1999 Remodelers Merit Recognition Awards Program Winners
Residential Remodeling
$25,000&under
$25,000-$50,000
$50,000-$75,000 |
Kitchen
Remodeling
$15,000 & under
$15,000 & over |
Outdoor
Living
$15,000 & under
$15,000 & over |
Outdoor Living Enclosures
$15,000 & under
$15,000 & over |
Specialty Remodeling
Interior
Exterior |
Design Build
$150,000 & under
$150,000 & over |
1. Residential Remodeling $25,000 - under
The project was remodeling a basement so that the owner had a place to
watch TV, exercise without staring at concrete walls, and have the luxury of his own
shower in the basement after a workout.
The challenge was to develop a plan to lay out the basement that would
provide a television room, an exercise room, and a bathroom all while allowing plenty of
storage space. There were an array of obstacles to overcome - heat ductwork and electric
lines abounding and no provisions for plumbing in the basement. An open floor plan was
designed. The television room is located convenient to the steps and bathroom. The
bathroom was located in an area involving minimal cutting and removing of concrete near
the area where the drain line exists.
The winner of the project - Residential Remodeling $25,000 and under is Grote
Construction Inc.
2. Residential Remodeling $25,000 - $50,000
The project was remodeling a two-story colonial home to create a larger
children’s bedroom and a home office.
The challenge for this remodeler was enlarging the home without adding
an addition. The new bedroom was constructed above the existing 24 ft. by 30 ft. garage
which had a 9/12 roof pitch. The plans were drawn with a new 21 ft. shed dormer wall on
the rear of the garage and two dormers were added to the front of the garage. The back
bedroom was converted into the home office. There were two problems that needed to be
addressed. The truss roof over the garage was inadequate to support the new floor for the
new bedroom so a new steel beam was installed to support the new 2 inch by 10 inch floor
joists. Because of a finished rec room, the remodeler couldn’t tie onto the existing
duct work to heat and cool the new bedroom so a separate heat pump for the new room would
solve this problem.
The winner of the project - Residential Remodeling $25,000 - $50,000 is Deysher
Custom Homes, Inc.
3. Residential Remodeling $50,000 - $75,000
The project focused on a second story addition to be used as a bedroom
for children.
The master bedroom suite was designed and built to provide an additional
bedroom so that the owners’ children would have their own room. The challenge in
building this addition was the removal of the garage and family room roof and lining up
the new floor with the existing second story. The procedure involved removal of the roof
on the first day and cutting trusses above the family room to allow the bottom cord and
drywall to remain intact. The second day involved removing the ceiling and framing the
entire floor system. This allowed the remodeler to open and close the home to the elements
in one day. The structure was protected with a large tarp. From the time the roof was
removed until the trusses were set and sheeted took a total of seven work days. The
project was completed without any major problems. The addition blends well with the
existing home.
The winner of the project - Residential remodeling $50,000 - $75,000 is Schermick
Construction.
4. Kitchen Remodeling $15,000 - Under
The project involved installing a new, reasonably priced kitchen in a
home just purchased.
The challenge was to get all the items the customer wanted in the
kitchen into a rather small area.
The customer’s appliances were older and larger than most of the
newer models. The remodeler generated some CAD drawings to develop a final plan. Oak
Raided panel cabinets built with plywood sides and solid doors were used in lieu of stock
cabinets made from particle board. The remodeler installed the custom cabinets, made
custom laminated counter tops, installed ceramic tile between the cabinets, built the
soffits, painted the room, installed a new window above the sink and installed a laminated
floor for under the $15,000 budget.
The winner of the project - Kitchen Remodeling $15,000 - Under is Paul
Soja Building & Remodeling.
5. Kitchen Remodeling $15,000 - Over
The project involved the removal of the existing kitchen cabinets and
counter tops in a 11 X 28 area which included the dining room area.
The challenge was to design a new kitchen layout that would have a good
traffic pattern and would provide more counter space. When the existing electric,
plumbing, and vents were moved and all cabinets were laid out, there was a new traffic
pattern in the entire area which opened up the area for new counter space. The dishwasher,
stove, and range hood were relocated .and micro wave added. New Corian counter tops with a
Corian sink were installed. Since all of the subcontractors were involved in the planning,
the remodeler was able to avoid any cost over runs and built a very nice, workable area
for both the dining room and kitchen area without having to take away from design.
The winner of the project Kitchen Remodeling $15,000 - Over is Holt’s
Remodeling.
6. Outdoor Living $15,000 - Under
The project was to provide new exterior decor to a 1800's a stone
cottage.
The challenge was to change the exterior to soften, give personal
homeowner touches, and present a quaint "old-world" English -cottage feeling.
Historic colors in bold and bright shades were selected and traditional application of
those colors such as red on the doors as well as the shades such as a cheerful light
yellow on the stone gave the desired effect. Patina green color was applied to flashing
and valleys to indicate aged copper. Barn red stone was applied to the driveway after
bordering it with dry-laid landscaping stone selected to match and continue the retaining
wall. The informal breezeway entrance was set off with a planting area on one side and a
bench on the other.
The winner of the project Outdoor Living $15,000 - Under is Twentieth
Century Restoration.
7. Outdoor Living $15,000 - Over
The project was building a barn that had to match the surrounding
buildings in size, aesthetics and functionality to house 8 new alpacas .
The challenge was to match the new barn to the existing buildings, which
were far from normal. Treatments like Copper roofs and board & battern siding are
common on all the outbuildings on the estate. The barn had to be laid out to provide
assess to four different pastures while having the front of the barn facing the main path
through the grounds. The solution was a 36' by 36' pole barn. Th stalls in the barn are
all constructed of treated lumber and have floors of rough cut green oak. Each stall has
two windows with bars. Eight custom made round top barn doors were constructed and the
pine board and batten siding has been painted to match the other buildings.
The winner of the project Outdoor Living $15,000 - Over is Grote
Construction.
8. Outdoor Living Enclosures Under $15,000
The project was constructing an enclosed rear patio designed for the
owners to enjoy the privacy of their secluded back yard..
The challenge was building the enclosure in a rear yard with little
space. The remodeler was forced to use smaller equipment to excavate and pour footers. All
materials had to be hand carried to the rear yard. The enclosed patio has such amenities
as ceramic tile floor, eight large storm windows, two skylights, and a cathedral ceiling
which keeps the small room from feeling cramped. The entire structure is enclosed with
aluminum and vinyl for ease of cleaning and maintenance.
The winner of the project Outdoor Living Enclosures Under $15,000 is Schermick
Construction.
9. Outdoor Living Enclosures Over $15,000
The project was constructing an unheated porch addition to a 1800's
stone farm house.
The challenge was to design and build the addition so as to be
historically correct and to "fit" with the existing 1800's architecture. It was
a further challenge to maximize the natural light to the western side addition without
making it appear as a modern "sunroom". The addition was designed to the same
slope as existing roof with ridge line centered on the house corner. This allowed for good
traffic flow as well as the rustic drama of an exposed stone face. The clients decided on
a 20 ft by 12 ft size with gable on the long wall and exposed rafters and roof decking to
match the adjacent smoke room addition. The 10 double -hung windows were sized to the
existing house as an architecture tie-in. Old sashes were restored and placed in window
frames togive historical detailing . The antique sashes give an extraordinary amount of
natural light.
The winner of the project Outdoor Living Enclosures Over $15,000 is Twentieth
Century Restoration.
10. Interior Specialty Remodeling
The project was to craft a family entertainment and office area from an
unfinished basement.
The challenges of this project were to create a toddler-proof office and
adult recreation area, to provide adequate, but hidden, storage and to build the area so
that it could be modified easily (without further remodeling) as the family matured. The
contractor began with conventional stud wall framing, insulation, and half inch drywall
finish. . Energy efficient basement windows were installed. Accent lighting was used in
the cabinetry and acoustical ceiling system to draw the eye to the custom made drawers and
shelving. The new cabinetry tucked the desktop computer equipment behind a roll-top
enclosure - a child proof feature. The specialty bar with a built-in sink and adjacent
video/television cabinetry provides for a cozy atmosphere.
The winner of the project Interior Specialty Remodeling is Piper
Construction.
11. Exterior Specialty Remodeling
The project involved designing and building a playhouse for a special
five-year-old .
Layne, a special young lady, had a problem. She "needed her own
space." After several sessions of designing and planning with the help of Layne, the
blueprints for the playhouse were complete. Special design elements made this playhouse
one of a kind. The main play area was elevated because the playhouse is located deep in
the woods. A "quick escape" sliding board was installed to exit the playhouse in
a hurry when the dinner bell rings. Shutters were hung that actually close to allow
privacy for visitors. This playhouse fits Layne to a "T".
The winner of the project Exterior Specialty Remodeling is Grote
Construction.
12. Design Build $150,000 - Under
The project was to build a casket entrance and lift duplicating the
exterior and interior aesthetics of the original building.
The challenge was cutting a nine foot wide doorway through a corner
which was holding up a bell tower. The wall was 40 inches thick. Work began on the inside.
The solid marble slabs on the walls were removed. The area where the door was to be cut
was laid out. Ten layers of brick had to be cut. A concrete lintel over each coarse of
brick to hold up the brick above was installed. The lintels were designed in a reverse
pyramid fashion. The remodeler started with the two outer rows of brick on each side which
were the highest level of lintels. The next three rows of brick from the inside moving
towards the middle were removed and three more lintels at the lower level were installed.
This procedure was repeated on the outside. The rough opening was built without any damage
to the existing structure. The remainder of the construction was completed with
standard construction methods.
The winner of Design Build $150,000 - Under is Paul Soja Building
& Remodeling.
13. Design Build $150,000 - Over
The project involved the addition of 3200 sq. ft. of new office space to
an existing 3800 sq. ft. office building.
The challenge was to join two different buildings into one and
incorporate one central stair tower to accommodate five different elevations. But first,
the land area that the existing building was situated on was too small to accommodate an
addition so the adjacent property had to be purchased. The original building was then
transformed from a simple box design with horizontal siding into a vibrant, reverse
gabled, multi-level office complex. The radically new look was enhanced by stone facing of
three projections and foundation walls. The final result was five separate offices, each
with its own private entrance and exit on five different levels and outstanding curb
appeal.
The winner of Design Build $150,000 - Over is Capellupo Construction.
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