Stair Replacement

This is a direct stair replacement job in the townhouse community, stairs have to be of same design per association requirement.

Old stairs removed and disposed. Ledger board is removed to make sure proper flashing is installed and there is no moisture problems.



ACQ pressure treated lumber cannot be in direct contact with aluminum flashing, so proper flashing is installed to provide weather tight ledger and stair attachment to the house.

Kitchen Counter Top Replacement

This was a small counter-top replacement, old Formica counter-top was removed and new Granite was installed with new sink and updated plumbing.

Bathroom remodeling

It's been a while since I've been here, I hope everyone who comes here is doing great...It was a busy winter with the weather being nice so I have lots of catching up to do here...

I'll start with a small bathroom remodeling, some idiots installed improper backing for the tile in the shower area which is located on the exterior wall...and over time moisture been penetrating tile started to deteriorate exterior sheeting of the house. People didn't know anything was wrong, until the tile started to become lose. Here is a few shots.

The tiles started to become loose and fall off the wall.

This picture shows how moisture which penetrates tile can distroy  exterior sheeting of the house.

New plywood was installed and glued from the inside to provide structural integrity behind the damages sheeting. Proper repair should be done from the outside, and most likely the Homeowner will have us doing the work in the spring time..

New insulation is installed.

Proper backer board is install and tile will go over it.

New tile and custom frame-less shower door is installed.

Same people who made the shower glass, added trim around the mirror edges to create frame effect.

Another fine job by GN Builders L.L.C

Pearl’s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Lawn Seed

Try Pearl’s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Lawn Seed which grows at a quarter the rate of blue grass and puts down 12-inch-deep roots that tap into naturally occurring moisture, says the maker. The resulting lawn requires no chemical fertilizer, little or no watering (after the first year), and mowing only once a month, the company claims. The seed comes in 5-, 25-, and 50-pound bags for approximately  $35, $170, and $300. For more information visit Pearl’s Premium Website

 

Quick-Change Locks by Kwikset.

With this Smart-Key Locks you can turn a project over to the homeowners without worrying about who might still have access to the house. At the end of a job, you insert a special tool into the keyhole along with the old key to reprogram the lock to accept a new key. Smart-Key deadbolts, knobs, levers, handle sets, and electronic locks are available. Deadbolts — which the maker says resist drilling, lock-picking, and bumping — cost about $30. For more information visit Kwikset Website

Another Life Loss Due To Negligence.

A German architect who designed and built a sprawling mansion in the Hollywood Hills pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter Wednesday for the death of a firefighter who was killed when a water-saturated ceiling collapsed on him as he was fighting a blaze.
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It's terrible when people don't know what they doing and things like this happen. I don't know what the building department was thinking about when the plan was approved and inspected. I guess when they see an Architect seal everything should be o.k... If it's there, it means it will work. 

New Arcobaleno LED kitchen faucet from Webert Italian Design illuminates when running water. When the handle is turned on, the faucet emits a red light when hot water is running and a blue light when cold water is running. Well designed handle is designed to resemble a joystick and operates very smoothly.

For more information please visit Manufacturer Home Page

Settlement Is Reached In Chinese Drywall Case

Owners of thousands of U.S. homes tainted with foul-smelling Chinese drywall agreed to a legal settlement on Thursday with a German manufacturer. The settlement reached with Knauf International was worth $800 million to $1 billion, but a lawyer for the company said the final amount would likely be much lower.
Knauf International's Chinese subsidiary made the tainted product, which has been blamed for producing a stench and fumes that damage air conditioning, wiring and fixtures.

Plaintiffs say the settlement, which requires court approval, could provide for repairs on as many as 4,500 properties containing drywall made by Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin, or KPT.

Many of the affected homes were built in 2006 and 2007 at the end of a U.S. housing boom and during a burst of rebuilding after several hurricanes in the U.S. Southeast. The drywall was tainted by sulfur from a gypsum mine in Northern China, according to a KPT attorney.

Knauf Group, parent of Knauf International, is one of the world's largest makers of building materials. It employs 23,000 worldwide and had 2008 sales of 5.6 billion euros, according to its website.

Willson One-Fit N95 Disposable Respirator Without Valve

When working with sanders, cutting wood, swipping basement or garage and when applying furtiliser in the summer, is a good idea to use a Disposable Respirator. You can purchase them at any hardware store or any big box stores like HD or Lowes. Most of the respirators  offer one size  universal fit.

 

One very efficient Respirator is Willson One-Fit N95, which offers affordable and effective filtering mask and at the same time you have an excellent protection when cutting or sanding wood, installing fiberglass insulation or drywall, auto-body work, landscaping. This respirator is using Electrostatic filtration and it the same provides very low-breathing resistance, not to mention comfort level when you wear it for a long time period . This respirator is also prevents reaction to sensitive skin and its good quality construction gives you a filtration efficiency of 95% against nonoil airborne particles. They usually come in the Box of 20 and its a must to have item for every contractor or DIY.  

It is also NIOSH approved.

Vast Unique Paver System

Make the most of your deck with Vast Composite Pavers

The beauty of pavers is now available for your deck. Enjoy the unique luxury created from a deck made from Vast Composite Deck Pavers. Vast pavers use a patented grid system with integrated water drainage to make installation to a deck sub-floor simple and durable.



Composite Deck Paver (3"x6" Boardwalk Paver, 11.8"x11.8" Grid)

The Pavers are Truly Maintenance-Free

Vast composite pavers let you spend time enjoying your deck, not working on it.

• No staining, painting, sealing or treatment required
• No fasteners to work loose and no splinters
• Completely resist mold and mildew
• Replace a single paver (versus replacing an entire piece of lumber)

Superior Performance

 

Vast pavers is a highly engineered material designed to maximize strength, durability and appearance.

• One-third the weight of concrete
• Durable under light vehicular traffic, snow plows, forklifts and skid loaders
• Innovative grid system dramatically reduces labor expense and improves installation quality
• Maintenance-free, natural look guaranteed to not crack
• Brilliant fade-resistant colors

Commercial Applications

§  Parking Lots
§  Walkways
§  Patios
§  Flat Roof
§  Entryways
§  Other Low Speed Vehicular Applications

Residential Applications

§  Driveways
§  Walkways
§  Entryways
§  Patios

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