Where Functionality Flair Meet

McCOMB PELLA / SIGMA BUILDERS:

Where Functionality & Flair Meet

by Christy Heitger-Ewing / photos by Graham Photography

They say that everything old is new again. In the case of Sigma Builders, what’s new feels old in the sense of ample experience. Although the company launched in 2016, which from a custom builder perspective is relatively new, they are in no way green. “My partner had more than 30 years of home building experience, and my husband was an entrepreneur in real estate, having run a consulting company,” says Kimberly Wang, Partner & Financial Officer at Sigma Builders, who previously worked for 19 years in IT management at Eli Lily. “We use the IT knowledge and innovation experience to bring something new to the market,” says Wang. “We want customers to have the home they love to meet both functionality and the flair that they want.” She’s proud of the diverse staff they have assembled. For instance, one of their salespeople has a master’s degree in social work, which means she’s great at reading people’s emotions and understanding what makes someone uncomfortable. As a result, she brings a unique dynamic to the team. Named #1 custom home builder by Home Builder Digest, Sigma Builders has got one of the top construction teams in the Indianapolis area, with project managers who have 20, 30, and 40 years of experience. That experience is crucial during times of turmoil such as when the pandemic wreaked havoc on the supply chain.

“That’s where the experience comes in because you’ve got to be able to adapt when things happen,” says Wang. “Our staff problem solves and has figured out how to keep things moving while still producing quality in harsh times.”

McComb Pella is a key provider for Sigma Builders as they provide most of their windows and doors.

“They’re a good partner because they’ll say, ‘Here’s an alternative to doing this that won’t break your client’s bank,’” says Wang. “They bring different ideas as well as newer innovative products that elevate the level of a home.”

From a service perspective, Wang maintains that McComb has been extremely good to work with.

“When ordering the windows, we get exactly what the clients want that fits their budget,” says Wang. “Then once the windows arrive, they maintain not only a standard of excellence but also honor all warranties.”

Sigma Builders uses the Pella Lifestyle series for almost all of their windows except when a project doesn’t have a standard window. In those instances, Pella creates custom windows as accent pieces within these custom homes.

“We’ve done that where a home has a cathedral type ceiling and we need triangle windows that are a certain size,” says Wang. “Pella works with us to get those designed and built.”

Pella’s products will be on display in this year’s Home-A-Rama, which will be in Chatham Hills, located in Westfield, Indiana. The contracted custom home Sigma Builders is including in this year’s HAR is American traditional with a breathtaking door that is essentially a wall of glass.

“When you push it back, it disappears and the outside is inside and the inside is outside,” says Wang. This door is just one example of the level of quality that is synonymous with Pella products McCOMB WINDOW & and their stellar team. DOOR CO. / PELLA

In addition to designing custom EXPERIENCE CENTER homes for clients, Sigma Builders 4705 E. 96th Street, Suite 27 Indianapolis, IN 46240 also tries to keep spec homes 317.981.3720, ext 4000 readily available as they know PellaIndianapolis.com that not everyone has the time to design and build a custom home. Currently, they are building spec homes in Chatham Hills in Westfield, Jackson’s Grant in Carmel, Holliday Farms in SIGMA BUILDERS Zionsville, and, ultimately, the 4630 Lisborn Dr. Promontory of Zionsville. Carmel, IN 46033 317.203.3070 sigmabuildersllc.com

INDY FLOOR COATING:

Protecting & Beautifying Your Garage Floor

by Suzanne Huntzinger

INDY FLOOR COATING 8070 Castleton Rd. #612 Indianapolis, IN 46250 317.430.0851 indyfloorcoating.com

Garage floor coating is no longer considered a luxury. It’s becoming the standard for new construction and home improvement, and Indy Floor Coating has it covered, installing thousands of garage floors in the Indianapolis area since 2008.

Its popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, bringing Indy Floor Coating an over 200 percent increase in sales over the past five years. Aesthetically, they are beautiful floors that welcome you home to a great looking space. “Since most of us exit and enter our homes exclusively through the garage each day, a finished garage floor makes it feel good to come home,” Susan Knight of Indy Floor Coating says.

Having an attractive looking garage isn’t the only reason homeowners want their garage floor resurfaced. The most important purpose is for the protection it provides. Coating new concrete eliminates the inevitable wear and tear and cracking of an unprotected floor, and it restores and refreshes existing damaged concrete. “The coatings strengthen the concrete, prevent pitting, spalling and cracking that occur with age and winter road salt, Knight says, “It also eliminates concrete dust that can occur over time, leaving you with a much cleaner space. Plus, lighter colors on the floor brighten a dark area.”

Indy Floor Coating uses the strongest, superior quality coatings with signature flake blends to create exceptionally durable and beautiful floors. The coatings are scratch resistant, non-staining, chemical resistant, and easy to clean with minimal maintenance, making stained, dirty, cracked floors a thing of the past. They also offer the best UV stability, so your garage floor won’t yellow or fade.

Make plans to protect and beautify your garage today. Contact Indy Floor Coating at (317) 430-0851 or visit indyfloorcoating.com for more details.

WELCOME HOME to the garage you’ve always wanted!

STONE MART:

CREATING A CENTERPIECE for Your Home

by Shari Held

Looking for a way to create a wow factor in your home? Natural stone, quartz, or porcelain are all great options for creating a stunning focal point.

“There are many features for each material that can draw the eye,” says Kaelyn Van Camp, Marketing Manager forStone Mart,a wholesale supplier of natural stone and engineered materials. “A show-stopping natural stone may have beautiful movement, a lot of character, or huge chunks of minerals, while a jaw-dropping quartz or porcelain may have interesting veins, unique textures, or vibrant color combinations.”

GO FOR GLOW AND SHOW

Imagine seating your guests around a dining room tabletop made from backlit amethyst stone. It’s easy to create a striking, one-of-akind piece of furniture when you order a tabletop made to size using a selection from Stone Mart’s Allure Collection.

Stone Mart also carries hand-selected, rare pieces of granite, quartzite, marble, and dolomite, as well as unique pieces of mineral quartz or agate, in their Galleria of Stone Jewels.

While natural stone is beautiful, other materials can also create a stunning showpiece. Use nonporous engineered quartz with a dramatic veined pattern or a shimmering white for a kitchen island. Porcelain is thinner and lighter than natural stone, making it perfect for backsplashes and coffee tables. It mimics the beauty of marble without the maintenance, and its resistance to ultraviolet light makes it perfect for outdoor kitchens.

“When choosing between materials, think about which material will align best with your lifestyle and your home’s style,” Van Camp says.

Natural stone and porcelain are heat resistant, so they’re an ideal choice for fireplaces, another popular place for family and friends to hang out. Use

book-matched slabs for a striking continuous pattern effect. It’s especially eye-catching on tall fireplaces. “It’s great to sit around a centerpiece with the people you love,” Van Camp says. “It can help make the time spent there even more AMETHYST memorable.” Talk to your fabricator or contractor about visiting the experts atStone Martto find the perfect material for your project, and start at Stone Mart today!

STONE MART 8215 Zionsville Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.991.4253 stonemartmarblegranite.com