Flathead Construction Solutions

Welcome to the new Flathead Construction Solutions web site

…and that’s what we are doing here. This is our new home on the web

and we’re just moving into our new digs here (Nov. 7th, 9:49 PM).

Please check back in again soon or if you need some immediate

help or have any questions please call Scott at:

406-257-8027

The Satterlee Hot Tub Addition

This addition project comes from back in the fall of 2006. The owner had prints drawn for a two story addition, the ground floor is a small shop/storage area. The 2nd floor is for the hot tub he gave his wife, who has rheumatoid arthrtis.

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South Wall	NorthWall

Services: Pre-Construction Planning

It’s been my experience that the most successful projects are a product of careful pre-planning. Before the first piece of lumber is ordered or the first worker arrives on the job careful pre-planning can help deliver to the owner more ‘bang for the buck‘ and less scheduling anxiety. Indeed the lack of careful pre-construction planning can often be found at the root of most building and remodeling projects that have gone awry in terms of both time and budget.

The earlier the pre-construction process begins, the greater our ability to identify
cost reductions, enhance quality, improve constructability and increase schedule efficiency. Cost savings realized through high-quality pre-construction planning often can be reinvested in project enhancements.

By contracting FCS to perform pre-construction planning we can provide a number of specialized services that can
deliver significant cost savings and increased value to your project. FCS can help with:

• Budget and Schedule Development
• Shop Drawings
• Constructability Reviews
• Construction Strategies
• Conceptual Design
• Cost Estimating
• Risk Analysis
• Value Engineering

Professional pre-construction planning can help minimize the need for redesign by identifying construction issues early and collaborating with architects and engineers in developing specific solutions to correct these issues.

Asymmetric Arch Entryway

This is my house that I purchased three years. In 2004 it was a very rundown 97 year old 970 square foot two bedroom brick house. The original bedrooms were only big enough for twin beds and the living room comprised two small square spaces separated by a five foot opening. The back entry addition had a low pitched roof that had leaked for eight years. We worked on roof design and floor plan for some time before deciding on what is now built.

The demolition ended with a dirt floor and only the exterior walls and roof framing remaining. From there I added a 15ft x 16ft foundation to the back with two floors, adding 480sq.ft. When the time came I also built into the existing attic for 300+sq. ft.

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Looking Back at the Entryway	Window Detail
Stair Landing	A View of the Arch’s Asymmetry

Miller Kitchen/Dining Arch and Cabinet Casework

With this project it all started with a red brick chimney, dark stained rough cedar, oak hardware store cabinets,and a suspended cieling.The owner had made his own arrangements to have the chimney demolished.

We then came in and headered the span from edge to edge, and framed a new ceiling in the kitchen. Now give me an archway, a big cabinet and a pass through. We fashioned the whole thing out of pine except the door frames which we did in birch. The large cabinet has three deep drawers to store the native american artifacts that the owner owners repairs and restores. Also a small stereo is wired into the kitchen and living room spaces and there are small shelves and nooks for mail, envelopes, compact discs and books.

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The Archway	Base Detail

Winter Remodeling Project Ideas: the Basement

Winter Remodeling Project Ideas: the Basement

• Establish a mud room. Word is, mudrooms are the new thing for active families. They typically encompass a practical, second entrance where wet boots, umbrellas, and coats are deposited to dry off. Extra clutter such as an overflow of mail or laundry gets dropped off here as well, and families with dogs have a convenient place to let furry friends dry off. A mudroom can be sectioned off from the basement with a wall and door.
• Build a storage area or closet. As casual living spaces, basement often get stuck with all the clutter. If you don’t have space for a mudroom, section off a space to organize visually unappealing shoes, tools, or last year’s Christmas ornaments.
• Build a wine cellar.
• If your basement comprises a recently refinished living space, try opening it up to the rest of your home by removing the door. That way, there will be a more natural flow from the stairway or hallway to the basement entry.
• And if your basement walls aren’t insulted or aren’t isulated enough let us work on a solution that will save you energy and keep you comfortable.

Winter Remodeling Project Ideas: the Bathroom

Winter Remodeling Project Ideas: the Bathroom

• Tired of the traditional sliding door you’ve had on your shower since moving in? Installing a new frameless, bi-fold, or pivot door will renew your bathroom in an instant.
• Whitewash your bathroom vanity.
• Get eco-friendly: Install a low-flow toilet and shower head, or a low-flow aerator on new or existing faucet. Or simply fix existing leaks.
• Get artsy: make a ladder back shelf for your towels and bath things.
• Get Pratical: Install a Wall Mounted Towel Warmer and Drying Rack

Have bigger plans in mind? Then winter is the ideal time to design, plan, and schedule a full bathroom makeover.