We were contacted to update and remodel a tired 1980′s master bath. The homeowner wanted to remove the bath tub and put a shower in it’s place. It was becoming more and more difficult for him to step over the edge of the tub. During the design process it was agreed the we would install [...]
Archive for March, 2010
March 29th, 2010
Cost v/s Value Report
The annual Cost v/s Value Report shows that cost to do most projects is down from last year. http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2009/costvsvalue/national.aspx
March 23rd, 2010
I’ll Be Back……
We were called to check the exterior of a house for numerous water leaks and damage done by a previous contractor. They had attempted to diagnose and repair these areas but failed and washed there hands of it. The first leak found was caused by the home builder not installing the correct flashing at the [...]
March 23rd, 2010
Deconstruction as part of your Remodeling Project.
What is Deconstruction? The systematic dis-assembly of a structure in order to maximize the recycling and reuse of the resulting used building materials. Who might be interested in Deconstruction Services? Those interested in deconstruction for environmental or cost-savings reasons include: Present homeowners seeking to expand their current residence Purchasers of a property that wish it [...]
March 23rd, 2010
Reducing Construction and Demolition Materials
Reducing the amount of Construction & Demolition materials disposed of in landfills or combustion facilities provides numerous benefits. Less waste can lead to fewer disposal facilities, potentially reducing associated environmental issues including methane gas emissions which contribute to global climate change. Reducing, reusing, and recycling C&D materials offsets the need to extract and consume virgin [...]
March 23rd, 2010
Things you can do to reduce energy use.
In renovating old homes into super-efficient ones, there is a definite path to success. After you get past item 5, the house will be efficient enough to downsize the mechanical equipment, which you replaced in step 1. If you’re planning to go at least through step 5, keep that in mind before buying a new [...]
March 22nd, 2010
What type of roof do I have?
What’s your roof style? Most roofs can be traced back to a half a dozen or so basic designs. Each style has specific characteristics based on the time period it was built. Some homes may have combined more than one style. This may be intentional or a good indication that additional structures were added. Flat [...]
March 19th, 2010
Architectural Home Styles
Ranch or Rambler Style houses have one level with all the main living spaces on that. Most have a front to back gable roof but some had a hip style (see roof styles). The Raised Ranch or Split Foyer home has two stories. The lower story is at ground level or partially submerged below grade. [...]
March 16th, 2010
I see a sundeck in your future.
With spring approaching our thoughts turn to outdoor living. Sundecks have become an extension of our indoor spaces. The typical square or rectangle deck of years past has been pushed aside to make room for new shapes and options that were unheard of 20+ years ago. Customers today are looking at alternative materials to pressure-treated [...]
March 16th, 2010
Energy Bills Increasing?
One reason for high energy bills is an increase in the price of electricity or heating fuel. However, it is common to trace high energy bills to an in-efficient component (windows, heating and cooling equipment, ducts insulation) of your home or a failure of one of these components to perform as intended. It is not [...]
