Last weekend I went to the Marvin Manufacturing Facillity in Warroad, MN. I am now certified to install their Lift and Slide Doors. Here’s a link I posted on my Artistic Reflections Facebook Page I am so far the only certified installer in Santa Cruz County and am fully mobile to install beyond. I want [...] Read more »
New Blog By Casey Design
Carey Casey just started his own blog: http://caseybuildingdesign.blogspot.com/ His current blog post is about: How to install corrugated metal roofing For roofing a storage shed or other small utility building, the most cost-effective choice is good old galvanized corrugated sheet metal. Though maybe not the most attractive option, this product gives the best combination of [...] Read more »
Fiorovich Group Featured In SC Sentinel
The Santa Cruz Sentinel featured SCCG member ‘The Fiorovich Group‘ in its article about the Open Architecture Tour. Here’s the link to the Santa Cruz Sentinel article: Habitats for Humans: Open Architecture Tour opens the door on county’s diverse home designs Read more »
Request
Hello members, I’m currently working with some clients on a craftsman style interior trim scheme in a large house and need to find a reliable, affordable and preferably local source for kiln-dried VG DF. Typical stacked apron, stool, casing, frieze and cap. May involve some milling but I’d rather not. I plan on checking with [...] Read more »
Why do Pre-Development Site Reviews?
Have you ever submitted plans to one of the local Planning Departments only to have the plans disapproved because the room addition, driveway or second unit was not designed to meet agency regulations? Or what about those larger projects? Ready to start on an interior renovation to change from one type of commercial use to [...] Read more »
MW Construction
Martin Weyrach and MW Construction specializes in waterproofing details. 1) Tracking and repairing water leaks on all areas of residential homes 2) Various types of exterior deck coating applications with the best top quality products: acrylic and urethane 3) Shower pan coatings and under tile deck waterproof coating with urethane sealant designed for water tanks [...] Read more »
West Side Remodel
Hello members, Here is a picture of the West Side remodel just completed by Michael Hartrich Design-Build. The owners wanted a two-story addition that would blend well with the original one-story house. The budget kept the overall design simple with a focus on quality materials. We chose ‘HardiePanel’ as well as ‘HardieBoard’ siding and ‘HardieTrim’ [...] Read more »
Santa Cruz Solar Hot Water
Here’s a photo of a recent thermal job by Suns Up Solar which provides domestic hot water plus hot water for a radiant heating system in an ADU within the City of Santa Cruz. The insulation has not been installed yet to provide clarity to the photo. It’s up and running with a very happy [...] Read more »
David Smith Portable Sawmill Update
San Jose City College is constructing a new building. They called me to make 4×14″ redwood timbers from trees removed from the building site for an architectural feature in the new building. SCCG member Dave Smith Portable Sawmill and Tractor Service WEBPAGE Read more »
Update from Meschi Construction, Inc
Dear members and fellow contractors, Here’s a few pictures of one of our current projects we are framing. Meschi Construction, Inc. makes every effort to be fast, accurate, and fair when framing on your project. We would be happy to bid the framing on your next project (big or small). Thanks for looking! Josh and [...] Read more »
