The new homeowners had ambitious plans to convert part of the home into an Airbnb rental as well as completely gut the interior walls and about 25% of the exterior envelope. This new floorplan concept included many high-level changes that would not only increase the heated area to over 2,300 sq. ft but also completely replace the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems turning this into a high-performance home!

This West Asheville remodel included a full spectrum of performance upgrades including; a new Bosch variable speed heat pump HVAC system for the main house and a Mitsubishi mini split system for the Airbnb. The roof and crawl space were spray foamed and sealed, increasing both insulation performance and efficiency of the HVAC ducts that are now in the conditioned space throughout the entire home. The updated building envelope featured double insulated walls where the block foundation originally protruded at the interior plane of the walls. This updated double wall allowed us to get rid of the unsightly step in the wall framing and increase the comfort of the master bedroom and Airbnb.

The exterior of the home featured a completely new and rebuilt roof as well as new LP Smart board and batten siding for most of the home. We preserved the original cedar lap siding detail at the front of the home to maintain the quaint Bungalow appearance. New casement and awning windows were installed throughout most of the home. In the main living space, we maintained the original Bungalow look by using double hung windows with grills to simulate windowpanes.

The final product was a thoughtfully designed and totally transformed residence resulting in a high-performance income generating home that is built to last.