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Kitchen renovations

Posted by william bateman on Sat, Mar 05, 2011 @ 09:47 PM

Kitchen renovations can be one of the biggest remodels to your home. It can take a lot of lead work preparing for the project and a lot of work during the project. Choosing a good home improvement contractor can take some of the headaches out of the process. You usually only have one kitchen in your home, so you want your remodel to go as quickly and smoothly as possible.

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A great kitchen remodel requires working with the greatest specialists in the field. You always want experienced and established businesses working in your home.

A great kitchen remodel starts with:

  • A reputable contractor
  • A great 3-D design of your future kitchen
  • Choice of a good quality kitchen cabinet
  • Sub contractors that are experienced and reputable
  • Everything in place before you start

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With your kitchen gutted, now is the time to upgrade everything you do not see behind the wall.  Might as well bring it up to code and icrease efficiency while the walls are open.

Changes made while walls were open in this WMB Construction kitchen renovation picture:

  • Solid nailers were installed so that every cabinet has a solid attachment
  • Electric was upgraded and extra circuits added for appliances
  • Plumbing was upgraded and new chrome right angle supply valves were installed.
  • New fiberglass insulation installed up to new industry standards

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The kitchen is the heart of your home and living without one is very hard. You need to set up a schedule with your contractor to ensure they will be in and out as quickly as possible. Most kitchen renovations take 2-3 weeks to perform, but I have seen other contractors take months. Add eating out a lot to your estimate if you choose a contractor with the best price.

When choosing a qualified contractor, question:

  • Neat appearance
  • In depth contract
  • If he uses sub contractors, a list of who they will be using
  • Insurance?
  • References?
  • Years in business
  • Who will be working in your home
  • Is the person you hire an owner/operator

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Your kitchen can be whatever you dream, it can be just that. It is the main focal point of your home so make it the best room of your house. The money you spend today will give you a lifetime of appreciation!!!

A kitchen renovation gains:

  • Increased value to your home
  • Pleasing environment
  • Electrical updated to current codes
  • Plumbing updated to ensure no future water damage
  • Family and friends to visit without embarrasement of an old kitchen

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Tips to installing crown moulding

Posted by william bateman on Mon, Jan 03, 2011 @ 04:58 PM

If you might not already know, installation of crown moulding should usually be left in the hands of an experienced carpenter. Out of all moulding applications, crown can be the most confusing. Even most carpenters rely on the caulking gun to achieve the appearance of a tight mitre. Most ceilings are not perfectly level and/or square and this is where a qualified installer is necessary. Installations where stain is to be applied to natural wood instead of paint requires a professional installer that knows and understands the aspects of wood.

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Here are some quick tips to a quality crown moulding installation:

  •  A mitre box equipped with crown moulding braces is the best possible feature on a mitre box. It ensures a proper and exact cut from piece to piece in that crown moulding is not cut flat but on a 45 degree angle.
  • When cutting inside corners coping creates the best and tightest seams. Coping is performed by hand with the use of a coping saw.
  • When installing crown mouldings, apply construction adhesive to top part of moulding where moulding meets ceiling. This eliminates any questions of crown moulding sagging from ceiling in the future.(without adhesive it is sure to happen where nailing into ceiling joists are not present.

Hope article will help you on your next remodeling project.

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Thinking Composite - Why TimberTech is the way to go

Posted by Bill Bateman on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 @ 09:44 PM

TimberTech products add beauty to homes, businesses and resorts. What's more, TimberTech is low maintenance, safe, durable, and can even increase the value of your home.
 

Low Maintenance

TimberTech maintains its color and beauty for years without the work of painting, staining or sealing. And, because it resists mildew, warping and insects, there’s no need to replace rotting, uneven or termite-damaged boards. This saves time and money over the life of your deck and fence. Caring for TimberTech is easier than wood and will allow you to focus on maximum enjoyment instead of maximum maintenance.

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Warranty

TimberTech’s 25-year limited residential warranty is best-in-class. TimberTech’s warranty offers 25-years of coverage, that isn’t pro-rated, for residential installations. And our warranty can be transferred to a second homeowner – a great selling feature when you’re ready to relocate. So the first, and second, TimberTech product owners can have peace of mind that their outdoor oasis will look beautiful year after year. For commercial applications, TimberTech offers a 10-year limited warranty for worry-free beauty in high traffic situations. And in the unlikely event that you’ll have to contact us for warranty assistance, we separate ourselves from the competition by placing high priority on top-notch customer care after the sale.



Industry-Leading Products

TimberTech offers a complete line of low maintenance outdoor building products that are durable and made with high quality materials. We listen to our customers and create products that offer a wide variety of color choices and styles, designed to fit your life and design preferences. From traditional wood-plastic composite planks to PVC decking material; from railing and lighting to under deck drainage systems and fastener-free installation options, TimberTech is your one-stop for outdoor living building products.

We’re driven by innovation and have award-winning, industry-recognized, top-selling products to prove it! TimberTech was the first alternative decking manufacturer to introduce a railing system with black as a color option; TimberTech was the first alternative decking manufacturer to introduce a deck plank with a Class A Flame Spread Rating in fire resistance testing – the highest rating available; and TimberTech was also the first alternative decking manufacturer to introduce a patented lighting system specifically created for its railing and fencing systems, providing the best fit and finished look. And if we weren’t first, we look at the products up and coming in the industry and we make them better!

You can rest assured you’re buying from a leading, global manufacturer and expert in the industry when you buy TimberTech!



Increases the Value of Your Home

TimberTech not only adds value to your life, it adds value to your home. When you add a TimberTech deck – or use TimberTech to replank a wood deck – you'll recoup much of your investment when you sell your home. Remodeling Magazine's 2009-2010 Cost vs. Value Report estimates a national average of  71% return on investment for composite deck additions*. This is a similiar or better return on investment than projects such as bathroom addition, bathroom remodel and major kitchen remodel. To maximize your return, Realty Times suggests using a non-rectangle design, and making your deck an extension of your living space.

*Based on a 16′ x 20′ deck set in simple linear pattern; using pressure-treated joists supported by 4x4 posts anchored to concrete piers; built-in bench and planter of the same decking material; stairs, assuming three steps to grade; complete railing using a matching system made of the same composite as the decking material 

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