Second Story Addition Gets Foam Insulation
June 8, 2010 by Neil
Filed under Home Additions, Remodeling Projects
Work continued on our latest Naperville project today with the installation of the spray-foam insulation. It’s very similar to Great Stuff, only on a much larger scale. The foam we used on this project gets a whooping R7 per inch! That allows for up to an R25 valued in a standard 2×4 exterior wall. That’s a far cry from the standard fiberglass insulation products that only allow for an R13 in a 2×4 wall.
On this project we used 2-3/4″ of foam for an R20 value. This new 650 square foot addition will be far superior in insulation value to the existing home. As well as offering a superior Rvalue, foam also acts as a great barrier to air infiltration. The foam seals virtually all gaps in the walls allowing for no air movement. It is also impervious to water so no moisture can move through the wall. It really is a great product and we are looking forward to using it more on future projects.
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Naperville Second Story Addition Underway
May 15, 2010 by Neil
Filed under Home Additions, Remodeling Projects
After almost a week-long rain delay we are getting started on our latest project: a second story bedroom addition in Naperville. The addition will be over the garage and have space for a bedroom, bathroom, closet and laundry room. All told we are adding about 600 feet of space.
On Friday we installed a beam in the garage that will support the weight of the addition.
We also took advantage of the crane on site to move several units of lumber into position. Thanks to our friends at Conley Steel for the help!
Naperville Home Show A Success
March 21, 2010 by Neil
Filed under Crimson Life
Thanks to all of you that braved a less-than-springlike weekend to come out and see us at The Naperville Home Show. We met some great people over the last two days!
Being the first home show we have ever done, it was quite a learning experience for us. We learned some things to do (wear VERY comfortable shoes) and some things not to do (don’t wait until 3 days before to order your banners). All-in-all it was a great experience and we are thinking about doing it again sometime soon. If we do we’ll keep you updated.
Naperville Home Show March 19-21
March 16, 2010 by Neil
Filed under Crimson Life
This weekend we will be at the Naperville Home Show.
Be sure to stop by and see us.
Bring your remodeling ideas with you!
The details:
Where: North Central College Recreation Center (Crimson is in booth #313)
When: Fri 4-8pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm
Admission: $5 Get a $1 off coupon
Naperville Basement Finish With A New Twist
February 24, 2009 by Neil
Filed under Design & Planning, Lower Level Finishing
We just finished a basement in Naperville where we did something new for us. We left the ceiling alone and painted it flat black. All the joists, ductwork, and pipes are still visible but the flat black paint makes it all disappear. It really is quite amazing!
By leaving the ceiling exposed the client gained valuable ceiling height in a house built before a 9′ basement was more common. Not only did they get an extra 4″ of ceiling height but it feels like even more because you can see up into the spaces between the joists.
The painted ceiling costs less than a traditional drop ceiling and quite a bit less than a drywall ceiling. On the other side, you have to be comfortable with the urban/industrial look of the black. No other color would work as well. The flat black hides all the pipework exceptionally well.
Naperville Basement Renovation
January 12, 2009 by Neil
Filed under Lower Level Finishing
We just finished a basement project in Naperville. One of the nice things about this project is the new stairway. Previously, this stairway was just a carpenter built stair from when the house was built in the late sixties. It was just pine and only suitable for carpet. We replaced it with an oak stair that matches the stairway from the client’s main stairway upstairs. Oak treads and rail with painted risers and stringers. The split paint/stain look is very nice.
Naperville Master Bathroom and Aurora Bathroom Renovations
December 7, 2008 by Neil
Filed under Bathroom Remodeling
Stephanie recently took some photos of a couple of projects that we just completed. The first photo is of a Master Bathroom in Naperville. We used a cherry cabinet from Fieldstone Cabinetry and Kohler fixtures.
This is the shower from the same bathroom. Stephanie selected all the tile and and the coordinating fixtures.
This is the bathroom in Aurora that we recently completed. Stephanie selected a multi-shaded green glass tile that is really cool and contemporary. Note the matching green cabinet knobs. The shelves in the shower are made of Corian for a sleek low profile look. Again, the cherry cabinet is from Fieldstone Cabinetry and the fixtures are Kohler.
