Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sheer & Sheathing

10/28-11/03 Sheer Goes Up, the Roof Sheathing is Complete, Energy Tech Shield and HVAC Ducting Installed & Rough Plumbing is Completed.

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Vanity Flair

Playing up the personal with an Asian-inspired vanity
Dark wenge contrasts with light anigre wood — an African hardwood that Granato compares to maple. The remodeler chose to use engineered veneers for their consistency and because they last well. The box on the left has a door for concealed storage; the open box can be used for display; and the light-colored center section conceals the plumbing. After finalizing the vanity concept with the client, the team shopped for a vessel sink that would contrast with but also complement the design. Read More


Color Commentary

Inspiring homeowners to take a broad brush to their builder-basic walls, paint manufacturers are introducing their annual color trend palettes. Read More


Kitchen Trends

Designers weigh in on popular product selections
Fixr.com, an online market for home improvement, remodeling, and maintenance services, surveyed 20 influential designers about kitchen trends in its Kitchen Remodeling Trends Survey 2010–2011. Survey results are intended to help homeowners who visit the site select products for their projects. The designers were asked to rate product trendiness in eight categories. Read More


Scholarship Tips – Supporting Construction-Industry Education

Daltile Interior Design Scholarship: Interior design students have an opportunity to fund a portion of their education in the coming year thanks to tile manufacturer Daltile, which is hosting a design competition presented by the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation. The grand prize: a $10,000 scholarship, to be awarded at Surfaces 2012 in January. Read More


Birds Eye View From the Top of the Trusses

10/19-10/24 Trusses set. Windows and flashing go in. View from the top of the roof line!!!

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Trusses Arrive!

10/17-10/18- Big day! Trusses arrive and process of placing and installing the trusses starts. Contractor’s grandson signals his approval of a job well done!

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This San Ramon House is About to Undergo a Major Transformation

10/17 – The owners loved the location and the property, but wanted to do extensive changes to the home. The scope of work is as follows: Read More

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Up to the 2nd Story

10/6-10/14 2nd story walls start to go up, stairs are built and framing is almost complete.

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Al and Jane Ramponi

“From start to finish of the project, we always felt confident that the job was being performed to our satisfaction. We were provided frequent updates from both the office team and construction manager. As Two-time satisfied clients, Gayler Construction is the only contractor we will ever consider using in the future!”