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Moving inside for winter and starting to finish the interior of this...
Straight Ahead Construction has been on this job since May 2012, incrementally of course. The industry standard for radiant heat in Fairbanks, Alaska using home heating fuel is probably the OM-128, the...
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Small bathroom remodel in Fairbanks, Alaska 1980’s built home
This 5′ X 6’10 3/4″ bathroom turned out really nice considering how it started. See for yourself! No point in posting before photos because they really don’t even look remotely the same mostly...
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Foundation adjustment and home leveling on permafrost
Another home leveling, this time in North Pole, Alaska 54 pier blocks, 2 1/2 guys, 6 jacks, and time When we removed the lattice from the sides of the house we were in awe of the amount of...
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Winterizing Fairbanks Alaska homes
Ask Straight Ahead Construction about increasing the insulation value of your Fairbanks, Alaska roof. Straight Ahead Construction also does window replacement and weatherization in Fairbanks, Alaska...
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Installation of an I-beam to carry load bearing wall into a living room addition
Lets start in the kitchen looking out the window into the new addition… Window is out, wall is gone, I beam is prepped…gooooin’ up. We’ll come back and finish up once the sheetrock is painted and...
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Bathroom vapor barrier and electrical remodel
Bathrooms are difficult to photograph without a doubt. The main issue in this bathroom was freezing supply lines to the sink and shower and a poor layout. And really, really, really ##$#%!#$ wiring....
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When mushrooms eat through your roof….
While I was working on this home with my crew the owner told me the roof leaked. From the ground it looked like there was nothing wrong. I jumped up on the roof and after a minute found tht in one...
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Post and pad foundation replacement on permafrost in Fairbanks, Alaska
Like many cabins and homes in Fairbanks built by rushed homeowners, attention to the foundation detail was lacking on this one. Attention owner/ builders: when your friend’s advice is to take...
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Jeremy and Dianna’s review of Fairbanks Alaska contractor and bathroom remodel
“Mike and the crew from Straight Ahead Construction did a bathroom remodel for me. Our bathroom is on the small side and Mike put a lot of thought in how to maximize the usable space that we have....
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Here is what Amber said about Straight Ahead Construction
“We were very happy with the bathroom remodel Straight Ahead construction did for us. The bathroom turned out beautifully. It was done on time, and within budget. We hope to hire them again for future...
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