Posts By: James Fick

Job of the Month – August 2019

Description of Work:  Replaced right side sunroom built-in gutter and roof with custom 20oz copper built-in gutter and a 16oz standing seam copper roof. Replaced downspouts with 16oz copper downspouts. Replaced rotted framing and sheathing at various locations. Project Manager:  Andy Corn Crew:   Sam Scheltema, Jack Tyson, Rakeem Spann, Thomas Brooks  Estimator: Walt Willson

Job of the Month – July 2019

Description of Work:  Partially rebuilt top bell portion of one chimney, and fully rebuilt second chimney from the roofline up, re-flashed both chimneys with 20oz copper and installed new stucco on both chimneys in their entirety. Fabricated and installed a stainless steel chimney cap on one chimney, and a 4″ thick masonry crown on the Read More

“You guys are the double the price!”

So, you’re ready to buy a new flat screen TV. You’ve measured the space, done some online research, read over Consumer Reports, and now you’re going out to shop for the right one. You know you want a 55-inch TV, but the store has six different 55” TV’s ranging from $450 all the way up Read More

The Importance of Counterflashing on Masonry Walls

Counterflashing, also referred to as “cap” flashing, is the first line of defense against water infiltrating your building. Counterflashing is the piece of metal that is applied to the masonry wall designed to shed water off of the wall and down onto the roof surface. So, it’s critical that you choose the best counterflashing system Read More

What size Gutter do I need?

The roof is one of the most essential parts of a building as it protects, occupants, contents, and the interior of the structure from the elements. The roof drainage system (gutters) is equally important. Factors that must be considered in the design of roof drainage systems are the area to be drained, size of the Read More

Job of the Month – May 2019

Estimator: Walt Willson Project Manager:  Andy Corn Crew:   Bryan Zielinski, Ralph Kuehne, Dan Puckett, Ryan Donet, Sam Scheltema,  Mike Kelly Description of Work:  Replaced the original 1879 diamond patterned flat seam tin roof on the mansard with 16oz Freedom Gray custom fabricated diamond flat seam pans to match the existing style and design, replaced (5) Read More