Is your home looking old and outdated? Are you looking for a fresh look? Your interior or exterior is in need of that extra enhancement? Did you know that a fresh coat of paint will transform your home?

WMB Construction has transformed thousands of homes in the area into elegant showpieces! Based out of Orange County, NY, our company specializes in quality painting applications that guarantee long lasting results.

WMB Construction ensures: 

• Cleanliness and professionalism with each job performed

• No spray jobs. Old school brush and roller applications that will leave you with a long lasting and clean finished product

• Owner/Operator on site so you can feel comfortable with us on your property

• Quality materials used on every job

• We work one job at a time so disruption of your life is minimal

• Complete surface preparation before any paint is applied

Painting interior/exterior enhances any home in a matter of days or weeks depending the size of the project. When you look at the cost of vinyl siding on the exterior of your home, the price can be astronomical! With a quality paint job you will cut that cost more than in half. Same goes for your interior, wallpaper will always cost more than paint.

Painting benefits:

• Instant added value to your home

• Change colors of your home easily(vinyl siding and wallpaper make transitions very difficult)

• Protection for your home interior/exterior

• See rotten wood that needs replacement before carpenter ants and termites can create more damage

Over the years I have seen more jobs done incorrectly. Preparation is the biggest player for a quality job. Without a clean surface any grade of paint will not adhere.

WMB Construction paint application pledge:

• Exterior applications will be treated and powerwashed before any paint is applied

• Interior surfaces will be clean and free of dirt and debris before any paint is applied

• Primer applied on all surfaces necessary

• Two coats of paint/stain with all applications(except oil applications)

• Respect of your home by use of drop clothes

• No spraying applications(only spray application is lattice)

How will WMB Construction satisfy your next painting project?

• On time, one job at a time

• Peace in mind that your project is being completed correctly

• Easy going mentality to work with you and your project 

Interior or exterior, WMB Construction  will be your #1 choice in choosing a painting contractor for your next painting project.

WMB Construction specializes in:

• Interior painting

• Exterior painting

• Wallpaper removal

• Sheetrock repair

• Powerwashing

• Carpentry to fix rotten wood

• trim work to enhance your living area

 Wet basements are always a concern no matter where you live. Basements are built below grade where there is always moisture. The idea is to have all your drainage components in order so that water stays outside of your home. Every year water damage ranges in the trillions and most insurance companies will not reimburse you for your losses. 

Causes for wet basement: 

• * High Water Table: Rain, melting snow or underground springs will contribute to the water table rising around a home. This can result in a build-up of water pressure beneath the floor and against foundation walls.

• * Hydrostatic Pressure: The higher the level of water around a home, the greater the pressure on the water to seek entry into the basement through cracks and crevices in walls and floors. Initially, this water may enter and rest only in the block or in the pores of the concrete. That's where damp walls and damp floors come from.

• * Capillary Attraction: Whenever water contacts a porous surface like a concrete floor or wall, it's natural for the moisture to be soaked up like a sponge. The continuous pressure exerted from the outside causes the floors and walls to store water like a reservoir, ready to burst.

• * Settlement: As the ground around a home settles, the foundation can shift or crack. The parging shield protecting the foundation can also crack and open, allowing water to flow into and beneath your walls and floor.

The idea is to remove water away from your homes foundation walls. The force of water build up can reach up to 33,000 pounds of pressure per square foot! Besides just having water enter your basement you are now effecting the integrity of your foundation.

Don't ignore the early signs before it's too late!!!

• Dampness

• Mold, mildew and fungus

• Musty odors

• Allergies

• Respiratory ailments

• Loss of lime salt(white powder from walls)

• Hairline cracks on foundation walls

• Spots on foundation walls

• Extreme dampness

• Water on the floor

• Water seepage during moderate rain

• Basement floods during heavy rains

• Electrical shock hazard

• Walls start to shift and bow

• Mud or clay silt may become visual

• Foundation corner begin to shift and crack

• Structual damage becomes visual

• Your foundation is in serious trouble

• Your foundation has reached it final level of stress

• Your home might risk being condemned

• The cost of repair is now astronomical

Footing drains are your #1 component in relieving water from your foundation. Over the years your footing drains due to age and poor installation have lost their integrity. We see it all the time.

A damp leaky basement can cause:

• Loss of property value

• Damage to your personal goods

• Rusting and corrosion of appliances

• Peeling and cracking of paint

• Warping of paneling

• Electrical shock hazards

• Respiratory and allergy ailments

• Damage to furnace

Keeping your basement dry should be a priority. The damage it can create to both your health and home can be devastating.

WMB Construction specializes in:

• Footing drains

• Curtain drains

• Sump pumps

• Foundation sealing

• Gutter drainage

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Your bathroom is old and outdated? You might be thinking about a quick sale or a quick fix? The thought about price and upsetting your home has you considering a quick fix? A quick fix isn't always the answer and you might just be throwing your money down the drain. You might want to consider a full bathroom remodel that will add more value to your home and more peace in mind that all mold and mildew has been removed. Within 1-2 weeks you will have the bathroom of your dreams!!

Many franchise companies promise to reface your bathroom by covering up your old tub and shower walls. In the picture above, Rebath came for an estimate to put a cover over this old deteriorated tub. Thats like putting a cap over a rotten tooth!

Top reasons not to use franchise bath covering companies:

• Mold and mildew will be trapped and left to keep growing inside your walls and floors

• Any rotted wall studs and/or flooring cannot be detected and will just be covered

• Walls will eventually start to come loose as the adhesive breaks down

• Rebath is not cheap! It is probably the most expensive recycled plastic out there! 

• The end result is always a cheap look. You can spot a Rebath install a mile away

• Tubs and shower bases become smaller after capping

This is a before and after picture of a franchise company installation. I can see why people would like the idea because it gives instant gratification but most people aren't aware of the downfalls.

Besides appearance, what you don't see:

• Ceramic tile almost always has a glossy surface. Even the best adhesives have a hard time staying adhered. The walls will eventually start to pop off.

• New divertor was changed from a three hand diverter to a single hand diverter. Thats fine, the only difference is that it should have been moved up another foot minimum. As water hits your body it will tranfer onto the diverter at the lower height and eventually penetrate into your wall creating mold and mildew.

• The new drain was installed with a pop up. Your trip lever was discontinued and now if you want to take a bath you must push down on the drain. The only problem with this is that your old drain had a strainer cover on it for catching hair and other debris from entering your drainage system. Now your drain is wide open so look for major issues down the road.

• Notice you have lost any shelving and soap dish. They may equip you with a cheap built in shelf.

• The rest of your bathroom is still old and outdated so now you will still have to upgrade all the contents.

Here is another franchise companies cover up job. Makes you cringe to think all that mold, mildew and bacteria is still living under your new tub. Don't be fooled, these installations are nothing more than a quick cover up job.

Benefits of a full bathroom remodel:

• All of your old moldy and mildew contents are removed down to the studs

• New fiberglass insulation is installed and brought up to current R-values

• All your plumbing valves are changed inside the walls

• Electrical is updated and extra lighting can be installed

• Shower area walls, cement board will be installed and new moisture resistant sheetrock on the rest of the walls and ceiling of bathroom

• Opportunity to add in wall shelves or recessed vanity

• Freshly painted walls

• Opportunity to notice any unseen problems

Newly renovated bathroom with WMB Construction

Decks, whether attached to your home, around you pool or just on the ground, enhance your living and entertaining area. Your front entrance may need an upgrade, your back deck may need to be replaced or built from scratch, your pool may need a deck around it! Whatever the case is, a deck increases the value of your home and adds extra outdoor square footage to your home.

WMB Construction offers many different deck designs and options.

Different materials WMB Construction works with:

• Treated lumber

• Composite

• cedar

• Redwood

• Many different railing types

 Treated lumber is, believe it or not, still the number #1 choice for building decks. With the proper up keep, you will receive many, many years of use.

Benefits of using treated lumber for your deck:

• Wood is more structurally sound

• Less expensive to buy and install

• Ability to change color of deck

• Spiral nails used for attaching decking make for a stronger bond than composite screws.

Down fall of using treated lumber:

• If not treated properly decking will splinter over time

Composite decks are also very popular in the industry. They offer a look of elegance that cannot  be achieved when using treated lumber.

Benefits of using composite:

• Will not splinter

• Low maintenance

• Variety of colors and combinations

• Will not warp or shrink

• Added value to your home

Most composite decking is enhanced to prevent the growth of mold and mildew build up. Your composite deck should still be cleaned at least once a year though.

No matter what material you use, lighting can always be installed to enhance any deck project!

WMB Construction deck services:

• Decks off of your home

• Deck around pools

• Deck refacing(save existing structure and add new decking and railings)

• Deck extensions

• Deck staining

• Stair construction

Click to contact us today for your next deck project!!!!

Most of my customers are not to familiar with the word "egress". It is a term that mostly defines a fire escape window in your homes basement that acts as an exit in case of an emergency. It is the most effective way to move you and your loved ones out of harms way in case tragedy does occur. Can you imagine your loved ones trapped under fire with nowhere to go? Horrible thought but it happens more often then you can imagine.

What you Risk by not having an egress window:

• In time of a possible tragedy, you and your loved ones need to be able to escape
• National building codes require egress windows so if tragedy occurs, you will be held at fault.
• When you sell, most building departments will require installation of an egress window.(not doing so will most likely create huge delays in closing dates)

Within a few days we will cleanly dig and cut your foundation out for your newly installed egress window. With many installs under our belt, we have perfected installing egress windows with minimal dust and damage. Most contractors cut from the inside- out, we have perfected a technique from the outside-in that brings dust levels to extreme lows. Cutting on the inside reduces dust contents to an extreme low leaving your home virtually free of contaminating particles. Cutting inside will create enormous dust up to three stories high. It is kind of amazing where concrete dust will travel!

 The ground has been excavated and concrete removed from the outside. This is a huge part of performing a quality and clean job when performing an egress window. You cannot believe the damage that can be done by hiring an unexperienced contractor for a project like this. Dust control is priority as well as maintaining the integrity of your foundation.

Egress windows will also enhance your basement:

• More natural light
• Better ventilation
• Less mold and mildew
• Makes rooms appear larger

Egress windows are a huge investment to your home. From protection to enhancement, think about what you will gain! It is one of the projects in your home you think the least about, but will have one of the biggest effects in the future!

I have to say, most of my calls for egress windows come from home sales that hold up closings for weeks or maybe months. You may have bought your home years ago and during inspection it was overlooked! The new codes have building departments all over enforcing it, and you may/or may not get away with it. If you are looking to sell, do your research ahead of time because the building department can make the closing process painful and costly for both buyer and seller! Most delays range from 3 weeks to a couple of months!

On the other hand, look into the safety and benefits an egress window will add to your home. Pound per penny, it is a wise investment.

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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.

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

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

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

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

The weight of water is one of natures biggest fears. It costs Americans trillions of dollars a year just in home damage. This doesn't even account for damage costs at sea. Lets face it, the force of water sank the titanic and thousands perished. What are the consequences you can face in your own home.

From a small town in Monroe, NY we have our fair share of bad weather. Surrounding us is the Tri-state region which includes NY, NJ and Connecticut. Unlike the rest of the country, we don't experience too many tornadoes, hurricanes or earthquakes. We do have the tendency to experience massive snowstorms and crippling rain in the spring. Now we have experienced a hurricane!!!

Major rains will bring your home devastating results like this without proper drainage. My own personal home experienced this last year after 3 feet of snow and a following of 4 inches of rain. I immediately came to the conclusion that my newly purchased home had inadequate footing drains. Within weeks I broke ground and started replacing the damaged drains.

 This picture above shows a curtain drain being installed and tied into the footing drains already installed. The idea is to divert water away from you home before it can enter. Without installing the correct drainage components can create results you may never thought possible!!

WMB Construction excavated this property in Monroe, NY for water issues due to poor footing drains. What we found on top of digging blew my mind. The actual weight of water and ice collapsed the infrastructure of the foundation leaving the homeowners bedroom upstairs unsafe. The foundation had pushed itself in 4-5 inches.

As it may be hard to see from the photo, the foundation was almost at the point of complete failure. Even my helper looks puzzled how it happened!lol

The biggest overlooks of drainage:

• What you can't see, will not hurt you!(huge misconception)

• Worry about it later!(do you know mold and mildew problems will make you home worthless?)

• We'll worry about those expanding foundation cracks in the future.(these issues don't go away, only become worse.)

The results of poor footing drains

WMB Construction had to re support the upper level and remove the damaged areas of the foundation. All due to the strength and power of water!

How did we correct the problem?

• We started by installing new block to match the existing wall structure.

• Every row of block we installed "Durawall" reinforcement to ensure future strength

• When block were installed to the existing grade we installed rebar through all the block.

• Block holes were filled solid with 4,000 psi gravel mix cement to ensure no possible future movement of the wall.

• Installed industry standard footing drain application.

Drainage is the #1 key in keeping your home dry and free of mold and mildew! What you can't see, will hurt you and your investment!

Drainage services:

• Footing drains

• Curtain drains

• Sump pumps

• Gutter drainage

Bathroom renovations are one of our favorite remodels performed. Average of one or two weeks, we can transform your once dispicatble room into a room of beauty and elegance. WMB Construction has been creating elegant products for many years now throughout Orange County, NY.

On a personal level, I experience that my wife enjoys a shower 3-4 times a day. The bathroom is an area of your home that is a necessity that cleans, relieves, prepares and relaxes you for the next day, morning or the night! Now on that note, I mostly notice that women have a stronger desire to enjoy the bathroom. Soft soaps, candles, bubble bath, make-up, etc.; it is a priority to relax and keep themselves moisturized and beautiful. 

Now, male or female, who would want to take a bath in this tub? Just think of the mold, rust and mildew that has been growing in this tub.

In this situation what to do:

• Call "Rebath" to cover up the mold and mildew
• Try bleach and ammonia to kill the bacteria
• Sell and take a huge loss

In this situation there is only one realistic solution in correcting the problem!

 A full bathroom renovation increases the value and quality of your life!!

 WMB CONSTRUCTION new tub install and recessed shelf constructed!

Within a week to two, we will transform your bathroom!

Ever think of a recessed shelf built into your wall?

In one to two weeks you can enjoy this!!!

A new bathroom renovation gains:

• Added value to your home
• Eliminate mold and mildew problems
• Elevated mood in a clean enviroment
• Less health issues due to allergies
• New fixtures create a better atomosphere for less water issues

WMB Construction is your full phase construction company for any of your home improvements needs!

Enjoy our selected slideshow of our most recent bathroom renovation.

Interior or exterior, there is no faster way to improve the appearance of your home. So many options of colors, shades and finishes to create a total transformation to your largest investment. You have the opportunity to create a warming atmosphere within the walls of your home in a couple of days without major renovation.A great paint job starts with a great product. Painting for many years out of Monroe, NY I have found that Benjamin Moore products are the best in the industry. They offer a large line and grades of paint for whatever your application may be.  With thousands of colors to choose from you can create the perfect color combination for your home. Benjamin Moore also has recommended color combinations available for you to see to make choosing easier.

Benjamin Moores five favorite greys:

revere pewter (HC-172) A light gray with warm undertones, this classic shade creates a unifying look that calms and restores. A great transitional color, it's perfect for an open floor plan.

kendall charcoal (HC-166) Rich, deep, and luxurious, kendall charcoal pops beautifully when paired with crisp white room accents and trim. A versatile neutral, it also works well with most color schemes.

cape may cobblestone (1474) This classic, elegant gray confers a sense of spaciousness that makes it ideal for small bedrooms and areas like hallways and mudrooms.

metropolitan (AF-690) A stylish gray with cool blue undertones, metropolitan reflects the modern sophistication of 21st-century urban spaces.

silhouette (AF-655) Red undertones make silhouette a sultry gray that can turn an unremarkable room into a lush, sumptuous space.

Each color almost seems to have a story being told behind it. Different color go with different styles, different emotions and different people. This is a story that dates back to the early 1900's when Henry Ford realized that not everybody wanted a black car. Colors describe people differently.

I believe that colour is the most affordable and influential factor to creating an atmosphere that best expresses your personal style! Paint colour can be vibrant, dramatic, tranquil or fun. With Colour & Style Ideas, I hope to inspire you to bring some colour into your life!

Sharon Grech is a Colour & Style expert with Benjamin Moore Paints in Canada and regularly appears on CityTV's CityLine with colourful room makeovers that appeal to all budgets and style preferences.

Traditional plaid gets a modern update when partnered with an unexpected geometric. Soft cotton sateen sheets and coordinating decorative cushions complete the Lauren ensemble. With its understated palette, this collection is a perfect addition to any bedroom.

feather gray

2127-60

ivory white

CC-130

kingsport gray

HC-86

The possibilites are endless when you start painting.

What you gain with a new paint job:

• Fresh appearance to your home
• Elevated mood
• Inspiration
• Added value to your home
• Protection from the elements

Contact us today for your free painting estimate!!

Basements are always prone to mold and mildew. This is due to the fact that basements are below grade level leaving your basement subject to water and moisture that enter through your porous foundation. When your foundation was first constructed a foundation coating was applied to the exterior wall of your foundation to prevent any penetration of water to enter. Over time your foundation coating will deteriorate allowing water through the foundation. Concrete is a porous material that welcomes water and moisture if not treated correctly. Especially if you have a block foundation compared to a poured foudation.