Scott Herndon Homes, General Contractor, Sandpoint, ID, Blog

2/28/2021 Slab prep, pour and finish and basement wall framing.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:30:00 PST

We review the ground plumbing, slap preparation, pour and finish and the basement wall framing on a custom home.

12/15/2020 Development of a 4700 SQF custom home in Bonners Ferry.

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:30:00 PST

We are in the middle of building this large custom home in Bonners Ferry. It features a large walk-out basement. Let's discuss the planning and development so far.

5/31/2020 Photos of a lake view custom shop with 2nd floor apartment.

Sun, 31 May 2020 08:30:00 PST

Just as winter arrived we finished this custom lake view shop with 2nd floor apartment and covered RV parking overlooking Lake Pend Oreille in the Sunnyside area.

9/8/2019 Complete photos and video of a major home addition in Laclede.

Sun, 8 Sep 2019 10:30:00 PST

Every time we complete a major project, I put up finish photos and a video walk-through. This blog entry covers in detail a major home addition recently completed in Laclede.

7/8/2019 Winter time exterior siding installation and interior concrete.

Mon, 8 Jul 2019 18:30:00 PST

We build year-round in North Idaho. In this blog entry we comment on siding materials and finish and show you interior concrete poured in winter.

4/11/2019 Building a Custom Home. Framing.

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:30:00 PST

Over the winter we framed this custom home and intgrated the framing into an existing home and deck. Framing details with pictures!

11/10/2018 Stepped concrete foundation for a sloped site.

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:30:00 PST

We go over the details in pictures and video of a stepped concrete foundation with a walkout basement for a building on a sloped site.

9/9/2018 Video and pictures of a recently completed Guest House over garage

Sun, 9 Sep 2018 21:30:00 PST

We go over the details in pictures and video of a recently completed guest house over garage.

1/13/2018 Framing Details and Siding Installation on New Construction

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:30:00 PST

We have completed the framing and the siding installation on this riverside new construction and review the photos and the details in this blog entry.

10/29/2017 Basement Foundation Construction, Concrete Slab and Foundation Waterproofing

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:30:00 PST

We have poured and finished the concrete foundation and the slab and have waterproofed the basement foundation and backfilled this riverside guest house and garage.

9/24/2017 New Custom Home over Garage on the Pend Oreille River

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 13:47:00 PST

Our latest major project by Scott Herndon Homes is a small custom home over a garage on the Pend Oreille River in Priest River, Idaho.

7/16/2017 A new Custom Home at Garfield Bay

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 18:00:00 PST

Photos and video of a brand new custom home designed and built by Scott Herndon Homes at Garfield Bay in Sagle, Idaho, with views of Lake Pend Oreille.

3/21/2017 Cabin Demolition in Preparation for a New Home at Garfield Bay

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:00:00 PST

We demolish a cabin at Garfield Bay in preparation for our latest design and build project of a new custom home.

9/12/2016 Window and Siding Installation

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:00:00 PST

Photos and a discussion by general contractor Scott Herndon regarding all of the details of siding and window installation.

8/3/2016 An Electrical Rough-In Walk-through

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:00:00 PST

Video of an electrical walk-through for an out-of-state homeowner in which we talk about switch placement and our lighting philosophy that includes 2 to 3 layers of switchable lighting in each room.

6/16/2016 2nd Floor Subfloor, Wall and Truss Framing

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:00:00 PST

Photos of continuing progress as we frame the 2nd level and the trusses of the garage/apartment we are building near Bonners Ferry.

6/2/2016 Ground Plumbing, Slab Preparation, Placement and Finishing

Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:00:00 PST

Photos, video and details of the backfill, slab preparation, placement, finishing and the start of framing on a Bonners Ferry garage/apartment.

5/17/2016 Water Line, Electrical Service Entrance and French Drain Installation

Tue, 17 May 2016 18:00:00 PST

This blog entry contains an excellent video and photos of the water line installation, electrical service entrance, and the placement of the french drain at the footer of a foundation.

5/11/2016 Concrete Construction details of a Footer and a Stem Wall

Sun, 29 May 2016 13:00:00 PST

Progress on the garage/apartment construction includes pictures and the descriptions of techniques we employ in North Idaho for our poured concrete building foundations.

5/03/2016 Site Preparation for New Garage Construction, Excavator Boom Cam.

Tue, 17 May 2016 18:00:00 PST

Watch video taken from our excavator boom cam as we load a burn pile with tree debris. We are preparing a site for a new garage with an apartment near Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

4/26/2016 Video of a new 1700 SQF custom home we recently completed in Careywood, Idaho.

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:00:00 PST

Video of the exterior and interior of a new 1700 SQF custom home that Scott Herndon Homes just completed in Careywood, Idaho.

3/5/2016 Video of a new shop with guest quarters that we recently completed near Clark Fork, Idaho.

Sat, 5 Mar 2016 18:00:00 PST

Video of the exterior and interior of a new shop with guest quarters that Scott Herndon Homes just completed near Clark Fork.

12/18/2015 Photos and a description of the progress we are making on the interior and exterior of a new custom home in Careywood.

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:00:00 PST

Porch roof framing and roofing are complete and drywall stocking and hanging has begun on a new, custom home in Careywood.

10/30/2015 Photos of the progress on interior finish in a guest quarters, including hickory cabinets, fir doors and Formica 180FX countertops.

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:00:00 PST

We show you pictures of our latest progress completing the interior of the apartment in the large shop near Clark Fork.

9/10/2015 An explanation of asphalt shingle roofing including proper use of underlayments.

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:00:00 PST

A detailed explanation of important factors in successful asphalt shingle roofing, including the proper and liberal use of ice and water shield.

9/03/2015 We examine the framing progress on a new custom home we are building in Careywood, Idaho.

Thu, 3 Sep 2015 18:00:00 PST

House framing progress on a 1600 SQF 2 level home with wrap-around covered Cedar porch in Bonner County Idaho. Pictures of framing.

7/10/2015 An affordable porch ceiling - custom milled Larch battens and rough sawn plywood.

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:00:00 PST

An affordable but attractive covered porch ceiling. 624 SQF of stained rough sawn plywood and custom milled 2" Western Larch battens meet the budget and offer a unique result.

6/09/2015 Shop stick framing, including a debate of whether better to use OSB or plywood

Tue, 9 Jun 2015 09:00:00 PST

Shop stick frame construction. We talk raised energy heels, insulation and the OSB versus plywood debate.

5/01/2015 Concrete foundation - damp proofing, vapor retarders, french drains

Fri, 1 May 2015 09:00:00 PST

Foundation construction talk, including the vapor retarder, foundation damp proofing and french drains.

4/10/2015 Concrete construction, including footers, stem walls and slab prep.

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:00:00 PST

We discuss different aspects of the foundation, including the footers, stem wall and the slab preparation.

3/15/2015 Starting new shop construction near Clak Fork. Excavation.

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:00:00 PST

We are starting our 2015 construction excavating for a large shop near Clark Fork.

12/21/2014 Sandpoint Contractor frames garage building to conclude 2014

Sun, 21 Dec 2014 09:00:00 PST

We are concluding the year by building a customer's detached garage. We display framing photos and thank you for your business in 2014.

11/18/2014 Sandpoint Contractor shows extensive Trex deck under construction

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 09:00:00 PST

Extensive discussion of best building practices for exterior decks. In this article, we feature a beautiful Trex deck attached to a home.

10/20/2014 Sandpoint Contractor explains best water drainage practices

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:00:00 PST

North Idaho is a challenging climate for buildings due to freeze and thaw cycles and due to snow and water management. We explain some ideas for managing water around your home.

09/01/2014 Sandpoint Contractor cuts custom lumber for Client projects

Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:00:00 PST

Operating a Woodmizer LT15 sawmill allows us to add a lot of personal and custom lumber accents to our client's projects. We feature many of these projects in this blog entry.

07/15/2014 Sandpoint Contractor completes heavy timber carport in Spirit lake, ID

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:00:00 PST

A heavy timber carport featuring circular sawn Douglas Fir posts and beams and stout precast concrete bases. This North Idaho carport was built for a very attractive price.

06/01/2014 Sandpoint Contractor completes curved Cultured Stone retaining wall and beach construction

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 09:00:00 PST

Poured concrete retaining walls with rebar reinforcement are durable and flexible. See our latest curved wall project that included Cultured Stone application, recessed lighting and inset speakers.

03/18/2014 Sandpoint Contractor commences interior finish of a toal home remodel near Spirit Lake, ID

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:00:00 PST

Two years ago we redesigned a red iron structure into a 1,400 SQF custom home. We are now doing the interior finish of this total remodel for a homeowner near Spirit Lake, ID.

03/08/2014 Scott Herndon Homes completes beautiful new custom home in Sagle, ID

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:00:00 PST

We have just completed this new home on the river in Sagle, ID. It features radiant, in-floor heating, wood floors and trim throughout, granite counters, cherry cabinetry and a marble backsplash in the kitchen

02/13/2014 Scott Herndon Homes tile shower construction progress

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 23:00:00 PST

We examine the guts of a properly constructed tile shower. In this case, we are using the Kerdi Waterproof system, and the floor has PEX pipe for in-floor hydronic heat. There is a shower niche and a bench

12/31/2013 Update on new home construction in the Sandpoint area

Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:00:00 PST

We are only a month away from completing this home on the Pend Oreille River. This blog entry looks at the progress as we are doing the finish work

11/07/2013 We examine the use of Cedar shingles for exterior siding

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:00:00 PST

We are siding a house with pre-stained Western Red Cedar shingles and love working with the product and love the results.

09/26/2013 We are installing Milgard vinyl windows in this Sandpoint new home

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:00:00 PST

We like Milgard vinyl windows for their quality, warranty, and their ability to help us meet a homeowner's budget. They also now come in various exterior colors.

09/25/2013 We have just finished roofing this Sagle home

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 23:00:00 PST

We have just installed Certainteed asphalt shingles on this Sagle home. We note the careful and right application of ice and water shield and good insulation that prevents ice dams and roof leaks.

08/10/2013 Review of the design, concrete, framing and hydronic installation in new Sagle home

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:00:00 PST

Having been working on a new home in Sagle for several weeks, we review the design process, and the concrete, framing and hydronic installation progress

07/05/2013 We look at the finish details of a new shop with guest quarters

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 23:00:00 PST

We review the construction details and the finish details of a new custom shop with guest quarters on the Pend Oreille River

06/26/2013 We have commenced the excavation for a new Sagle custom home

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:00:00 PST

We have commenced excavation on a new home in the Sagle area. Includes pictures of the tree clearing.

05/14/2013 Formica 180FX countertops in living color

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 PST

We review the beauty and budget friendliness of Formica 180FX countertops.

04/15/2013 We have completed a major kitchen remodel in Hope, ID

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:00:00 PST

Before and after photos of a major kitchen remodel we accomplished in Hope, ID.

04/14/2013 Budget friendly tile tub surround techniques with proper moisture control

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:00:00 PST

We review a budget friendly method for constructing a tile tub surround and include the details necessary to control moisture.

03/23/2013 Progress Report on the interior construction and finish for a new shop/apartment in Sagle

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:00:00 PST

Progress report with pictures of the interior construction and finish of a new shop with guest quarters on the Pend Oreille River

02/21/2013 Sandpoint home addition - pictures of nail down Hickory floor and interior millwork

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:00:00 PST

Pictures of a prefinished nail down Hickory floor, alder trim, custom millwork and a Cedar T&G ceiling in a Sandpoint home addition we are finishing

01/18/2013 Sandpoint home addition - Master bath tile shower construction and Kerdi waterproofing

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:00:00 PST

Pictures of a master bath tile shower with a drypack mud bed and the Kerdi waterproofing system by Schluter Systems

01/17/2013 Cross section of the Kerdi shower system for tile showers

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:00:00 PST

Pictures of the cross sections of a Kerdi shower system for tile showers

01/16/2013 Traditional tile shower construction details

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:00:00 PST

Pictures and explanation of the correct construction method for a typical tile shower using a PVC pan liner and a clamping drain

12/18/2012 Sandpoint General Contractor completes total home remodel in Sandpoint

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:00:00 PST

Pictures of a Sandpoint home before a complete remodel, and then pictures and descriptions of the remodel and the completed project