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Homeowner REroof Preparation Checklist

Homeowner REroof Preparation Checklist

Table of contentsSetting Expectations Before the Roof is ReplacedPre-replacement Homeowner Checklist (1-2 Days Before they arrive)Pre-replacement Homeowner Checklist (Arrival Day)Get a Quote for Your Roof Replacement Setting Expectations Before the Roof is Replaced...

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Virtual Reality Showcase House in Atlanta

Virtual Reality Showcase House in Atlanta

Table of contentsNew Technology Makes the Showcase House Experience BetterMythos Media Explains How the Process WorksWhat It Takes To Create a Virtual TourClick Below to Enter The VR Tour The challenge with showcase houses is that you only get to see the final product...

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#1920sMakeoverATL partner Pure 365

#1920sMakeoverATL partner Pure 365

Pure 365 joins #1920sMakeoverATL teamThe RePure StoryIn the NEWS and on the WEB Pure 365 joins #1920sMakeoverATL team Michael Ham, President of Pure 365 reached out to us when we first started planning the house and offered to help with the monitoring of water and...

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#1920sMakeoverATL partner Aprilaire

#1920sMakeoverATL partner Aprilaire

Table of ContentsWhole House Air FiltrationHumidity ControlBalanced VentilationIn the NEWS and on the WEB We have been using Aprilaire for decades to combat humidity and dirty air. Their whole house approach helps our clients breathe easier all year round. There are 3...

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#1920sMakeoverATL partner ROCKWOOL

#1920sMakeoverATL partner ROCKWOOL

Table of ContentsThe need for continuous insulation"Behind the Walls"Energy Code versus Passive HouseThermal BridgingIssues with a 1920s HouseWall and Roof design for continuous insulationROCKWOOL building science report explainedROCKWOOL Q&AIn the NEWS and on the...

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#1920sMakeoverATL partner Cosentino

#1920sMakeoverATL partner Cosentino

Solid surface materials that are durable look great! In the NEWS and on the WEB Solid surface materials that are durable look great! Solid surfaces are another name for countertops, however, they don't always have to be used as countertops. Our partner, Consentino...

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#1920sMakeoverATL partner Clean Vapor

#1920sMakeoverATL partner Clean Vapor

Table of ContentsWhy Radon control matterIssues with a 1920s HouseIn the NEWS and on the WEB Why Radon control matter Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the US, only to beat out by cigarette smoking. In some areas like Atlanta, where we are constructing...

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#1920sMakeoverATL partner HELVEX

#1920sMakeoverATL partner HELVEX

Table of ContentsWater Efficiency saves on water and energy HELVEX design grade plumbing fixturesIn the NEWS and on the WEB Water Efficiency saves on water and energy Since this house is in the city of Atlanta, we have to worry about high water costs along with...

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#1920sMakeoverATL partner LG Squared

#1920sMakeoverATL partner LG Squared

Why SawHorse chose LG Squared for this projectContent from LG SquaredIn the NEWS and on the WEB Why SawHorse chose LG Squared for this project Jodi and Chris Laumer-Giddens are the top residential green architects in Atlanta. We needed a design team that was able to...

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Tour of a 1920’s Makeover in Atlanta- [Getting Started]

Top ways to save lumber on job sites

The current pandemic along with increased demand for housing and lumber tariffs have created the perfect storm for contractors. Lumber costs have up significantly over the last year. While you cannot completely avoid the increase in costs, there is still a little...

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