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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GBAHB AND GBAHB REMODELERS

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RENOVATE AREA HOME THE 2010 ALABAMA REMODELING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

A BREATHTAKING DESIGN THE LIST OF BIRMINGHAM’S TOP REMODELERS SEE PAGE 34 THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSOCIATION

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE GBAHB REMODELERS OFFICERS CHAIRMAN David Estreicher CHAIRMAN-ELECT Erica Neel SECRETARY Bob Garzarek TREASURER Tom Coan IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Mike Kelley AT LARGE Mike McKay, Bill Kinnebrew, Steve Paternostro, Reynolds Anderson

COMMITTEES COOKOUT George Williams GOLF TOURNAMENT Roddy Sample MEMBERSHIP/CALLING COMMITTEE Rob Baugher PROGRAMS Susan McGee PUBLIC RELATIONS Tommy Patton GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Reynolds Anderson

GBAHB SENIOR OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bobby R. Smith Jr. VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Bud Canter TREASURER Brooks Harris ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT Judy Young PAST PRESIDENT Glenn Siddle

GBAHB STAFF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bart Fletcher GBAHB REMODELERS STAFF LIAISON Martina Philpott GREATER BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (GBAHB) 100 Oslo Circle Birmingham, AL 35211 Phone: 205-912-7000 Fax: 205-451-0201 www.birminghambuilder.com

DEAR FRIENDS, FROM DAVID ESTREICHER, GBAHB REMODELERS CHAIRMAN e have all experienced contractors who have performed well above our expectations, and others who have fallen short of their promises. While it can seem less costly in the short run to accept the lowest bidder regardless of the selected contractor’s credentials, you do so at your own peril. Your home is one of your most precious and valuable investments, so taking the time to select the right contractor upfront is the most important decision you’ll make during the remodeling process.

We have heard the horror stories that arise from poorly managed jobs.

Whether it’s a small alteration or a major renovation, hiring an unqualified contractor can result in an inferior project that costs you time, money and/or satisfaction. So, how do you protect your family and home from the trauma that can be associated with a poor quality job?

When considering a remodel, alteration, or addition to your home, it is always a best practice to hire a licensed remodeling contractor, whom has proof of insurance, and can supply references on request. It is important to remember that you are purchasing a service and not a product. It helps if that person has gone the extra mile to participate in their professional association like the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders and GBAHBR Remodelers.

I have had the pleasure of being an active member in these organizations for more than 16 years and can say with confidence that the GBAHBR Remodelers is a group comprised of dedicated professionals whom work tirelessly to continue to educate themselves to the best products, services, and business practices in our industry as it relates to home remodeling for the greater Birmingham metro market.

The additional “x” factor that our Remodeler members bring to the table is that they have all agreed to adhere to the national standards of ethics and conduct as mandated by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

The NAHB has established guidelines and expectations of how a professional remodeler member is to execute their business for the duration of the project and to the satisfaction of the mutual contract.

These professionals have taken the time and effort to continuously learn and stay abreast of all new building codes as they pertain to safety regulations for homeowners; and to earn any new certifications or designations as mandated by the county, state, and national codes.

A qualified remodeler is a true craftsman who can turn your dream home into reality. The old adage, “you get what you pay for” does not always apply to everything in life, but it does in remodeling projects. When selecting a professional contractor for your home alteration, addition or remodel, please consider hiring one of our Professional GBAHBR Remodeler members. For a current list of our Professional Remodeler members, please call GBAHB at 205-912-7000.

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Best Regards, David Estreicher Regional Sales Director LightStyles Hardware Services GBAHBR Remodelers Chairman 2010

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Chairman’s Message Certified Experts

GREATER BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (GBAHB) 100 Oslo Circle Birmingham, AL 35211 Phone: 205-912-7000 Fax: 205-451-0201 www.birminghambuilder.com

Code of Ethics Important News You Should Know The 2010 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards

GBAHB REMODELERS CHAIRMAN.........................................................David Estreicher STAFF LIAISON...................................................Martina Philpott

GBAHB PRESIDENT ....................................................Bobby R. Smith Jr.

GBAHBR Renovates Area Home

4DMI

Redefining A Home’s First Level

PUBLISHER ............................................................. Kevin Ford

A Breathtaking Design

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR ..................................... Sharon Glorioso

EDITOR ....................................................................Troy Blewett CREATIVE DIRECTOR ............................................. Pete Moretta

A Kitchen For The Ages The Latest Trends in Color

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR ............................................ Ruth Ford MARKETING DIRECTOR ............................................. John Ford OFFICE MANAGER...................................................Allyson Geier

GBAHB Remodelers Member Specialties GBAHB Remodelers Member Directory

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CHANGE AND RENEWAL IS A NATURAL THING.

KITCHENS • BATHS • ADDITIONS • GRANITE • TILE

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company profile Counter Dimensions, Inc. Pelham, AL matches the one you’ve always dreamed of and fits your lifestyle.

Whether you need just new countertops, or an entire room designed to your specifications, Counter Dimensions can handle your remodeling job from start to finish.

“Our dedicated staff can help select materials and design a look for your kitchen or bath that will complement the rest of your home,” Kelley stresses. “We’ll work with you and your contractor to make sure your kitchen- and/or bath-remodeling process is a seamless satisfying project.”

COMMITTED TO YOUR SATISFACTION “Communications, teamwork and on-site supervision of projects from beginning to end are the keys to our success and our customers’ satisfaction,” Kelley says. “All of our projects are carefully planned, scheduled and managed in order to complete them on time and on budget,” he adds.

AT YOUR SERVICE Counter Dimensions, Inc., is a full-service, comprehensive kitchen and bath center that specializes in removing the hassles from the kitchen and bath-building processes, leaving customers to enjoy the end results.

Dedicated to individualized service and top-quality products, Counter Dimensions, Inc., has distributed and installed countertops and cabinets since 1988. Its extensive product list includes: • Five cabinetry lines including Shiloh All Wood Cabinetry, a division of W. W. Wood Products, Inc. • An assorted selection of knobs and pulls • Decorative tiles • Countertop replacements using: Formica and Wilsonart • Solid surface countertops including DuPont Corian and Zodiaq, as well as granite.

• Cabinet Refacing “With professional designers on staff and a vast network of industry professionals, we provide full-service design and remodeling services for residential and commercial kitchens and baths,” says Mike Kelley, president.

These services include layouts and elevations, connections of appliances and fixtures with job coordination including general contracting, electrical work, gas and plumbing connections, flooring and wallpaper installation, and painting.

AT YOUR HOME Whether new or remodeled, your kitchen and baths are the showplaces of your home. A home can only be as elegant as its baths, as warm and relaxing as its kitchen. Whatever your style, Counter Dimensions will design and deliver a kitchen or bath that 205-664-3587

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CERTIFIED EXPERTS PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS SET PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS AND REMODELERS APART hen choosing a builder or remodeler, you want someone with the skill and expertise to do the job right.

In a crowded marketplace, however, identifying a qualified professional can be difficult. That’s why the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) created professional designations that help consumers identify builders and remodelers who have committed themselves to continually improving their skills and being committed to their profession. When a homeowner selects a builder or remodeler with a NAHB professional designation, they are getting a professional with superior training, practical experience, and in-depth knowledge in their chosen specialty.

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CERTIFIED GRADUATE BUILDER (CGB) The CGB designation means your builder has met prescribed standards of practice, possess at least two years building industry experience, has a proven track record of successful project management, has completed a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledges to uphold the program’s Code of Ethics. The CGB course is designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional building operation.

CERTIFIED GRADUATE REMODELER (CGR) The CGR course emphasizes the development of business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.

Remodelers holding the CGR designation meet prescribed standards of business practice, possess a minimum of five years remodeling industry experience, have a proven track record of successful remodeling projects, complete a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program’s Code of Ethics.

CERTIFIED AGING-IN-PLACE SPECIALIST (CAPS)

MASTER BUILDER (MB) / MASTER REMODELER (MR)

The CAPS designation program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential for remodelers doing home modifications for the aging-in-place. The NAHB Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place.

The purpose of the Master Builder / Master Remodeler Program certification of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders is to further enhance the professionalism of participating members and to provide the consumer with contractors of the highest professional standards. Members of the program must pass a rigorous entry process in order to receive the designation as Master Builder or Master Remodeler. They are screened by a committee of their peers who review customer, supplier and sub-contractor references; check for any current or pending litigation; verify full liability and workman’s compensation insurance coverage; and validate financial stability. Membership is reviewed on a yearly basis and failure to meet the program’s requirements can warrant disqualification from the program.

CERTIFIED GRADUATE ASSOCIATE (CGA) The CGA certificate program offers associate members an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the fundamentals of the home building industry. Modeled after the CGB curriculum, this designation is attained by completing three required and three elective courses which focus on improved management skills and business performance. The CGA designation is maintained by completing one course annually.

CERTIFIED GREEN PROFESSIONAL (CGP) The National Association of Home Builders’ Certified Green Professional™ designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes – without driving up the cost of construction. Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid background in green building methods, as well as the tools to reach customers, from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry.

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GRADUATE MASTER BUILDER (GMB) The ultimate designation for the building professional, the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation is for experienced veterans only. Before beginning the GMB designation process, candidates must have the CGB designation, the CGR designation, the CGA designation with five years of building experience, or ten years of building experience and have completed three CGB/CGR/CGA courses. GMB course topics include risk management and insurance, negotiating, financial management and quality construction, to name a few. They are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.

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CERTIFIED EXPERTS (cont'd) GBAHB REMODELERS Member Designations ALAGASCO Amy Dunavant ..........................................CGA, CSP ALL SPACED OUT Michael Moore ................................................CAPS BAUGHER DESIGN REMODEL Robert Baugher, Jr. ..CGR, CGB, CGA, GMB, CAPS, CGP BLUESTONE BUILDING, LLC Kelly Watson .....................................................CGP BMR HOMES INC. Chris Youngs ...........................................CAPS, CGP CABINET TRENDS M. Lynne McWhorter........................................CAPS COUNTER DIMENSIONS, INC. Michael Kelley ..................................................CGR DAVIS DESIGN Cindy Davis.......................................................CGP

H.B. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Britt Thompson ...............................................CAPS HOMES BY INDIANWOOD, INC. Laurie Kinnebrew ..............................................CGA KURTTS CONSTRUCTION INC George Kurtts ..........................................GMB, CGR MCKAY BUILDING CO. INC. Jewel McKay ...................................................CAPS Robert McKay ................................CAPS, CGB, CGR OAK ALLEY, INC. Michael McKay .......................................CAPS, CGR PARKSITE, INC. D. Clay Harbin ........................................CAPS, CGP PRECISION HOMECRAFTERS INC George Williams..............................CAPS, CGR, CGP

EAGLE BUILDING COMPANY, INC. David Sciarabba ..............................CGB, GMB, CGR

RODDY O. SAMPLE & ASSOCIATES Mark Sample ....................................................CGR Roddy Sample.................................................CAPS

GIBSON & ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. Edward Anderson ..............................................CGP Casey Campbell ......................................CAPS, CGP

WARWICK DEVELOPMENT CO. INC. Charlotte Locke ...............................................CAPS

CODE OF ETHICS GBAHB Remodelers are committed to an established Code of Ethics. It reads: Members of this Council shall observe the highest standards of integrity, frankness and responsibility in dealing with the public, adhering to the following principles: • All advertising statements shall be accurate and free of capacity to mislead or deceive the consumer.

• Accuracy shall be required of all sales people in their descriptions of products and services, both written and verbal.

• All contracts executed shall be fully descriptive and fair to all parties.

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• All contractual obligations shall be fulfilled in a reasonable period of time.

• All work shall be performed in a manner compatible with recognized standards of public health and safety applicable laws.

• Members shall not perform, or cause to be performed, any act which would tend to reflect on, or bring into disrepute, themselves, this Council, or the Industry.

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IMPORTANT NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW

EPA ADVISES HOMEOWNERS OF NEW LEAD RULE f you live in a home built before 1978, chances are you may be exposed to lead. Common renovation activities like sanding, drilling, and demolition can distribute harmful lead dust and chips, creating a hazardous environment for homeowners.

To protect against this risk, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a rule requiring the use of more stringent lead-safe practices aimed at preventing lead poisoning.

Under the new rule, which began in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.

The EPA has encouraged lead-safe practices for many years, but the new regulations give remodelers and homeowners a higher standard to refer to.

According to the new rules, contractors working on homes built before 1978 will have to have a certified lead remodeler on staff. Remodelers will get certified by

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the EPA by participating and passing a concentrated eight-hour training course about the dangers of lead paint, how to set up work areas that will not expose residents, minimize dust, and leave the work area clean. Contractors will use a number of protective measures, including: wearing appropriate eyewear, clothing, and respiratory protection on the job. Inside the work areas remodelers will remove furniture and belongings during the project or cover them with heavy plastic sheeting, close and seal vents, and turn off forced air heat and air conditioning systems if necessary.

In addition, remodelers will be required to give each homeowner a pamphlet called, “Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools,” which includes a sheet in it for the homeowner to sign that acknowledges that they have read it.

Contractors can access the EPA’s “Compliance Guide to Renovate Right EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program"—a handbook for contractors, property managers, and maintenance personnel working by visiting: http://ehs.ucsc.edu/industrial_hygiene/ pubs/lead/EPA%20Small%20Entity%2 0Compliance%20Guide%202009.pdf.

For more information, you can also go to the EPA's website at www.epa.gov.

LEAD PAINT RULE COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED The comment period for the EPA's proposal to add clearance testing to the lead rule was recently extended to Aug. 6.

Remodelers and other affected industry professionals were urged to take this extra time to submit comments against adding lead dust testing and meeting lead clearance for specific remodeling activities.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to drop its plan to require remodelers to perform clearance testing after completing jobs in homes where they either replaced or worked around lead-painted surfaces.

It’s the latest move in NAHB’s ongoing attempts to bring common sense and cost-effectiveness to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which became effective April 22.

Ironically, NAHB filed its comments on clearance testing just hours before EPA announced it would extend the deadline to submit letters and petitions regarding the new rule, which NAHB had asked the agency to do to allow for more study on the impact of clearance testing.

“While NAHB supports the use of the rule’s work practices and its training and certification requirements, it makes little sense to further burden the American public with the high price of the proposal’s dust wipe testing and clearance requirements,” the NAHB comments said.

Under the current rule, remodelers must use a white paper cloth to clean the areas where they have been working and then compare the color of the residue on the cloth to an EPA-supplied card to determine whether the lead paint dust has been removed from any painted surfaces.

Under the clearance testing rule proposed by EPA, the remodeler would be required to send samples of surfaces both in the work area and immediately outside it to testing labs or hire a certified testing specialist to examine the home.

The new rule adds significant liability to the remodeling firm as it makes the remodeler responsible for lead exposure

issues existing in the home before any work is performed, as well as outside the area in which the renovation work has taken place. The added expenses of testing—and accompanying liability insurance—will be passed on to the homeowner, making the certified remodeler’s work more expensive.

That’s not just a problem for remodelers’ bottom lines, but for consumer safety, NAHB said. “NAHB has consistently recognized that having remodeling activities performed by a professional remodeler makes homes safer, yet this proposal will further incentivize consumers to do the work themselves, hire uncertified contractors, or worse—do nothing at all.”

NAHB also questioned EPA’s legal authority to codify the proposed requirements. “The proposal is another 180degree shift from the agency’s 2008 Final Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, [yet] EPA has not provided any additional data or evidence to justify dust wipe testing or clearance, and its Dust Study reaffirms the reliability of the cleaning verification work practice as sufficient for reducing lead dust levels below the current lead hazard standard,” the comments said.

The comments also questioned the impact of the proposed rule on the energy-efficiency tax credit and other incentive programs, pointing out that the money consumers receive for insulating their homes or buying more efficient heating and cooling equipment will be eaten up in the additional costs required by clearance testing.

“NAHB is equally concerned that requiring dust wipe testing and clearance will further stifle any recovery in the already suffering remodeling industry, compromise Presidential and Congressional initiatives to retrofit homes through programs like Home Star and the energy-efficiency tax credits and put more Americans out of work,” the comments said.

“NAHB supports EPA’s efforts to reduce the incidence of lead exposure, but is troubled that the proposed rule does little to meet this goal,” the comment letter said.

NAHB members can learn more about the proposed rule changes and download a template comment letter for submitting comments to the EPA. For additional information, visit http://www.nahb.org/leadpaint or email Matt Watkins: mwatkins@nahb.org or call 800-368-5242 x8327.

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everal companies, who are members of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders, recently were recognized

with Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards.

The Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards are presented by the Home Builders Association of Alabama. The awards are given to remodelers, contractors, kitchen and bath designers, and other building professionals who exhibited outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail in projects throughout Alabama.

You will find more information about the Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards by visiting www.remodelalabama.com.

BEST IN SHOW

ADDITIONS $100K-$250K 1ST PLACE

ADDITIONS OVER $250K 2ND PLACE

Counter Dimensions, Inc. (205) 664-3587

Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205) 733-9583

www.counterdimensions.com

www.precisionhomecrafters.com

H.B. Thompson Construction Services, Inc. (205) 822-4370

Visit www.remodelalabama.com to find more about the Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards.

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BASEMENT REMODEL

1ST PLACE

REMODELING

BASEMENT REMODEL

EXCELLENCE 2ND PLACE

AWA R D S

BASEMENT REMODEL

3RD PLACE

Counter Dimensions, Inc. (205) 664-3587

Oak Alley, Inc. (205) 669-3334

CASE Design/Remodeling (205) 968-6000

www.counterdimensions.com

www.oakalleydesignbuild.com

www.Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

BATH REMODEL $20K-$50K

BATH REMODEL $20K-$50K

BATH REMODEL $20K-$50K

1ST PLACE

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

CASE Design/Remodeling (205) 968-6000

CASE Design/Remodeling (205) 968-6000

Counter Dimensions, Inc. (205) 664-3587

www.Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

www.Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

www.counterdimensions.com

BATH OVER $50K

BATH OVER $50K

BATH UNDER $20K

1ST PLACE

2ND PLACE

2ND PLACE

Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205) 733-9583

Counter Dimensions, Inc. (205) 664-3587

CASE Design/Remodeling (205) 968-6000

www.precisionhomecrafters.com

www.counterdimensions.com

www.Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

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Visit www.remodelalabama.com to find more about the Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards.

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EXTERIOR REMODEL 2ND PLACE The homeowners wanted to remove the EIFS from their home’s exterior and change its overall appearance. They were also committed to increasing the energy efficiency of their home, thereby reducing the monthly operating cost.

An energy audit prior to the renovation revealed leaking ductwork, leaking weather stripping on exterior doors and thermal bridging in several areas of the house. They chose to use a combination of stucco-finished Hardie-siding and Alluriam stone. Open cell spray foam was sprayed into the walls exposed by the EIFS removal, and siding was installed in a Tudor style. Stone now surrounds the front entrance and steps, and exterior brick was painted. The exterior of the home has been completely transformed from the 1990s to the 21st century. The homeowners couldn’t be happier.

(205) 769-9967 www.bmrhomes.net

SPACE RENOVATION 1ST PLACE A small, inefficient 70s kitchen was expanded and opened into an expanded den/keeping area. An existing carport was utilized for the new space. All new cabinets, granite countertops, and glass tile backsplash gave the kitchen an updated look. A new laundry area was created that contains additional storage space for cleaning materials and seldom used large items. The entire area is now open so entertainment is now facilitated. The new island accommodates seating as well as space for cookbooks, creating a space for working as well as eating. The family now has more opportunity for “togetherness.”

(205) 980-1718 www.mckaybuilding.com Visit www.remodelalabama.com to find more about the Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards.

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COMMERCIAL RENOVATION

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EXCELLENCE

AWA R D S

HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1ST PLACE

HISTORIC PRESERVATION 2ND PLACE

Oak Alley, Inc. (205) 669-3334

Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205) 733-9583

www.oakalleydesignbuild.com

www.precisionhomecrafters.com

KITCHEN REMODEL $40K-$80K

KITCHEN REMODEL $40K-$80K

KITCHEN REMODEL $40K-$80K

1ST PLACE

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

Counter Dimensions, Inc. (205) 664-3587

CASE Design/Remodeling (205) 968-6000

Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205) 733-9583

www.counterdimensions.com

www.Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

www.precisionhomecrafters.com

KITCHEN REMODEL OVER $80K

KITCHEN REMODEL OVER $80K

KITCHEN REMODEL UNDER $40K

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

2ND PLACE

Counter Dimensions, Inc. (205) 664-3587

CASE Design/Remodeling (205) 968-6000

Counter Dimensions, Inc. (205) 664-3587

www.counterdimensions.com

www.Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

www.counterdimensions.com

1ST PLACE

Homes By Indianwood, Inc. (205) 987-9112

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CASE Design/Remodeling (205) 968-6000

Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205) 733-9583

Taylor Burton Company (205) 822-7936

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BMR Homes, Inc. (205) 769-9967

Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205) 733-9583

Taylor Burton Company (205) 822-7936

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Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205) 733-9583

Taylor Burton Company (205) 822-7936

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H.B. Thompson Construction Services, Inc. (205) 822-4370

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RENOVATES AREA HOME “tired” older home in the Grand View Estates subdivision in Alabaster, AL, has a new owner today thanks to the GBAHB Remodelers Council.

The 12-year-old, single-story brick home was used as the model for the subdivision out of which the realtors selling the homes originally worked. In recent years it fell into disrepair and needed a facelift in order to be sold.

But the project needed a champion, and that is where the Remodelers Council entered the picture.

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PROMOTING REMODELING IN BIRMINGHAM The project was taken on as an outside fund raiser for the Remodelers Council, as well as a vehicle to promote the professional remodeling industry in the Birmingham metro area.

“We were looking for a project that would let us raise some funds for the organization, help us increase the pub-

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lic’s awareness of remodeling and reenergize our members,” says Mike Kelley, president of Counter Dimensions and committee chairman for the project.

THE RENOVATION According to Kelley, the four-bedroom, 3,200-square-foot home was not in terrible shape, but it had been sitting for a few years and needed some tender loving care.

“The paint and floor colors were out of style,” he comments, “so we replaced all the floors and repainted. We also replaced all of the cabinets and countertops. We did need to fix a small leak in the roof and we added new landscaping, including a pergola in the backyard,” he says.

Structurally, the team installed a wood beam between the foyer and den to open up the floor plan and moved a couple of walls.

The newly remodeled kitchen features a large counter with an integrated island

for seating. Dark wood cabinets provide plenty of storage and blend perfectly with new wood flooring. The look is finished off with crown molding that is also used in the dining room and foyer, and a ceramic tile backsplash. A new gas range and dishwasher were also installed.

Both the master and guest bathrooms also got a makeover complete with new cabinets and countertops. New lighting, framed mirrors and dual sinks and rebuilt toilets were included in the designs. And the master bath features natural stone tile work. Other special features include: • All new door hardware • Interior painting • Exterior painting • Air conditioner repairs • New lamps and light fixtures throughout the home • New hardwood, carpet and pad for floors • New garage door

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Updated burglar alarm Updated central vac system New Pergola arbor New pine straw, plants and sod for yard

A QUICK SALE The entire project took approximately two months from start to finish and culminated in the Remodelers Council entering the remodel in the 2010 Birmingham Parade of Homes this past April.

“We felt Parade of Homes would be a good venue for generating some publicity for remodeling in the area,” Kelley comments. “And everyone who went through the home was very complimentary.”

In addition, the local realtors’ weekly caravan luncheon was held at the newly remodeled home. In fact, it was one of the realtors in attendance who eventually sold the home.

Participating GBAHBR Members RE-ENERGIZING MEMBERS In all, 21 members contributed time and/or materials or products (see sidebar). Working together, the job came off without a hitch.

“We consider the project to be very successful,” says Kelley. “It provided a great way to showcase what our members can do, while providing a unique source of revenue to help out the GBAHB.” Sources for this article: Counter Dimensions, Inc. 2726 Chandalar Place Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Mike Kelley (205) 664-3587

Project Coordinators: Mike Kelley, Counter Dimensions, Inc. Roddy O. Sample, Roddy O. Sample & Associates Bill Kinnebrew, Homes by Indianwood, Inc. Appliances: AllSouth Appliance Group Cabinetry: Counter Dimensions, Inc. Granite Countertops: Birmingham Marble Works Decorating and Flooring: Davis Design Lighting: Inline Electric Supply Co. Outdoor Grill: Alabama Gas Light and Grill

Landscape: Create-A-Scape, LLC HVAC: Mainline Heating and Air Inc. Plumbing: Davis Plumbing Co. Central Vac/Intercom: The System Shop Electrical: Champion Electric, LLC Beams, Interior Trim: Pro Build Front and Back Doors: Southern Window Supply Co. Sinks and Faucets: V&W Supply Arbor: Arbor Dreams Painting: Custom Trim and Paint Interior Hardware: Lightstyles Hardware Services Realtor Service: Remax First Choice

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REDEFINING A HOME’S FIRST LEVEL fter living in their one-story, 1,800square-foot, Birmingham, AL, home for the last 27 years, Randy and Claudia Beech decided that they wanted to redefine the first level and open everything up to make it easier to entertain. Thankfully the lower level was finished, so they had a place to stay while walls were being reconfigured on the main level.

“We wanted to make the first level much more open and make it easier to entertain and congregate,” Claudia said. “In the existing home, all of the rooms were blocked off and, when we had guests over, I didn’t like how I’d be in the kitchen and I couldn’t interact with people in the den or living room.”

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RESEARCHING AREA REMODELERS The couple had never really remodeled their home before and Claudia said they “blindly went into the process. We didn’t know what to expect.” They began to research area remodelers and paid attention to ads for local remodeling companies. “We saw an ad in a newspaper that a free remodeling seminar was taking place so we decided to go and check it out.”

Case Design/Remodeling, of Birmingham, AL, was the company hosting the seminar. The Case presenters explained to homeowners what to expect when they embark on a home remodeling project and illustrated key points with some of their recent projects.

Claudia and Randy were so impressed by the seminar that they invited Tom Coan, Owner of Case, over to check out their house and suggest what they could do to open up their home. “We really liked him and we were impressed with other projects they had done. They came up with some unique plans so we decided to go with them for the remodeling project,” Claudia said.

OPENING THINGS UP According to Tom, the design goals were to redefine the cut up den, kitchen, dining and laundry areas to create a beautiful and open entertainment and living space. That meant removing two walls and relocating the

ase Design/Remodeling sets itself apart by giving the client the benefit of both a male and a female perspective. “Remodeling is a male-dominated industry,” says Case Co-Owner Susan Coan.

“We love our guys, but men and women have different strengths.

For example, men tend to be more task-oriented and women more relationship oriented.”

Susan also says that there is an even balance between well-qualified women and men on their sales and design team. “Our women bring degrees in art and design to the table along with plenty of award-winning, real-world experience developing beautiful, functional projects.”

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laundry and dining room. “The kitchen now overlooks the den and isn’t blocked off. “It makes it so much easier and pleasant to entertain,” Claudia said.

The kitchen now boasts cream-colored cabinets and a large island. All the countertops are granite and there are new hardwood floors throughout. “They [Case Design/Remodeling] were so great with helping me pick out the products,” Claudia said. “I kind of knew what I wanted, but they would show me examples to try to find out what my tastes were. Sometimes it was easier to find out what I absolutely didn’t like in finding the perfect fit for us.”

Stainless steel appliances were chosen throughout, which include a GE sixburner gas cooktop, a double oven, a microwave drawer, and a Kenmore dishwasher.

In the den, Case rebuilt the fireplace by replacing the original brick with beautiful stone and building a new mantle.

The laundry room has a nice pantry with a convenient folding table and includes an office area, which Claudia loves. “I love how convenient the new area is,” she said. “It’s so spacious and it turned out wonderful.”

MORE FUNCTIONALITY Thoughtful planning dramatically improved the functionality of the existing floor space. The new lighting and flooring created a much-needed cohesion among the formerly separate rooms.

Excellent teamwork between the homeowners and Case employees allowed the client to fully express their taste and personality with cabinetry, tile, and stonework.

HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS The project took about ten weeks to be completed. Claudia couldn’t be happier with her newly remodeled home. The home flows much better and is now easy to entertain in. “We recently had 26 people over and it didn’t feel crowded at all,” she said. “It’s so easy to entertain and it’s exactly what we wanted. I highly recommend Case Design/Remodeling; they did a wonderful job.”

Sources for This Article: Case Design/Remodeling Co-Owners Tom and Susan Coan 3118 Bellwood Drive, Suite 120 Birmingham, AL 35243 205-968-6000 www.Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

A FOCUS ON UNDERSTANDING Case Remodeling Consultant Jennifer Blach sees her role as building a productive relationship with her clients by fostering open communication. “A project has to work on several levels to be a real success,” says Jennifer.

“Lifestyle goals, design preferences, structural requirements, and budget realities all have to come together.

You need to collaborate with clients to achieve it and I think it’s something that we women do really well.”

Case’s Project Designer, Randolph Hite, says that women sometimes have more patience along with a creative approach to problem solving that makes a difference. “When you get to a challenge like a difficult cost vs. design issue, guys get fidgety and want to ‘get it resolved.’ We have the ability to listen and explore options to get to something that looks good and feels right.”

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Case Brings a Unique Perspective to Remodeling: The Female Advantage

A BREATHTAKING DESIGN hen Elizabeth Smith and her husband wanted to add more outdoor living space to their 6,000-square-foot, traditional Georgian home in Riverchase, they called on an old friend, George Williams of Precision Homecrafters.

“This project started because we had a deck off the back of our home that we really didn’t use too much except for

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grilling,” says Elizabeth. “We had lots of windows and it drove me crazy to see the grill from our living room,” she chuckles. “I basically wanted someplace else to locate the grill where it would be hidden.”

Williams had done work on the Smith’s previous home, so they invited him over to talk about adding outdoor living space, possibly a screened-in porch.

“We put some ideas together for a porch and shared them with the Smiths,” says Williams, president of Precision.

“However, the more we talked about their lifestyle and how they wanted to use the space, the more it became clear they wanted a space that would bring the outdoors in, but be climate controlled year-round.”

Williams then got together with his architect and they came up with a new plan. The new renovation would include replacing the existing deck with a twostory sunroom addition with a patio beneath it; adding a smaller covered deck for the grill; and merging a hip and gable roof line to make it all flow. The finished product also needed to have great curb appeal since it would be seen from a golf course.

DESIGN CHALLENGES When entering the Smith’s home, visitors are standing in a foyer that opens into the living room. Both have ceilings more than 20 feet high, so the new 17' x 22' sunroom would need to follow the roof line with ceiling heights over 20 feet as well. Floor-to-ceiling windows would make up the two exterior walls.

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night. And, Elizabeth reports, there is even a covered area for the grill off the sunroom.

ENHANCING THE HOME “The rear elevation with ‘crystal walls’, massive columns and symmetrical roof lines is in keeping with the home’s original architecture and the remodel really finishes off the home,” Williams says.

Importantly, the flow inside the home is also ideal. While the addition is off the living room, it’s also connected to the kitchen, eating area and a morning room. Interior French doors can be shut to create privacy or be opened to significantly increase the main level living area for entertaining.

backyard meeting the homeowner’s requirement of bringing the outside in.

“I’m a big gardener, so I love looking outside at the trees and flowers and plantings,” Elizabeth comments. “I’ve added a big screen television and a comfortable reading and conversation area. The room has really become my sanctuary.”

To tie the room into the main house, travertine tile with four-inch nigri squares—the same tile used in the foyer— is used for the floor of the sunroom.

A chandelier and lots of up-lighting turn the room into a gorgeous space at

Source for this article: Precision Homecrafters, LLC 1215 Lake Forest Circle Birmingham, AL 35244 Contact: George Williams (205) 733-9583

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: PRECISION HOMCRAFTERS, LLC

There were two immediate challenges to overcome. First, the existing roof merged a gable roof and a hip roof at a lower level than the new roofline would be. To solve this issue, the two rooflines were brought together as a larger hip roof with an overhang.

Then, the original chimney stopped four feet above deck level for a vented fireplace insert. The chimney was taken up through roof line and finished as a traditional fireplace chimney.

The sunroom itself is framed with exterior paralams to clear-span the covered patio area. The new exterior walls are constructed of 16" x 16" x 20' structural fiberglass columns to support the floor system and the roof system. Horizontal framing divides the height into equal parts and serves as structural members for installation of doors and windows.

The ceiling is coffered with V-groove paneling in ceiling.

Exterior transom doors leading from the living room to the deck have been replaced with interior full glass doors.

The continuation of the 20 ft ceilings above the quarter round and circle top windows on the original exterior wall retains the open view when entering from the front door and living room.

THE END RESULT Elizabeth credits George and his team for making the 90-day project such a success.

“George and the people at Precision were wonderful,” she says. “They did exactly what they said they were going to do and lived up to every promise.”

“The new sunroom has exceeded all of our expectations. We use the room all of the time. It’s breathtakingly beautiful.”

FINISHING TOUCHES Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a beautiful view of the newly landscaped

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A KITCHEN FOR THE AGES ive years ago, Tom and Cindy Edmonds purchased a house in the Historical District on Clairmont Avenue in Forest Park. Built around 1925, the 3,500-square-foot home needed a major renovation inside, including a complete kitchen remodel.

“We have a love of older homes and older neighborhoods,” says Cindy Edmonds. ”Forest Park is a congenial place to live with great homes, wonderful parks and streets lined with old oak trees,” she says.

“But as much as we like older homes, we also want modern conveniences, so a remodel was the only way to go.”

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The couple hired David Shrout, president of David & Karen’s Joint Venture in Birmingham, to help them design, engineer and build an updated interior to meet their needs and code requirements. Together, they embarked on a year-long remodeling project that would totally transform the home.

ENGINEERING CHALLENGES The initial inspection revealed several engineering problems. The foundation had failed in several areas and required 21 helical piers to stabilize the exterior brick and the interior seals, joists, and girders. The foundation was also rein-

forced where future beam loads were to be placed.

The original kitchen had to be expanded requiring a load bearing wall to be removed. This wall supported the brick exterior wall on the second floor, the roof, and the floor and ceiling joists.

“The wall and the joist system under the existing kitchen were of insufficient strength for the span and a few of the floor joists had snapped,” comments David Shrout. “The previous owner had temporary floor jacks in the basement supporting the load on the kitchen floor.”

To make the problems even more cumbersome, there was a huge steam plant in the basement (complete with a coal chute), a mile of pipe for the 32 radiators throughout the house, and sewage and gas leaks.

“Five weeks after the inspection, we had working drawings for the whole house, including plans for a high-end kitchen,” Shrout says.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: DAVID AND KAREN’S JOINT VENTURE, LLC

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS The first task, completed with the help of Grout-Tech, was to stabilize the foundation. Then, beam pockets and additional studs were added to the walls.

Temporary walls were installed under the kitchen/dining room floor joists to support additional temporary walls in the kitchen and dining room which removed the load from the unwanted wall. The wall was then replaced with a structural beam that allowed two rooms to be converted into a larger kitchen.

“This beam was shimmed to hide bolts and two false beams of the same size were built for symmetry or continuity,” says Shrout. “The beams were cased in solid cherry and stained with 5" solid cherry crown molding to match the crown on the cabinets.”

A FABULOUS KITCHEN The new home’s signature room is definitely the kitchen. Cindy got her ideas while flipping through home and architecture magazines.

“Our kitchen is really a combination of a lot of different kitchens I had seen

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and liked,” she says. Cindy credits David and his team for bringing her ideas to life.

The new kitchen touts custom wood cabinets in solid cherry that were designed and configured around the Edmonds’ preference of appliances and plumbing fixtures.

Features include beautiful granite countertops, a 42" bar top which seats five comfortably, a concrete kitchen sink, a hammered copper salad sink, a stainless steel Thermador down draft gas cook top, a 42" KitchenAid cabinetdepth refrigerator, a Thermador combination convection ovens/microwave, and a stainless dish washer. Other appliances include a wine cooler, trash compactor and an ice machine.

The cabinet trim is cherry lycanthus leaf corbels, bead board, and two piece crown with rope molding. The square raised panel cabinets were stained in cherry with a chocolate glaze. The backsplash is mosaic ceramic tile. The oak flooring was reweaved and stained.

According to Cindy, the remodel has changed the way they normally use their kitchen. “We do most of our living in the kitchen,” she says. “The counter seating lets us sit and talk, watch television or socialize while preparing meals,” she comments.

“When we entertain, everyone gravitates to our kitchen.”

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: DAVID AND KAREN’S JOINT VENTURE, LLC

SELECTING THEIR CONTRACTOR David & Karen’s Joint Venture was recommended to the Edmonds. And the couple is very happy with the results.

“We asked a few contractors to come out and talk to us about the house and the project,” Cindy says. “We seemed to communicate the best with David. We talked for a long time about what we wanted and it was clear that he understood us,” she says. “And he really delivered.”

Sources for the article: David and Karen’s Joint Venture, LLC 27 Shades Crest Road Birmingham, AL 35226 Contact: David P. Shrout (205) 989-6559

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THE LATEST TRENDS IN COLOR

BY CINDY DAVIS olor trends are often inspired by what’s going on around us in the world. Social, economic and other influencers impact the colors we choose for our homes, cars, wardrobes and more. Here’s a look at popular colors being used in interior design right now and the inspirations from which they came.

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SPENDING MORE TIME AT HOME Cocooning is popular during economic and world crises. The green movement, a back-to-basics lifestyle and values and move towards locally grown food are all influencers. These colors are inspired by hay, milk, wood, oxidized metals and patinas. Whites are milkier; yellows are creamier.

For examples, look at Sherwin Williams colors Interactive Cream SW6113, Gallery Green SW0015, Caribbean Coral SW2854, Sequin SW6394, Smoky Blue SW7604 & Sturdy Brown SW6097.

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NOSTALGIA Our parents and grandparents made it, so can we. There’s comfort in previous decades like the 60s and 80s when the economy was roaring. Free spirit colors of the 60s and unexpected color combinations are popular. These colors are inspired by tropical flowers and sun-filled days.

Think kaleidoscope colors or a bohemian palette that sings in perfect harmony.

For examples, look at Sherwin Williams colors Fun Yellow SW6908, Summer Day SW6662, Animated Coral SW6878, Pickle SW6725, Sapphire SW6963 & Verve Violet SW6979.

DREAMLAND & FANTASYLAND Think whimsy or escapism. Words to describe this trend are translucent, vaporous & cosmetic, feminine, calm & subtle. These colors are inspired by dreams and fairytales where life is good.

For examples, look at Sherwin Williams colors Whitetail SW7103, Butter up SW6681, Magnetic Gray SW7058,

Moderate White SW6140, Enigma SW6018 & Serious Gray SW6256.

ENDURING CULTURES, TRIBES The world is complicated and comfort can be found in enduring cultures. Rich and earthy colors from African, Aborigine and Native American cultures are increasingly popular. These colors call to mind mystery and natural elements. They are inspired by animal skins, feathers, ethnic patterns and changing seasons.

For examples, look at Sherwin Williams colors Nomadic Desert SW6107, Rookwood Amber SW2817, Oceanside SW6496(personal note, I like this color) Foothills SW7514, Red Tomato SW 6607 & Darkroom SW7083.

Source for this article: Davis Design 5560 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Cindy Davis (205)991-2929

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Chris Youngs enthusiastically came to our rescue with an affordable option to restore this house to the home of our dreams. No matter what obstacle he came across, he always had affordable options and resolved the issues at hand.

Chris is a true professional, honest and fair, which resulted in a job well done! –Patrick & Janet Cain

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GBAHB Remodelers Fall 2010 CONTRACTORS

Design/Build

Additions BMR Homes, Inc...............................................................205-769-9967 CASE Design/Remodeling...................................................205-968-6000 David & Karen's Joint Venture ............................................205-989-6559 GRJ Enterprises ................................................................205-369-4641 Kurtts Construction, Inc.....................................................205-991-5719 McKay Building Co............................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley ........................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

Basement Remodeling

David & Karen's Joint Venture ............................................205-989-6559 Kurtts Construction, Inc.....................................................205-991-5719 McKay Building Co............................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley ........................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

Elite Outdoor Living BMR Homes, Inc...............................................................205-769-9967 GRJ Enterprises ................................................................205-369-4641

Handyman Services CASE Design/Remodeling...................................................205-968-6000

Kitchen Cabinets Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

Al Foster Construction Co...................................................205-969-2536 David & Karen's Joint Venture ............................................205-989-6559 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583 Roddy O. Sample & Associates ...........................................205-621-6621

Bathroom Cabinets Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

Bathroom Remodeling Al Foster Construction Co...................................................205-969-2536 CASE Design/Remodeling...................................................205-968-6000 David & Karen's Joint Venture ............................................205-989-6559 McKay Building Co............................................................205-980-1718 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583 Roddy O. Sample & Associates ...........................................205-621-6621

Kitchen Remodeling BMR Homes, Inc...............................................................205-769-9967 CASE Design/Remodeling...................................................205-968-6000 David & Karen's Joint Venture ............................................205-989-6559 GRJ Enterprises ................................................................205-369-4641 McKay Building Co............................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley ........................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583 Roddy O. Sample & Associates ...........................................205-621-6621

Outdoor Kitchens Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

Porch & Patio Enclosures Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

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Remodelers

Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

CASE Design/Remodeling...................................................205-968-6000 Oak Alley ........................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

Carpenter Contractors Al Foster Construction Co...................................................205-969-2536

Countertops Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

Custom Homes Kurtts Construction, Inc.....................................................205-991-5719 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

Decks & Porches Al Foster Construction Co...................................................205-969-2536 Central Alabama Roofing ...................................................205-874-6540 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

5560 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242

(205) 991-2929

Roofing Central Alabama Roofing ...................................................205-874-6540

Universal Design/Accessibility McKay Building Co............................................................205-980-1718 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

Whole House Renovation BMR Homes, Inc...............................................................205-769-9967 David & Karen's Joint Venture ............................................205-989-6559 GRJ Enterprises ................................................................205-369-4641 Kurtts Construction, Inc.....................................................205-991-5719 McKay Building Co............................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley ........................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC ..............................................205-733-9583

SUPPLIERS, MANUFACTURERS & TRADE RELATED SERVICES Appliances Alagasco ..........................................................................205-326-8157

Building Materials Classic View, LLC ..............................................................205-481-0029

Cabinets Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

Countertops Birmingham Marble Works .................................................205-988-5585 Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

Doors Classic View, LLC ..............................................................205-481-0029

Heating & Cooling (HVAC) Alagasco ..........................................................................205-326-8157

Interior Design Davis Design.....................................................................205-991-2929

Kitchen & Bath Showroom Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

Kitchen Cabinets Counter Dimensions, Inc....................................................205-664-3587

Marble Birmingham Marble Works .................................................205-988-5585

Millwork Classic View, LLC ..............................................................205-481-0029

A full-service, interior design studio specializing in residential remodeling and construction.

Mortgage Lending Prime Lending ..................................................................205-682-2899

Painting Certa Pro Painters .............................................................800-462-3782

Tile & Stone Birmingham Marble Works .................................................205-988-5585

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Utilities Alagasco ..........................................................................205-326-8157

Windows Classic View, LLC ..............................................................205-481-0029

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Membership Directory

Contractors Al Foster Construction Company 3108 Starview Circle Birmingham, AL 35243 Contact: Al Foster Phone: (205) 969-2536

Baugher Design & Remodel, Inc. 2700 19th Place South, Suite 200 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Rob Baugher, CGR, CGB, GMB, CAPS, CGA, CGP Phone: (205) 870-8572 Fax: (205) 874-8655 Website: www.remodelit.info

With over 35 years experience, we can help you turn your ideas into a design and work with you to complete the project of your dreams. We staff each project with an onsite project manager and provide a five-year warranty on our labor.

Best Inspections P O Box 441 Springville, AL 35146 Contact: Bobby Monk Phone: (205) 467-3062

Bluestone Building, LLC

Craft Brothers Company

4 Office Park Circle, #314 Birmingham, AL 35223 Contact: Kelly Watson, CGP Phone: (205) 874-1188

925 North 28th Street Birmingham, AL 35203 Contact: Dale Cathey Phone: (205) 251-8873

CASE Design/Remodeling

David and Karen’s Joint Venture, LLC

3118 Bellwood Drive, Suite 120 Birmingham, AL 35243 Contact: Tom Coan Phone: (205) 968-6000 Email: Tom@CaseBirmingham.com Web: Birmingham.CaseRemodeling.com

27 Shades Crest Rd. Birmingham, AL 35226 Contact: David Shrout Phone: (205) 989-6559 Fax: (205) 985-2199 www.DavidandKarens.com

Our team of design and construction professionals provides you with award-winning design, build quality and customer service. Our organized process and client service orientation assure an enjoyable experience with beautiful, high-value results.

David and Karen’s Joint Venture is a design, engineer and build remodeling company which has served the Birmingham area for 35 years.

Adding floors and additions, raising ceilings and kitchen, bath, and basement remodeling are our specialties. To us, a client is not just another job but a relationship. We are not just builders. We build dreams.

Champion Window Co. of Birmingham, LLC 309 H Cahaba Valley Pkwy.

Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: David Sanders Phone: (205) 444-0096

David and Karen’s Joint Venture, LLC

Day Star Construction Inc 4005 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 Contact: Stephen Dorsky Phone: (205) 591-0751

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Choose a Remodelors Council member for your next remodel.

Your home deserves it.

McKay Building Company Inc. Find out more at: www.birminghambuilder.com Kitchen Potential, Inc.

7059 Meadowlark Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Bob McKay, CGR, CGB, CAPS Phone: (205) 980-1718 Fax:(205) 980-1734 Website: www.mckaybuilding.com

2819 Central Ave. Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Michael Schuster Phone: (205) 870-8467

GRJ Enterprises, Inc. 1674 Hwy 1 Bessemer, AL 35022 Contact: Gregg Jackson Phone: (205) 369-4641

Kurtts Construction Inc. Post Office Box 380067 Birmingham, AL 35238-0067 Contact: George Kurtts, GMB, CGR Phone: (205) 991-5719 Fax: (205) 991-2090 Email: kurttsconstruction@gmail.com

Proudly serving the needs of Birmingham home owners for over 24 years. We are committed to making sure that our clients are completely satisfied with the work we perform.

That is why Gregg Jackson, President, is actively involved in every single project. Give us a call to find out what makes us different.

You won’t be disappointed.

H. B. Thompson Construction Services, Inc 1916 Wisterwood Drive Hoover, AL 35226 Contact: Britt Thompson Phone: (205) 822-4370

Home Maintenance Associates Inc 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Eddie Dorough Phone: (205) 956-1820

Homes By Indianwood, Inc. 2116 Old Montgomery Hwy Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Bill Kinnebrew Phone: (205) 987-9112

Initial Builders, Inc. 1077 Commercial Circle Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Wesley C. Wyatt Phone: (205) 988-9466

We have over 35 years of experience in custom remodeling, renovations and new home construction. Our attention to detail coupled with a commitment to excellence has given us statewide recognition: GBAHB Remodelor of the Year 1999 & 2001, Alabama Home Builders Remodelor of the year in 2002 and Alabama Remodeling Excellence Award for Best of Show Award in 2007.

Lorino Construction, Inc. 1270 Parliament Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 Contact: Gaeton Lorino Phone: (205) 365-0621

M & C Renovations

6X Remodeling Excellence Award Winner McKay Building Company has been in business since 1977. Our specialties include whole house remodeling, additions, and kitchen and bath renovations. We have a highly skilled team of employees, including Certified Aging in Place Specialists, to assist in developing and implementing your plans.

At CertaPro Painters, our reputation is based on Certainty — your Certainty of a job well done. We focus on the details of every project — interior and exterior — and we focus on you, our client. A Job Site Supervisor will be assigned to oversee your entire project from start to finish. We make sure we exceed your expectations.

211 Shenandoah Drive Hoover, AL 35226 Contact: Mike Henderson Phone: (205) 978-9909

M U I Corporation 232 Portsouth Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 Contact: Mike Carden, CGR Phone: (205) 967-2570

P.O. Box 661345 Birmingham, AL 35266 Contact: Rick Schoenherr Phone: (800) 462-3782 rschoenherr@certapro.com www.certapro.com

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Oak Alley, Inc. P O Box 157 Chelsea, AL 35043 Contact: Michael McKay, CAPS, CGR Phone: (205) 669-3334 Fax: (205) 669-7264

Pardue Building Company, LLC

Structures, Inc.

9 Office Park Circle, Suite 201 Birmingham, AL 35223 Contact: Billy Pardue Phone: (205) 870-1636

P.O. Box 627 Helena, AL 35080 Contact: Erica Neel Phone: (205) 663-4252

Pate & Company, Inc.

Taylor Burton Company Inc

1915 Courson Court Leeds, AL 35094 Contact: Ken Pate Phone: (205) 699-5932

3239 Lorna Road, Suite 108 Birmingham, AL 35216 Contact: Taylor Burton Phone: (205) 822-7936

Twin Construction, LLC P.O. Box 59611 Birmingham, AL 35259 Contact: David Siegel Phone: (205) 802-3920 DESIGN • BUILD • REMODEL

Precision Homecrafters 1215 Lake Forest Circle Birmingham, AL 35244 Contact: George Williams, CAPS, CGR, CGP Phone: (205) 733-9583 Fax: (205) 988-9537 © SYLVIA MARTIN

Oak Alley, a 2003 Remodelor of the Year award winner, is a residential design-build leader in the south-of-town area. Their work as a fullservice remodeling firm includes additions, kitchens, baths, and whole-house renovation.

An experienced supervisor on each project has the responsibility of monitoring quality, keeping the job on schedule, and taking care of the customer's needs.

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Village Companies, Ltd. 2227 20th Avenue S. Birmingham, AL 35223 Contact: Hap Parker Phone: (205) 870-7075

Associates 4th Dimension Media, Inc. W298N1004 St. James Way Waukesha, WI 53188 Contact: Kevin Ford Phone: (262) 646-6325

Alabama Brick Delivery PO Box 5462 Birmingham, AL 35207 Contact: Jeff South Phone: (205) 323-1560

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc. 95 Third Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35204 Contact: Tim Pollard Phone: (205) 326-3190

Alabama Gaslight & Grill Precision HomeCrafters, LLC is a Design/Build firm that specializes in meeting and exceeding client expectations through service and meticulous attention to detail. Our employees and trade contractors take pride in their work and want your home to reflect that pride.

Rigsby Construction Company Inc.

BMR Homes Inc. is a full service remodeling company specializing in room additions; kitchen remodels, bath remodels, basement and attic build outs, decks, window replacement, insurance repairs, traumatic injury modifications and Aging in place modifications. Like our slogan says “We put a new face on your old space.”

121 Clark Street Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Daniel R. Friday Phone: (205) 663-4456

Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 1844 Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Roddy Sample, CAPS, CGR Phone: (205) 621-6621

RustMark Custom Homes, LLC 1295 Parliment Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 Contact: Rusty Luccasen Phone: (205) 283-8400

2828 Linden Avenue Homewood, AL 35209 Contact: Mike Barnett Phone: (205) 870-4060

Alabama Power Company P O Box 2641, Bin # 3S - 1615 Birmingham, AL 35291 Contact: Alicia Vincent Phone: (205) 226-1443

Alabama Power Company P O Box 2641, Bin # 3S - 1615 Birmingham, AL 35291 Contact: Steve Paternostro Phone: (205) 226-1427

Alabama Woodworks, Inc. 1000 15th Way SW Birmingham, AL 35211 Contact: Jeff Clemmons Phone: (205) 925-1270

Saunders Home Repair & Remodeling

901 COLUMBIANA ROAD HOMEWOOD, AL 35209 205.769.9967 bmrhomes22@bellsouth.net Licensed and Insured in Alabama and Mississippi

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P.O. Box 383064 Birmingham, AL 35238 Contact: David Saunders Phone: (205) 871-1717

Shearer Building Co., Inc. 6 Office Park Circle, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35223 Contact: Cleve Shearer Phone: (205) 229-1104

Alagasco, an Energen Company 605 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. North Birmingham, AL 35203 Contact: Amy Dunavant, CGA, CSP Phone: (205) 326-8157 For special offers on high efficiency natural gas appliances, visit Alagasco.com.

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All Spaced Out 213 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Kim Sumpter Phone: (205) 621-7717

AllSouth Appliance Group Inc.

Classic View, LLC

4. W. Oxmoor Road Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Tyler Hillman Phone: (205) 942-0408

3030-A Mountainview Way Bessemer, AL 35020 Contact: Thomas Cornelius Phone: (205) 481-0029

American Hearth & Home P O Box 973 Leeds, AL 35094 Contact: Bill Miller Phone: (205) 987-5800

Davis Design 5560 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Cindy Davis, CGP Phone: (205) 991-2929

Appleseed Workshop, LLC 1616 3rd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Contact: Mike Gibson Phone: (205) 604-6984

AVX Audio Video Excellence 1917 29th Avenue South Homewood, AL 35209 Contact: Michael Lyons Phone: (205) 871-7289

B Dry 143 Distribution Drive Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Andy Long Phone: (205) 942-1976

Bath Fitter 434 Industrial Lane, Suite G Birmingham, AL 35211 Contact: Rob Storch Phone: (205) 876-1760

Birmingham Water Board

Classic View Premium Windows & Doors is a new business to this area. We specialize in custom remodel jobs, new construction, and small commercial. We carry a full line of products, from the exterior to the interior of your home. Give us a call for a quote.

Coleman-Russell & Associates P O Box 100217 Birmingham, AL 35210 Contact: Morris Kay Phone: (205) 833-0700

P.O. Box 830110 Birmingham, AL 35283 Contact: Sonny Jones Phone: (205) 244-4400

We are a full-service, interior design studio that specializes in residential remodeling and construction. We provide expert service to Birmingham area homeowners for all of their interior design needs including: window treatments, floor coverings, furniture accessories and more. Call us today to find out how we can make your home beautiful!

kitchens and baths as unique as you are

Boral Bricks Inc 1805 McCain Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Joel Williamson Phone: (205) 664-0257

Brandino Brass Company 2824 Central Avenue, #130 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Eric Brandino Phone: (205) 978-8900

Counter Dimensions, Inc. 2726 Chandalar Place Dr. Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Mike Kelley, CGR Phone: (205) 664-3587 Fax: (205) 664-3560

Cabinet Trends Inc. 508 Mineral Trace, Suite 107 Hoover, AL 35244 Contact: Kale Frames Phone: (205) 988-5002

Cahaba River Trading Company, Inc. 121 Clark Street Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: James Hayes Phone: (205) 663-1456

Cahaba Roofing Company P O Box 1009 Trussville, AL 35173-6009 Contact: Greg Davis Phone: (205) 854-9000

Champion Electric LLC 5920 Smokey Road Calera, AL 35040 Contact: Brian Woodall Phone: (205) 668-6858

At your home. At your business. We are at your service. We are a full-service, comprehensive kitchen and bath center that specializes in removing the hassles from the kitchen and bath building process. For a free consultation call (205) 664-3587.

Crossville Tile & Stone 100 Commerce Court Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Dana Norden Phone: (205) 987-3617

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James Hardie Building Products

O M Hughes Insurance Inc.

3000 5th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 Contact: Justin Isaminger Phone: (205) 324-8473

212 Devon Drive Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Dan Aycock Phone: (205) 422-5465

PO Box 320305 Birmingham, AL 35232 Contact: Mark Hughes Phone: (205) 956-4500

Don’s Carpet One

Jenkins Brick and Tile

Parksite

P.O. Box 560 Trussville, AL 35173-0560 Contact: Don Olvey Phone: (205) 655-8777

2299 Pelham Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Harry Holder Phone: (205) 988-3913

1001 Medinah Drive Calera, AL 35040 Contact: Clay Harbin, CAPS, CGP Phone: (205) 913-8515

Durante Windows and Siding

Kenny & Company

PrimeLending

2512 Commerce Square West Birmingham, AL 35210 Contact: Jason Durante Phone: (205) 956-4110

2500 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 Contact: Mary Louise Garbrick Phone: (205) 323-5616

160 Main Street, Suite 216 Hoover, AL 35244 Contact: Coralie Jackson Phone: (205) 682-2899

Ferguson Enterprises Inc.

Land Title Company of Alabama

Pro Build

2800 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 Contact: Kevin Caton Phone: (205) 254-3454

600 North 20th Street, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35203-2601 Contact: Aimee Forbus Phone: (205) 251-2871

3160 Lee Street Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Eric Anderson Phone: (205) 664-2511

HAVCO Vinyl Siding Supply

Lansing Building Products

PSA dba The System Shop

PO Box 117 Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Susan McGee Phone: (205) 664-8995

2401 24th Street North Birmingham, AL 35234 Contact: Brian Long Phone: (205) 328-1658

P.O. Box 380755 Birmingham, AL 35238 Contact: Ashley Nelson Phone: (205) 408-0140

Herring Heating and Air Cond.

Lawson State Community College

Robert F. Henry Tile Co.

723 Tarrant Road Gardendale, AL 35071 Contact: Robert Herring Phone: (205) 631-6258

1100 9th Avenue SW Bessemer, AL 35022 Contact: Kevin Hitchcock Phone: (205) 929-3488

4500 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35222 Contact: Andrew Buchanan Phone: (205) 592-8615

The Home Depot

Lightstyles Hardware Services

S S L and J Building LLC

2021 Shagbark Road Birmingham, AL 35244 Contact: Mark Hawkins Phone: (205) 533-5217

3313 Stone Ridge Drive Birmingham, AL 35223 Contact: David Estreicher Phone: (205) 790-4612

PO Box 361257 Hoover, AL 35236 Contact: Rayford Smith Phone: (205) 823-4511

Home Perfection General Contractor

Mainline Heating & Air, Inc.

Select Granite, Inc.

P O Box 787 Alabaster, AL 35007 Contact: Bernardo De La Pava Phone: (205) 337-9697

3300 Highway 11 Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Kenneth Graves Phone: (205) 664-4751

1350 McCain Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Michael Flanagan Phone: (205) 664-1440

Inline Electric Supply Company

Marvin Windows by Dale, Inc.

Shelving, Etc., LLC

140 Commerce Court Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Merry Margaret Coggins Phone: (205) 982-7511

117 West Park Drive Birmingham, AL 35211 Contact: Jim O’Connor Phone: (205) 942-2032

2870 Crestwood Blvd.

Irondale, AL 35210 Contact: Shannon Powell Phone: (205) 951-3224

Integrity Plumbing Co, Inc.

Mayer Lighting Showroom

Southern Stone Design, LLC

2031 Carraway Lane Birmingham, AL 35235 Contact: Charles R. Eiland Phone: (205) 854-5645

3200 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 Contact: Susan Burks Phone: (205) 583-3400

117 Cloverdale Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 Contact: John Miller Phone: (205) 685-8441

Issis & Sons Carpet & Oriental Rugs

Mikos/Kampakis Insurance Services, Inc.

Southern Window Supply

2858 Pelham Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Steve Issis Phone: (205) 663-2310

2104 Rocky Ridge Rd. Birmingham, AL 35216 Contact: Sergie Kampakis Phone: (205) 822-7413

155 Winslett Rd Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Tim Flynn Phone: (205) 945-9832

Ivan Leonard Chevrolet, Inc.

Mobile Attic

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning

1620 Montgomery Hwy. Hoover, AL 35216 Contact: Bill Steinert Phone: (205) 823-5120

3500 1st Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 Contact: John Smith Phone: (205) 978-1020

520 8th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 Contact: Bill Holder Phone: (205) 322-2679

J F Day & Company

Norandex

Superior Metal Products

2820 6th Ave South Birmingham, AL 35233 Contact: Wesley Johnson Phone: (205) 259-1966

5481 Vann Place Birmingham, AL 35235 Contact: Todd Plage Phone: (205) 655-1799

116 Citation Court Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Charles Uhlich Phone: (205) 945-1200

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