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Residential Elevator Shaft Framing in Oak Island

RGR framed an interior elevator chase in Oak Island using wood framing, engineered LVL members and metal connectors.

Location
Oak Island, NC
Types of work
Structural Repairs · Interior Remodeling
Property
Residential
Project record
Completed scope
Framed elevator chase with structural beam and exposed wall cavities in Oak Island, NC
Framed elevator chase with structural beam and exposed wall cavities.

Starting Point

Open wall and floor framing defined the vertical chase within the existing home.

Scope of Work

  • Frame the interior elevator chase
  • Install engineered wood members and connectors
  • Fit insulation around the chase

Work Carried Out

The crew added framing and Microllam LVL members around the chase, securing connections and fitting fiberglass insulation in the wall cavities.

Materials and Details

Wood framing, Microllam LVL members, metal connectors and fiberglass insulation.

Documented Result

The documented framing establishes the shaft area before enclosure. Elevator equipment installation and commissioning are outside the confirmed scope.

Project Photographs

4 selected photos

Vertical wall framing and plumbing inside the elevator chase in Oak Island, NC
Vertical wall framing and plumbing inside the elevator chase.
Elevator shaft framing beside the interior wall opening in Oak Island, NC
Elevator shaft framing beside the interior wall opening.
Underside of floor framing and beam at the shaft opening in Oak Island, NC
Underside of floor framing and beam at the shaft opening.

Project Questions

What construction work was completed around the elevator chase?

RGR framed the interior chase with wood framing, Microllam LVL members and metal connectors, and fitted fiberglass insulation around the wall cavities. The gallery documents this structural preparation.

Does this project include an installed, operational elevator?

The confirmed scope is the shaft framing and related preparation. Elevator equipment installation, inspection and commissioning are not established by this project record.

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