Heating Options
Posted by admin on Sep 2, 2010
On occasion we have customers that want to spend a few more bucks when it comes to heating a basement. This technique is called ‘in floor heating’. Plastic tubing is used and installed prior to the basement floor being poured. We also install foam insulation under the plastic tubing to keep the ground under the floor from dissipating the heat from the plastic tubes. Usually the loops of tubing is segregated into separate zones so that different rooms be heat controlled differently. Here are some photos of ‘In Floor Heating’ in the basement of a log home we have under construction.
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Low Maintenance Cabin in Northern Wisconsin
Posted by admin on Aug 24, 2010
More updated pics of this energy efficient cottage in Townsend, Wisconsin. 900 square feet up and 900 square feet in the lower level with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a great view to the south!!
Deck being built and siding going on
Insulation Installed Prior to Drywall
View from Across the bay
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Bohm Builders Custom Log Home in Outagamie County
Posted by admin on Aug 3, 2010
some the Stock piled framing umber and post material
The start of the framing
Here is some progress pictures on a home we’ve started near Wrightstown, Wisconsin
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Progress on Custom Vacation Cottage in Townsend, Wisconsin
Posted by admin on Jul 26, 2010
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Bells and Whistles
Posted by admin on Jul 17, 2010
Here’s a few pictures from some recently completed Golden Eagle Log Homes
Copper Farm Sink @ Kitchen with Granite Tops
quality fitting mortise and tenoned railings
Relaxing!!--copper soaking tub
Aromatic Cedar Closets
in Keshena, Wisconsin and Lakewood, Wisconsin
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Rain Gardens
Posted by admin on Jul 11, 2010
This job is in Townsend, Wisconsin and we are progressing along. Here’s pictures after backfilling We were required by Oconto County to install rain gardens to prevent water from running into the lake before it had a chance to stay on the property, if that makes sense. This lot is not very big and we were granted permission to build very close to the water and very close to the road. But in return required to install the rain gardens as well as prevent erosion. Should turn out very nice once the rain garden plants are planted after construction is done.
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Built Ins
Posted by admin on Jul 1, 2010
Here’s an idea that’s been around for awhile but we don’t see much. I have one of these in my laundry room in the basement. Saves on space, and hides the clutter of an ironing board in the closet along with the iron. With the built in ironing board, it has a timer which shuts off the iron after a certain amount of time so no risk of fires if you forget. Also has a light that shines on the iron board, and an outlet for the iron. The iron is stashed inside when you’re not using it. It can be adjusted for height and swung parrallel to the wall or perpendicular. Handy idea, especially for first floor laundry areas that may be tight on space.
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Testing Soil for Septic Systems
Posted by admin on Jun 20, 2010
You will need a soil test if you are building in the country and are not able to hook up to a municipal sewerage system. This testing of the soil, (formerly known as a perc test) is to find out what kind of soil you own and what kind of ability it has to filter the waste that flows from your sinks, tubs and toilets, into your septic system and eventually into the ground. Heavier, wetter soils such as clay have less ability to filter your waste. Lighter, sandier soils are ideal and consequently result in less expensive septic systems. So we need to find out what you got, we accomplish this with a Soil Test. The certified tester digs holes, goes down each of the holes and looks at the layers of soil to see what you own. He reports his find to the county in written form, they keep it on file for when you build. His recomendation for size and type of septic system is also recored on the soil test. Here’s some pics of a recent soil test that we did in Forest County.
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Field of Dreams
Posted by admin on Jun 11, 2010
Here’s some photos of an alfalfa field owned by some folks from the Fox Valley area. Bohm Builders will be building a beautiful Golden Eagle Log Home in this peaceful rural parcel near Wrightstown, Wisconsin. Every dream has it’s genesis.
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Progress on Munger Lake
Posted by admin on Jun 10, 2010
This log home is essentially complete. As you are reading this post, our customers have been enjoying their Golden Eagle Log Home by Bohm Builders for a good month to month and a half now. These pics are of the final stages of the project. I will post better pictures later on this summer. If you have interest in viewing this home, call us to arrange a time to take you to the property.
sun room
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