Professional Builder (1993) articles from May 2005

Professional Builder (1993) archives from May 2005

Now You See It, Now You Don't.(Custom Builder)(Column)
May 1, 2005... By Rhonda Jackson, Staff Writer Glass Block Pushes Design Envelope With the advent of more modern, open space floor plans, glass and glass-type materials are quickly becoming a part of today's home designs. Glass can bring a more...

Right Angles.(Custom Builder)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff The ProSite Protractor condenses the process of creating miter cuts. This precision tool determines the angle for miter saw set-up. The ProSite Protractor functions on two scales: a red scale and a black scale. The arrows on the red...

Simply Fantastic.(Custom Builder)(Column)
May 1, 2005... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor Architecture and environment come together in a tasteful blend in this retreat in northern California's wine country This cedar-sheathed custom home "planted" amid the rolling hills of California's...

Royal Treatment.(Custom Builder)(Column)
May 1, 2005... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor Crowned by a soaring, 16-foot coffered barrel ceiling and framed by massive cast stone columns, the luxurious spa tub at the heart of the regal bath is designed to pamper master and mistress in majestic...

Spectacular Digs.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(residential construction)
May 1, 2005... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor Builder Bill Maroon dug deep to make this one-of-a-kind Tuscan-inspired spec home a standout in his high-end residential construction market in Winter Park, Fla. Not only does this 8,650-square-foot...

Building the Business.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(managing strategies of Gary Striegler of Striegler & Associates)
May 1, 2005... By Heather McCune, Editor in Chief Gary Striegler and I crossed paths for the first time at a pivotal point in both of our professional lives. After more than 10 years of writing for distributors and contractors in the plumbing business, I...

Business Building.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Striegler & Associates)
May 1, 2005... By James Kidd, Contributing Editor Custom builder Gary Striegler knows how to build houses. What he needed was help building his business. Gary Striegler, a hands-on, custom home builder in Fayetteville, Ark., has been building custom...

Aspen Custom Homes.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
May 1, 2005... Staff Wayne-Dalton Garage Doors www.waynedalton.com Wayne-Dalton's Series 7000 product line combines old-style, swinging-type garage doors with the modern-day practicality of sectional door design. The wood door collection targets...

M & M (Modern And Metal).(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Jaroff Custom Entryways launches metal doors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff These modern, metal doors by Jaroff Custom Entryways bring home design to your doorstep. These doors are fabricated with three layers of metal: a welded stainless steel inner core that is covered by a stainless steel skin and topped...

Peaceful Waters.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff The Solace Collection from Moen ShowHouse brings tranquil waters to the lavatory. Characterized by contemporary styling and a high arc, this chrome-finished bath collection comes with the option of a wall or a counter mount...

Follow the Inglenook Road.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Inglenook Tile )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Inglenook Tile has created a line of tile with a flashback to yesteryear. These antique reproduction tiles are crafted of fired red stoneware clay. Intended for outdoor or indoor use, these 3/8-inch thick ceramic brick pavers can be...

Washing Dryer.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff LGE's large capacity washer and dryer combo puts a high-tech spin on laundry activities. This combination washer-dryer operates on SenseClean technology that programs washing and drying cycles according to fabric type and weight....

Beautiful Accents.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Beauty Spot, an accent lighting offered by W.A.C. Lighting, sheds light on the beautiful floor plan designs of today's home. These multifaceted crystal accents are housed in cylindrical and cubical shells. When the lead crystal...

Custom Ceilings.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
May 1, 2005... Staff 5th Wall Designs marries the look of hand craftsmanship with the ease of installation. This engineered ceiling system is comprised of only four wood components and three metal fasteners. Hidden from sight, the metal fasteners secure...

Heat Therapy.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff The Health Mate Sauna's new corner unit brings infrared heat to the home spa. This infrared technology, based upon radiant heat, is recognized for its purifying and multiple health benefits. The new HM.CSE-2 model seats three people...

Building Science: Moisture Flow.
May 1, 2005... By Stan Gatland, Manager, Building Science Delivering a home that meets buyer expectations for comfort starts with building science. Building science is a systems approach to home building that considers relationships between a home's...

Building a Sense of Place.
May 1, 2005... By Bob Sperber, Senior Editor Charter Homes sheds conventional subdivision development to rewrite the book on zoning and land use. In Lancaster County, Pa., an hour's drive west of Philadelphia and bristling with suburban expansion,...

Hedgewood Properties.(New products)
May 1, 2005... By Pam Sessions, Co-President/Co-Founder, Cumming, GA Moen Pam Sessions www.moen.com Moen has added the brushed nickel finish to its Monticello collection, which is also available in chrome, polished brass, porcelain,...

Financial Management - Part 4.(Residential construction)
May 1, 2005... By Mike Benshoof, Principle, SMA Consulting A solid operating budget is the best road map to financial success. Financial Management - Parts 1, 2, and 3 discussed the importance of setting up a solid accounting system to accurately...

The doctor is still in.(Teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming)(Column)
May 1, 2005... By Scott Sedam Learning from the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming With the exception of me, not many people in the building industry still quote quality expert Dr. W. Edwards Deming. But then I have long been accused of being out of...

Sun Belt Growth Shapes Housing's Future.
May 1, 2005... Staff Census Bureau study shows Florida, California and Texas must house nearly half of total U.S. population growth from 2000 to 2030. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that Florida will edge past New York into third place in population...

The Payback on Panels.
May 1, 2005... By Scott T. Shepherd, PATH Partners Short installation time, reduced waste -- builders reap the benefits of advanced panel systems. A way to build better and faster -- what's not to like? Builders are finding there's a lot to like when...

Light of Luxury.
May 1, 2005... By Bob Sperber, Senior Editor Interior courtyards lend a European air to luxury town houses in a pastoral, suburban setting. Generations ago, the Breyer family built a large estate outside of Philadelphia on the profits from countless...

Home on the Range.
May 1, 2005... By Laura Butalla, Senior Editor Utah's Destination Homes has a winner in a unique TND community in the mountain ranges west of Salt Lake City. One of Destination Homes' models in the master-planned community of Daybreak -- in South...

Creative Coastal.(Sabal Homes of Florida Inc.)
May 1, 2005... By Bill Lurz, Senior Editor Sabal Homes is in growth mode in 2005 -- thanks to a California-designed house that's stirring buyers on the west coast of Florida. If you own a small production building company and want to learn how to...

Makita.(pneumatic nailer line)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Makita has added the AF633 Nail Finisher to their pneumatic nailer line. Equipped to handle 15 gauge DA style finish nails, the AF633 has a rear-loading, angled, aluminum magazine that holds 120 nails. The AF633 is ideal for...

Danze.(decorative plumbing line)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff The Sheridan Bar Faucet is the new addition to Danze's decorative plumbing line. Its traditional styling and high arc spout complement today's trend towards larger convenience/prep and bar styled sinks. The Sheridan Bar Faucet is...

Lightolier.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff The new Alcyon family of lighting from Lightolier marries specification-grade track fixtures with architectural aesthetics. These low-voltage and line-voltage luminaries have a lamp-forward design, integrated cartridges and a small...

HiltiDeck Fastener.(Hilti DX 860-ENP and DX 860-HSN)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff The Hilti DX 860-ENP and DX 860-HSN powder actuated deck fastening system provide a consistent method for attaching metal deck to structural steel or bar joist base materials. This equipment is ideal for fastening roof deck or...

Terra-Tubes.(Terra-Tubes Fiber Filtration Tubes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Profile Products' new Terra-Tubes Fiber Filtration Tubes are effective as an engineered storm water treatment device. Terra Tubes can function as part of a polymer delivery system or stand-alone fiber tube for specialized...

Schaeffer Ventilation.(Way Cool evaporative cooler)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff The Way Cool evaporative cooler utilizes evaporative cooling to keep your sites and crews cool in hot weather. The evaporative cooling process simulates the process that the body uses to cool itself. Similar to the way perspiration...

Teka.(D-shaped stainless steel sink Model No. 125-073 of Teka Industrial S.A.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Teka's new D-shaped stainless steel sink Model No. 125-073 is designed for deck-mounted faucets. This undermounted sink has extra deep bowls that can accommodate oversized pots and platters. With it's hand-polished Euro Finish, the...

Outwater.(Wood Carved Pierced Mouldings of Outwater Plastics Industries)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Outwater's Wood Carved Pierced Mouldings are inspired by historical and classical designs. These 2-foot long mouldings are designed with predrilled opposing holes that fit snugly together with glued wooden dowels. providing a...

STOW.(CDM-1H hand-held core drill)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Designed for a variety of smaller applications STOW's CDM-1H hand-held core drill can be used for electrical and plumbing jobs that require drilling through walls and floors. The CDM-1H can be used in wet drilling applications up to...

Atlas Homewares.(Euro-Tech line)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff Atlas Homewares' new Euro-Tech line is characterized by its modern, modular, minimalist shapes. This square-inspired hardware line is an idyllic complement for the current trend in modern looking kitchens or a retro look as well....

Larson Manufacturing.(SecureElegance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff SecureElegance provides you the safety of the traditional "iron bar" storm door while exposing the beauty of the entry door. The "KeepSafe" laminated glass features a tough layer of polyvinyl butyral fused between two panes of...

Build It Remotely.(MB-3D remote project management software)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Staff MB-3D remote project management's software program gives construction managers full control of construction projects without having to always be present on the site. This web-based, virtual desktop can manage CAD files, access online...