When I first saw this post, I knew something wasn’t right structurally. Cracking drywall and a sagging corner were red flags. After demolition, the real issue became clear: the original builder had used a wood post where a steel post should have been. Years of roof leaks had left the wood rotting away.

We corrected it properly – adding two steel posts and reframing the area for lasting strength. Turns out, a hot tub had once been enclosed in the room, and the excessive heat caused ice to build up under the shingles, which led to water leaking into the structure below.

Now, the structure is sound, dry, and ready to support the new design the right way. The stone exterior, and three steel beams intersect on this one post!

We covered the steel beams using solid oak, stained to match the kitchen wood accents. Our fabricator was a local business that were flawless in their execution. The material was fabricated and finished off-site, then installed in a half day!

The drop ceiling was originally built to hide a steel beam, but all it did was create dead space and make the ceilings feel low and heavy. Our solution was simple but effective: wrap the beam in oak, re-route the plumbing, and restore the ceilings to their full height potential. The result? A space that feels open, warm, and designed with intention.