tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62023993328886058142024-03-13T00:00:39.391-04:00Ramelli Building & Remodeling BlogTips on home maintenence and photos of completed work.Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-23433296411347796352013-11-01T08:36:00.001-04:002013-11-01T08:38:25.741-04:00Disaster Safety ChecklistGood article on maintaining water systems and inspecting potential water issues for your home<br />
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Please visit <a href="http://www.ramelli1.com/" target="_blank">Ramelli Building & Remodeling</a> for contact informationRamelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-86188988542485002312012-03-09T16:35:00.000-05:002012-03-09T16:35:56.937-05:00Ramelli Building & Remodeling - Deck - Southington, CTRamelli Building & Remodeling, LLC was contracted by these homeowners to replace their outdated deck with something a little bigger and that would require a little less maintenence. Trex in Madiera color was chosen for the decking and railings.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Concrete footings in - galvanized post brackets bolted to concrete</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">Close up of support post detail and lateral bracing</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">More shots of the framing</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally the finished deck!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyF5NH3ah6U61xZN4NLwU3lOfSBJ2wzZc7AEr-jUuifYochkQGXoxUi71iIySDWhtx-qqaY1NmccWGX9uExajZrzYK7l8W8-6U3_YlkOGugVYWfMXaPm3C5eCwDwqxENU-iZQYWJPh_I/s1600/Deck+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyF5NH3ah6U61xZN4NLwU3lOfSBJ2wzZc7AEr-jUuifYochkQGXoxUi71iIySDWhtx-qqaY1NmccWGX9uExajZrzYK7l8W8-6U3_YlkOGugVYWfMXaPm3C5eCwDwqxENU-iZQYWJPh_I/s320/Deck+020.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRooPGF4jZ42wl6UlfbOltoyCbc4cg6JFfjRpLmg3AUjLXeKKC1JOGHE8z5Gkz6CV3d5GbxkD9LIUsbb_rGcKloHeuf8rEfKs1wIMW2THB_rrc5Smya9awAjqzizx0I3o44Vt80AoYd0/s1600/Deck+022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRooPGF4jZ42wl6UlfbOltoyCbc4cg6JFfjRpLmg3AUjLXeKKC1JOGHE8z5Gkz6CV3d5GbxkD9LIUsbb_rGcKloHeuf8rEfKs1wIMW2THB_rrc5Smya9awAjqzizx0I3o44Vt80AoYd0/s320/Deck+022.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center">Ready for company or a quiet evening enjoying the outdoors!!</div><div align="center"><br />
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Call 203 741 0005 to schedule a free estimate for your new deck!! Or visit <a href="http://www.ramelli1.com/">http://www.ramelli1.com/</a> and fill out a customer information form.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com1Southington, CT, USA41.605 -72.87916669999998541.5492 -72.945169199999981 41.660799999999995 -72.813164199999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-27257435239129396352012-03-09T15:47:00.000-05:002012-03-09T15:47:17.493-05:00Ramelli Building & Remodeling - Roof and Front Porch - Cheshire, CTThis home was hit by the ice dams as well as strong winds....<br />
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After we negotiated the claim on behalf of the homeowner with the insurance company to install a new roof, replace drywall on the inside, paint and re finish the oak floors - Ramelli Building & Remodeling was also contracted to build her dream front porch and install a stamped walkway<br />
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</div>And then poured and stamped using a Tetra Stone pattern using Gull Gray for the concrete color and Storm Gray for the release<br />
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First , we remove the decks from the house and sketch out the shape of the patio.<br />
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Once the basic layout is done we then remove the grass and drag any usable fill to areas that need it.<br />
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Then we compact the soil so that we can add the crushed stone that acts as the base for the concrete patio.<br />
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Dekorator's balusters can be used with a traditinal wood railing system or can used with their own aluminum railing system for a nearly maintenence free railing.<br />
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You can get more information at the <a href="http://www.ufpi.com/product/deckorators/index.htm">Dekorators</a> website.<br />
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Please visit <a href="http://www.ramelli1.com/">Ramelli Building & Remodeling</a> or call 203 741 0005 to set up a deck consulation appointment to get started on your deck project.Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-39300844996189332482011-02-06T15:46:00.000-05:002011-05-15T08:09:15.266-04:00Ice Dams / Insurance ClaimsObviously we here in New England are dealing with ice dams unlike recent history. We have been receiving many calls from homeowners that have ice dams that are pushing water into their home. Insurance companies will cover the cost of removing the ice dams and snow from your roof if it is causing leakage.<br />
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Insurance will also cover the cost (minus your deductible) to remove wet drywall, flooring, etc and dry your home to acceptable mositure standards and pay to put your home back in pre loss condition.<br />
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One of the ways Ramelli Building & Remodeling is dealing with ice dams is to disconnect the down spouts from the gutters so that the melting ice can drain out....otherwise you end up repeating the pattern of thaw/freeze/thaw because the melted water has nowhere to go since your down spouts are probably buried in 3 feet of snow.<br />
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As you try and chip the ice out of the gutters damage to the gutters may occur and sometimes the gutters will be torn away from the house possibly causing more damage. Disconnecting the down spouts (even if you damage the them) is much less costly and helps solve the problem less invasively. The snow can be removed and ice melt can be applied to stubborn ice and the melting ice can drain out.<br />
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If you have an ice dam problem and/or water damage call us @ 203 741 0005. Ramelli Building & Remodeling can assist you with your insurance claim and get your house back to normal!Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-66105579666364153852010-12-02T16:24:00.000-05:002010-12-02T16:24:53.381-05:00Ramelli Building & Remodeling - Wall Removal - Wallingford, CTHere is a small job with huge effect and dividends.<br />
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Homeowners use a pellet stove in a room that is away from the rest of the house. Behind the wall is where all the heat is!<br />
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Not only did we accomplish the main goal - but the wall removal created a sense of space and continuity for their home.<br />
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For more information please visit <a href="http://www.ramelli1.com/">Ramelli Building & Remodeling</a> or call 203 741 0005.Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-49378330995838518302010-11-24T14:48:00.000-05:002010-11-24T14:48:52.412-05:00Roof Replacement - Cheek WallUnder a previous <a href="http://ramelli.blogspot.com/2010/11/roof-replacement.html">post</a> I described how we were able to replace a portion of the roof that covered the rear porch that we are converting to a dining room.<br />
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</tbody></table> <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One of the main reasons for the urgency in replacing this portion of the roof was recent ice dams and subsequent water damage to the porch's framing. One of valleys on the porch dumps rain water into the house wall. There was an attempted repair to this area in the way of roofing cement. (Photo 1)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Most companies would not go the extra yard of removing the siding to properly flash the house wall. This little bit of extra work goes a long way towards giving the homeowners the best job we could provide.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please visit <a href="http://www.ramelli1.com/">Ramelli Building & Remodeling, LLC</a> for more information. You can also <a href="mailto:rbr@snet.net">email</a> Ray or call 203 741 0005.</div>Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-61925607745519275672010-11-21T12:15:00.000-05:002010-11-21T12:15:29.802-05:00Roof ReplacementDuring a rear porch conversion, it became apparent that finishing a room under a roof that has had water issues was not a great idea. The homeowners had plans of replacing the whole roof next year. We offered to just replace the roof slopes connected to the rear porch so that we could all be assured that their new room would face ice damming and leak issues.<br />
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Hopefully, the homeowners will hire us back next year to complete the roof. But, in any case we feel good about our decision to save the homeowners some money this year (by only replacing some of the roof) and make sure that the new room has a new roof overhead.<br />
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Our roofing system uses ice and water shield on the eaves, rakes and valleys. Ice and water has a sticky backing that adheres to the roof sheathing and seals around the nails that secure the shingles. Its main job is to protect against ice dams and wind driven rain.<br />
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We also include a synthetic underlayment as opposed to tar paper. The synthetic underlayment weighs less (good for your roof) and helps keep the roof and thus attic cooler - this prolongs the shingle life. It is also resistant to any mold or mildew growth as well as protects against moisture making it to the roof sheathing.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uETTBXORKiio3eioUMEN7t2JTdaINz2wpwSBnmJLA7nwYrNKAwbAHyQHmJ-jAtL8Xokjl-MjIgsvpbwF4BhtnzoPLgmaB-hFIqLPfxqz_3mxeimTvP5zT6PGTw73sdETFOKnPcQ3Z0w/s1600/icewater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uETTBXORKiio3eioUMEN7t2JTdaINz2wpwSBnmJLA7nwYrNKAwbAHyQHmJ-jAtL8Xokjl-MjIgsvpbwF4BhtnzoPLgmaB-hFIqLPfxqz_3mxeimTvP5zT6PGTw73sdETFOKnPcQ3Z0w/s200/icewater.jpg" width="200" /></a>The ice and water should overlap the drip edge (the bottom metal strip), but be installed under the rake edge (the metal going up the sides). The rake edge metal then gets installed over the ice and water and synthetic underlayment. This way any wind driven rain that gets under the shingles from the side will channel down the underlayment (not in contact with the roof sheathing) and drain out the bottom over the drip edge into the gutter.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-7227884905240612062010-11-21T07:59:00.000-05:002010-11-21T07:59:04.244-05:00Paint PrepI thought I would show a few shots of the containment we normally do on paint jobs when we are dealing with a textured (popcorn) ceiling. In this case, part of the ceiling texture was cracking and peeling. <br />
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The first task was to do a test on the ceiling to see if we could scrape and patch the area in question or if we should scrape the whole ceiling and re paint a flat finish. It was determined that the ceiling was repainted using a latex paint and would not accept a patch without having more cracking and peeling in the future. Since, a textured ceiling with a latex paint will normally scrape off without too much fuss - we decided to scrape the whole ceiling and re paint a flat, non textured finish.<br />
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Before we get into the actual scraping - we first try and indentify and document pre existing conditions. Things like previous paint splatters or smudges. This can eliminate miscommunication after the job is complete.<br />
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And before we get into the work - it is important to seal and contain the work area so that dust does not get all over the house.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, we can start the messy job of scraping and skim coating the ceiling so we can paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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This took place while the homeowners were on vacation. We emailed photos to keep them up to date with the progress. Below is Sue's response to seeing photos of completed work:<br />
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<blockquote><div><strong>Thanks for sending the pictures .... It looks just amazing . . . I can't wait to see it in person! It will make coming home from vacation a lot easier. . . :-) </strong><br />
<div></div><div><strong>I can't thank you enough for all the work you've done while we are away!</strong></div></div></blockquote></div><div></div><div>And when they came home and saw it in person:</div><div></div><div><strong></strong><br />
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We are home and the floors look amazing and with the painting everything looks fresh and new. Thanks so much . . . everything looks great . . . I love it!</strong></blockquote></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Tuj2rl7H0YG_J0x6w_1hfpoaatcaedi6bjRqIsCWfNU05t5N2DoFL8BDuS1w3XU-hBjQ1VTBYN9R-bjtdlXf1QEugX5iLv9Kz2tfhj6An2T-GlCma4trtJsTVoB1ZH9deeIW-pCEbZM/s1600/bedroom3before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Tuj2rl7H0YG_J0x6w_1hfpoaatcaedi6bjRqIsCWfNU05t5N2DoFL8BDuS1w3XU-hBjQ1VTBYN9R-bjtdlXf1QEugX5iLv9Kz2tfhj6An2T-GlCma4trtJsTVoB1ZH9deeIW-pCEbZM/s320/bedroom3before.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<blockquote>Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.</blockquote>Some Facts provided by the NFPA:<br />
<ul><li><span class="body">Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and injuries.</span></li>
<li><span class="body">Smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths.</span></li>
<li><span class="body">Heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths and fire injuries.</span></li>
<li><span class="body">Electrical failures or malfunctions are factors in roughly 50,000 reported fires each year.</span></li>
<li><span class="body">Roughly 30, 000 intentionally set home structure fires are reported each year.</span></li>
</ul>Learn More by going here: <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=1439&itemID=34426&URL=Safety%20Information/Fire%20Prevention%20Week%202010/About%20Fire%20Prevention%20Week">NFPA - About Fire Prevention Week</a><br />
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Never is there a wrong time, but given this is National Fire Protection Week you should take the time to:<br />
<ul><li>Check the batteries in your smoke detectors (test them and replace non working detectors)</li>
<li>Plan a family escape route (and where to meet once outside)</li>
<li>Check fire extinguishers for expiration and have them re certified (Remember only try to put out small fires)</li>
<li>Keep important documents and irreplaceable family memories (photos, etc) in a fireproof safe or near the evacuation route out of your house</li>
</ul>Ramelli Building & Remodelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125590531817420576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202399332888605814.post-85217105845583573042010-10-03T17:27:00.000-04:002010-10-26T11:56:40.943-04:00It's About Using Less Resources...About 28 seconds into this clip titled, "<span dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="The Decade of Energy Efficiency">The Decade of Energy Efficiency" Peter Darbee Chairman, CEO and President of PG & E Corporation gives an interesting view on energy efficiency. Normally, people think of energy efficiency as giving up something - ie, lowering the heat (giving up a warm home), buying a fuel efficient car (giving up luxury) or unplugging electronics and turning off computers when not in use (giving up time). </span><br />
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<span dir="ltr" title="The Decade of Energy Efficiency">What if giving up dollars today to be more energy efficient meant more dollars in your checking account later and actually added to your standard of living? Say like, replacing your water heater for an on demand, tankless system. </span><span dir="ltr" title="The Decade of Energy Efficiency">Would you consider that giving up something (your money)? Initially, you would be spending more for the tankless system instead of just having a another tank style water heater installed. But, the investment into a tankless system would save you money down the line as the water would only be heated when called for (use less energy). This as opposed to keeping a 40 gallon tank heated to proper temperature when you are at work, school and on vacation. Think about what you are giving up in this scenario (money and energy). Furthermore, are you giving up luxury or gaining luxury? Think about endless hot water as opposed to running out of hot water in the middle of your shower.</span><br />
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What do you think of Mr. Darbee's comments?<br />
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