windows and trim

  • Installed Batt insulation in the walls

  • Added new exterior door with window for additional light to the stairway to the basement

  • Rebuilt and reinforced entire interior framing structure

  • Installed new click lock flooring

  • Installed base trim

Mechanical Upgrades:

  • We repaired a dryer vent and properly routed it

  • Installed a fan with a humidistat for the basement to remove excess moisture from the air once a moisture content that is too high is detected

Exterior Repairs:

Once we completed the project, our clients now enough room to allow for 2 people to sit and soak up the sun on a summer day and a large awning finished in a Craftsman style aesthetic to account for Oregon sideways rain. The interior and exterior featured handrails for acessability purposes. The repair of the stairs, proper dryer venting and installing humidity controlled ventilation all increased the home safety and indoor air quality. The new windows and solid core exterior doors will help reduce overall energy bills greatly. The project was finished off with a great paint job by Stubblefield Painting!