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Bear Roofing Bear Roofing is a local Alabama company with long-standing local ties that will stand ready to service your roofing needs now and for years to come. Bear Roofing offers a clear choice of product and guarantees. Our success is due to the professionalism of our approach and the superior design of our product. As one of Alabama’s only GAF Truslate "Master Slate Crafter," Bear Roofing is very excited about its Truslate line. In the history of building products, slate roofing has always been at the top of the list for premium designer products. In today’s building world no other building product conveys class and prestige more than a slate roof. In addition to the beauty, the difficulty of working with slate mandates a talented craftsman with a highly trained construction crew. However, rising costs have relegated slate to the commercial building market with very few homeowners willing to fork out its cost. In a stroke of brilliance, GAF manufacturing has discovered a method to install real slate without the cost of real slate. In a traditional slate roof each piece overlaps to cover the gaps and nails in the piece underneath. This means that 70% of the slate you pay for is covered and unseen. In the GAF True Slate roof there is no overlap and there are no fastener holes. The system relies on a patented UV blocker under roof to function and fully expose imported slate for its beauty. The slate shingles are hung as opposed to drilled to ensure the continued integrity of the
system. The result is a lifetime real slate roof with no exposed fasteners for the price of a cheaper composite. Slate roofing is just apart of our expertise. We have experience in installing everything from asphalt shingles to cedar shake and tile roofing systems. We are also one of the few GAF Master Elite installers in Birmingham as well as certified installers for a number of other manufacturers. Being recognized as a GAF Master Elite installer means we can offer you a 20 year labor warranty on select roof systems. Bear Roofing can also handle flat roof applications such as, Modified Torch Down, TPO, and EPDM. Skylights can be problematic. As a Velux certified installer, we can handle all your skylight needs. Whether it is just a repair or a full skylight replacement, We are equipped to take care of you.
Let Bear roofing convert your home into a masterpiece.
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Wedgworth Construction Wedgworth Company’s Design-Build Business a good fit for Birmingham Housing Market When the U.S. housing market took a hit in 2008, many prospective home buyers put their dreams of building a new home on hold. Today, as the market continues to rebound, many of those same people are dusting off plans and investigating the possibilities of building. “We’re experiencing a tremendous up-tick in inquiries about our design-build business,” says Mike Wedgworth, owner of Wedgworth Construction. “We’ve built more than 300 custom homes in Birmingham over the last thirty years, so we have a clearly defined process that’s easy for our customers to follow. It starts with a conversation about goals for building, determining a wish list and a realistic budget. From there, we develop one-of-a-kind plans. ” At every stage, the focus is on listening to their customer. Wedgworth’s company has experience in all aspects of real estate development, from buying land and creating neighborhoods, to integrating new homes along older streets in Mountain Brook and Vestavia. “We have a true team approach in that we know who will work on your house at every stage before we get started. That’s the benefit of specializing in the design-build business. We employ Birmingham’s most skilled craftsmen to turn your dream home from a drawing into a beautiful house tailored to your lifestyle. Many of our sub-contractors have worked for us for decades, so they know our expectations.”
The company has a reputation for building some of Birmingham’s best looking homes and neighborhoods, but also for using smart technologies and sustainable materials. “We put a great deal of emphasis on building a tight house that is easy to maintain. Our customers are thrilled when they see the payoff in lower utility bills. The transitions we’ve experienced in the housing market over the last few years have taught us a lot about what home buyers value. Being comfortable, feeling secure and saving money on utilities are high priorities. Fortunately, those are our specialties at Wedgworth Construction.”
A Green Home Community in the heart of Vestavia Hills Located one mile west of Columbiana Road on Tyler Road. www.wedgworth.net (205) 365-4344
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The Powerful Impact of Lighting Whether you’re building a new house, remodeling your current home or simply updating the look of a room, you may spend hours choosing the perfect paint color, floor coverings, window dressings and accessories. But many homeowners overlook the powerful impact lighting can have on the design of a room.
Five Types of Lighting
When selecting lighting for a room, it’s important to think about what you’ll be doing in the room and how lighting will be used. For instance, the lighting needs of a family room where the only function is watching television are different from a room where you may be reading or working on a computer. So, what are the five primary types of lighting? • Ambient. Also known as general lighting, this radiates a comfortable level of brightness without glare. A softer, less harsh choice for the main source of room light, options include track lighting, re-
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cessed cans and chandeliers. • Task. Task lighting provides visual clarity and can include desk lamps, under-cabinet lighting or reading lights over a bed. • Accent. Used to accent areas, objects and spaces, this type of lighting includes recessed cans, wall sconces hung to throw light on a wall or mono points focused on artwork. • Decorative. Affecting the mood of your space, this is the type of lighting you use when you want to make a statement about your individual style. It’s often exhibited in foyers, dining rooms and master baths. As a rule of thumb, decorative lighting should always be dimmable. • Kinetic. This “moving” light comes in the form of burning candles or a live fireplace. Creating a layering effect with lighting is popular in the design industry. It adds interest to any room and is also very useful. Combine recessed cans with
a few desk lamps in your home office and highlight wall art with a picture light. W i t h thousands of different types of lighting fixtures on the market, it’s best to seek the advice of a lighting professional. Whether traditional, transitional or modern is your taste, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery has the lighting you’re looking for. To find a showroom near you, visit www.ferguson.com or shop online at www.shop.ferguson. com.
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Sharp Remodeling Birmingham Sharp Remodeling Specialty was established in 1986 in order to meet the demands of budget-conscious homeowners in the Birmingham area who wanted custom home remodeling with quality, luxury grade materials at an affordable price. Our professionalism, affordability and attention to detail has enabled us earn loyal clients, who call us for all the work they want to have done on their homes, and who refer their friends and family to us with confidence. Our clients trust the experts at Sharp Remodeling Specialty to design kitchens, remodel bathrooms, and build additions to their homes and so can you. You will enjoy being able to enter a safe, clean area in the evening to view the progress on your dream room as we straighten up before we leave each day. You will also enjoy meeting with Glenn Sharp of Sharp Remodeling Specialty as he will carefully listen to your wishes in order to understand the outcome you want to achieve. He has the
rare ability to see your vision and make it a reality. He has computer programs which will allow him to design your room or addition so you can see it before work ever begins. Then, once he starts work, you can watch your dream kitchen,
bathroom or addition become a reality with the assurance of knowing exactly what to expect. Pick your room, choose Sharp Remodeling Specialty and watch your dream become a reality.
Make Your Appointment With Our Home Remodeling and Design Specialist. You’ll see how easy and affordable it is to have a custom home remodeling of your dreams!
What people are saying: “Glenn Sharp and his team were very friendly,professional hard workers who got the job done, on time and on budget.” - Liberty Park “Sharp Remodeling Specialty makes sure they get the job done right the first time. We have been impressed by the attention to detail Glenn and his guys take with their work. We are very pleased with our kitchen and master bath Glenn and his team remodeled. Our kitchen and master bathroom are now the nicest in the neighborhood and everyone has come to visit. Glenn, you’ll be getting some calls soon from a few of my friends.” -Chelsea
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Snapper Throats
at The Fish Market on Southside...the only place to find this delicious delicacy in Birmingham.* Over a pound of the sweetest meat on the fish, prepared the George Sarris way...only at The Fish Market on Birmingham’s Southside. * Okay, okay. My friends at The Bright Star serve them, too. But that’s all the way out in Bessemer. –George Sarris
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