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The Greene ARC home on Franklin street needed some help. Water pressure had become unacceptably low for a three story home. Also, it needed decking with ramps for wheel chair users to be able to easily enter and leave the home. Around back, the two-story porch that also acted as a fire escape, was getting into unacceptable condition and needed to be replaced.

It was 10 degree, January day, when the work began on solving the water pressure problem. Having been built in the 1800's, the 1/2" diameter water supply line to the curb stop did not allow sufficient pressure to accommodate all of the plumbing appliances that had been added over the years, including two boilers that supplied heating to the whole house.

To reach the curb stop, a tunnel had to be dug beneath the sidewalk.Here, Brian is holding a spud bar while Jason drives it under the walk with a sledge hammer.

Luke is cleaning the loose dirt and debris out of the trench and sliding the new pipe through to Brian, whose head is barely visible near the shovel handle. Jason looks on to see if Luke needs any help shoving the pipe.








A new curb stop was installed also. Once the pipe was upgraded, the water company was compelled to do the same on their end. They showed up with their equipment and upgraded their line where we left off.

The supply lines were also extended as needed inside the house, but at least the crew was out of the frigid cold.


As spring arrived, it was time to get to work on the rear balcony, and the wrap-around deck with wheel chair ramps. However, the small front porch entry was brought to our attention by the GARC Administrator. It was settling, and they wanted to know if there was a way we could fix it also. Yep. We did that too. The old post foundation was removed. New post set in concrete, and beams were installed once the porch was jacked back up into position.


Finally we were able to get started on removing the two-story porch / fire escape on the back of the house. Special 25' long, 6" x 6" treated square posts were sent to the job by 84 Lumber in Fairmont, WV. The resulting two-story decks and rear ramp can be seen in the photo to the right.

In addition, extensive remodeling was done inside the house. A new island with cook top was installed in the kitchen. New vanity, commode, tub and shower was installed in the bathroom, plus much more.

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