Baver Custom Construction

06/15/2026

We haven’t posted a lot of our work in awhile, but we’ve still been busy! Here is a large concrete patio project from last summer, which was also featured as a how to article in Fine Homebuilding magazine!

06/05/2026

I love teaching the craft! Here are some sneak peaks at a unique chimney flashing detail I have been developing along with Bill Rose for Fine Homebuilding! Action shot by Pierces Point Photography!

04/27/2025

Before, after, and process photos from a basic basement stair re-tread we completed last year. The original stairs were from the late 1800’s-early 1900’s, and while structurally solid were in need of a facelift. We custom milled the treads out of 1 by pine to accomplish the slightly knotty look the owner wanted while maximizing the budget. Treads were all scribed to fit and finished with a stain and streetshoe polyurethane. Risers were custom cut from 1/4 finished birch plywood, primed with BIN shellac based primer, and recieved 2 coats of Sherwin Williams emerald trim enamel. The landing was built up with sanded plywood glued and screwed to the existing framing to provide substrate for vinyl plank flooring on the landing.

04/27/2025

Small concrete sidewalk from last season

10/18/2024

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to 2 of the best dogs anyone could ever have hoped for!!! Today Millie turns 4, and Dexter turns 3! “Did someone say bacon?!?”

08/15/2024

Some before, after, and progress photos from a past porch replacement in the Harrisburg area. This project started with demo and a reinforced structural concrete formwork and placement to remediate a failed block foundation wall. Then the porch was completely reframed to provide a solid structure for the mahogany porch flooring boards. Boards were prefinished on site on all sides with a Sherwin Williams deck stain before installation, and then refinished on the wear surface after installation. Trim and column wraps were all done with PVC stock.

06/11/2024

Office Manager Millie Mae and Shop Manager Dexter aka “Scooter” waiting patiently to deliver their reports at BCC’s morning meeting… the reports are in, both the shop and the office need more dog treats and nap breaks!!

06/11/2024

06/11/2024

“Exceptional Craftsmanship, Superior Quality, Remarkable Results”

Another beautiful bathroom remodel from this spring! Check out the before and after comparisons to see how stark of a difference this remodel made!

This remodel started with demo, including removal of an old 1 piece tub and tile floor and wainscotting. The water lines were replaced in a combination of pureflow pex and type L copper. The drain lines and vents were also reconfigured to not only accept the new shower, but also to properly add a washing machine connection with proper venting. In the process we also were able to address a few other issues in the existing drain plumbing, including incorrect pitch and improper fitting usage, to make sure the plumbing system was code compliant.

A coat closet was eliminated and reframed into a laundry closet to house the clients brand new GE Profile high efficiency heat pump combination unit. Drywall was hung and finished, with transition areas from old to new drywall receiving a level 5 finish.

The accessibility/aging in place shower was started with a Sterling shower pan set into a mortar bed, making the base completely rock solid. Solid blocking was added for all grab bars and a bench (the bench was back ordered at the time of the photos). The walls recieved the Schluter Kerdi system to prep for installation of a beautiful polished large format 12 by 24 porcelain tile. The niche is framed with Schluter Quadec trim in Greige and features a Schluter niche shelf in greige. The tile was finished with Bostik Tru-Color grout in Almond with corners and bottom receiving matching silicone.

The new shower fixtures are the Delta Trinsic Monitor 17 series in matte black featuring independent volume and temperature controls. A 3 way diverter allows the user to choose between a combination of the hand shower or shower head or both. Both the valve and diverter use delta’s solid brass rough in valves, and this shower system is completely pipes in copper. The hand shower features a dual function grab bar/slide bar to make bathing easier in an accessibly situation.

The bathroom also features a new waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, new owner selected vanity and top, new led lighting and a new broan vent fan which is now properly vented to the outside (we discovered the old fan simply discharged into the attic with no exhaust ductwork).