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Saturday, September 28, 2013
"IT'S GOTTA GO" GASPARILLA GUEST HOUSE If you've been following our blog you know that we have started a new renovation project "GASPARILLA", a historic renovation located in the City of Fort Myers. A beautiful old home built about 1925 with a guest house on a huge lot located on one of the most sought after neighborhoods in the City. As historic renovators it is always our ob...
Sunday, September 1, 2013
REMEMBER THIS? NOW IT LOOKS LIKE THIS! We are proud to announce we have completed the Historic Renovation in Seminole Park, Fort Myers, Florida. Triad Group has completed several historic renovations on stately old homes in the area, this one was one of the more challenging projects but the results speak for themselves. The project started the end of January, 2013, and included a complete...
Sunday, May 5, 2013
DRYWALL & STUCCO Since our last update lots of progress has been made on Triad Group's historical renovation project in Seminole Park. The plumbing, electric, HVAC, and low voltage is completely installed as is all of the insulation. The walls have newly finished drywall and trim is now being installed. The trim was carefully selected by the owners to replicate the style o...
Monday, March 4, 2013
NEW WINDOWS INSTALLED! This week the focus has been on windows. As you can see the old windows were in a sad state of repair, not energy efficient nor impact resistant. In addition several different styles of windows were added after the original house was built. Regular Florida awnings as well as arch top, neither of which go with the early 20's traditional style of the house...
Sunday, February 17, 2013
WHERE'S THE ROOF? As the work proceeds on The Triad Group's historical renovation in the City of Fort Myers Seminole Park historic district we are now in the process of replacing the roof. At some point there was an attic fire in the house so the entire roof had to be removed and replaced with all new trusses, blocking, decking and of course the finished roof which will be a mill finished...
Sunday, August 14, 2011
SOURCES OF FUNDING Once the decision is made to build or buy existing you must get your funding together. Funds can come from several sources including selling your existing home, personal savings, and getting a bank loan. In today's market CASH IS KING! The more cash you have to put in the deal the better your chances are of getting the deal done. Getting enough from t...
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Many are faced with this decision. Should I buy an existing home that requires remodeling or go for a brand new home with a full warranty, the latest in technology and never lived in? Most would probably opt for building new if given the choice. Either way there are challenges to overcome to make either choice a reality. THE BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK It is a great time to bui...
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Aren't we always looking for ways to save money on a daily basis??? Well here is one way that is directly related to the construction of your home. The type of insulation that you use inside your home directly relates to the cost of your electric bill. So whether your home is insulated with fiberglass or foam may actually be costing you more money every month. W...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
It's a Fact: Remodeling Costs money! The good news is there are lots of simple ways to cut costs. You can shop the surplus isles at the lumberyard for windows and doors, do your own demolition, reuse materials, and incorporate energy-saving features. But the real key to saving money is good planning and doing as much as possible with the space you already have. A good co...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The thought of hiring a General Contractor for your next big home improvement project can be daunting and overwhelming to say the least. What you need is someone who does quality work in a reasonable amount of time, and has a thorough understanding of exactly what you are looking for. Here are a few tips to help you out when selecting a potential Contractor. Whether it be to remodel...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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