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June 21, 2009
gut reno a must?
Hi all,
I would like to rewire and repipe the entire building (3 fam) will it be possible to do without gut reno afterwards?
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If you're happy w/ the current layout, you don't have to gut the place. But you will have a huge amount of patching to do to close up all the holes/channels that the electricians and plumbers create to get their work done. Beyond the patching, you're probably looking at skim coating (and removing any bad plaster even in areas that were not opened up) every wall and ceiling.
Have some $ set aside for structural repairs...it's very common to find joists that have rotted away under showers/tubs, and to discover that a plumber in 1932 cut out huge chunks of some of the floor joists to get his waste line installed with proper pitch.
Good luck.
Posted by: jcarch at June 21, 2009 4:48 PM
I managed to do it without total disruption by installing chases at the center of the building - ducted an area about 2 square feet from top to bottom to run conduit, ducts, pipes, etc. Then had to do minor demo for homeruns of various utilities. Most destructive other than that core was party walls of brick to accomodate electrics.
Posted by: Arkady at June 21, 2009 8:40 PM
I like the duct/chase idea yet it seems you need a professional opinion as the layout for some buildings may not work in that situation. To avoid large patch jobs and an overall "Wild Duct Chase"...contact Bullfrog Builders. WWW.BULLFROGNY.COM. They did work for me and I always recommend them. Great customer service!
Posted by: Phil at June 22, 2009 12:13 PM
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