Medusa Development

This is why we don't use spray foam.

We often get asked why we don't use spray foam in our builds. It's easy, it's fast, it's cheap, it's been the industry standard for the past decade. Since then, preservationists, carpenters, roofers, and mold remediation companies have been witness to the catastrophic damage that spray foam can cause. Europe is already refusing to insure or finance homes with spray foam, and the US market may not be far behind.

At Medusa Development, we use a combination of rock-wool, rigid foam, felt, cork, radiant barriers, and other sustainable materials to achieve our target R-value & maintain necessary ventilation where insulation is in direct contact with wood surfaces.

We can’t sell our house because it has spray-foam insulation Spray foam insulation is a popular way to save on energy bills, but if done badly it can wreck your plans to sell

We’re getting close to finished!
Door casings and other finishing carpentry going up in our Five Points area restoration 🛠️🪚🪜

Making the most of this beautiful day by planting some trees and greenery 🌱🪴🌸

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We were lucky enough to have our photographer friend visit us this week for some professional headshots
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Nearly ready for a fresh paint job!
New Andersen windows, clapboard siding, and custom window pediments to match the original design of the home.
Believe it or not, when we began work on this property there was only one window on the first floor front of house, and it was made of plexiglass and hockeysticks!

Front porch and new front doors coming soon
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It’s so much fun doing what you love for work, even better when you work with friends ♥️🪜🛠️

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Pretty in pink today working on kitchen cabinet installation
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Installing some cozy vibes in the primary bedroom today.

The 2nd floor of this tiny workers cottage is getting solid wood vaulted ceilings, 2nd floor laundry, a walk-in closet, and an on-suite bathroom with a stand-up shower, towel warmers, and a massive soaking tub that goes on for days!

Those cuts though... 🖐🏼🎤
2h 30m 💅 back buttered everything ✨️

Getting warmer 🥶 🧤🧣 🦺

Some much needed windows went in this week. Flooring prep in progress. Uncovered some more original window pediments that we'll be replicating for the finished look 🏡 ✨️

New pole, who dis!? We spent our morning break watching the National Grid Lineman at work (It's such a cool job) New 200amp supply line coming next week. 🔌 👏

Among the greats! @ Montague Projects

Go see the full show at the Burchfield Penny this summer! You won't be disappointed ✨️

This is why we keep the originals whenever possible 🪟 🏡 ♻️

New Study Shows That Restored 200 Year Old Windows Are as Airtight as Brand New Replacements Tell those replacement window salesmen to go away; fix your old window instead.

Our drywall inspector is very thorough.

Windows have arrived just in time for the new year! 🎊