CLIENT STORY
THE
Westbury
Lopez, Island Washington
A cliff-top island build that turned challenges into an unforgettable experience
Instead of being a logistical headache, the entire venture has been fun.
No regrets.
-Jim Aumiller
Retined Professor Emeritus
My wille and I purchased the log package for The Westbury house in late 2007. During the next few months, design changes were made and log fabrication begun in Penticton. During this period we had the opportunity to interact with Steve Hancock and Cory Bashuk on a constant basis.
Our exchanges were easy (pdf files through email) and always a pleasure. I came to know Steve more since we both have interests in racing and Cory and I shared off-roading stories. In essence, the correspondence was more than professional but became personal and a lot of fun.
01
Getting It There
Construction of our new home was to take place in top a micky cliff on Lopez Wand overlooking the Straits of Juan de Fucs. Getting the log package up the hill was a real shalenge.
The Stonewood cow helped suffuad the logs at the bottom of the hil and bring them up on smaker trucks, Not an easy task-especially with heavy show
02
Precision & Problem Solving
Erection of the log package took 3 days and hutlived much fine-turing of the logs to make them fit around 4 steel momenty that were required by the building engineer.
But, when it was over the structure was beautiful and many new friends were made
03
A Team That Stands Behind You
During the past year of contruction, some help was needed from woodling the ant everything was done pamlesdy
Replacement sal posts that had split during shipping) were fabricated and shipped at ne cout to
Lopez aland residents are continually commenting on the fit of the logs and the beauty of the overall structure
Roofing and windows have now been done so we are at the wiring/plumbing stage of construction. We anticipate completion during this next year.
As Owner/Contractor, I am well aware of the complications of trying to build a log home on top of a cliff on an island an hour by ferry offshore.
But instead of being a logistical headache the entire venture has been fun. No regrets.
And my wife and I owe it to Steve, Cory, Eric and the entire The Stonewood team thanks guys
