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Jul 02

New! Screen that Reduces Sun Penatration

I recently found a great product that is relatively inexpensive, it is a screen for your windows and it reduces the sun’s heat gain by 80%, WOW! I don’t know if it is truly 80% but it does cut the heat gain and reduces the visibility some.

Stop the UV Rays in

The product is made by Phifer and the product is called Suntex. They offer an exterior screen and an interior shade, so no matter your application it appears they have a solution.

Neat product, especially when the sun is beating down on some of your windows.

This is significantly less money then installing a film on the glass or changing windows/glass with new windows/glass that have mirror glazing (glass).

This item is mildew resistant

Check it, or if you need new windows, contact me. 206-938-2300 x201

Feb 22

Beacon Hill Project Gets Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for 2nd Floor Addition–a Green Process

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The structural engineer set forth requirements to accept the SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) on this Beacon Hill project. The existing frame had to be able to handle the additional load of the second floor. This is normal whether you have SIPs or standard framing methods (2×6’s)

SIP being lowered in place

This photo illustrates what a typical SIP looks like as it is lowered into place. On Wednesday morning, a truck will arrive at the Beacon Hill site and a forklift will take the panels from the flatbed truck on the street, up a narrow street, to a crane that has been setup and waiting for the panels. Then the crane will set the panels in place to the Fine Constructions awaiting framing crew.

GG brings donuts to the roof crew

I explained to GG (my daughter) that yes, donuts are great treat for the guys on the jobsite, the sugar gives the guys energy. Then she asked why she could only have one.

The great thing about this location, and Beacon Hill, is the transit system. The new light rail has been installed, and I hope that they continue to make progress on expanding the light rail system.

Light Rail near project on Beacon Hill

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Jan 26

Fine Construction Get’s 3rd Story Master Suite Framed

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In Seattle everyone knows what we are in for during the winter, rain, rain and more rain. Well we have been tracking the weather like never before. Every morning, mid afternoon and afternoon the office and the lead project manager discussed the weather and the predictions for what the weather. Finally we had a 4 day break and we mobilized our framing crew and our crews to demo and start framing so we could avoid the rain. Presently we have trusses showing up on Wednesday and we’ll be weathered in by Friday, Yeah!

This Fine Construction Master Suite addition is located in West Seattle. The addition is to the new 3rd floor with unobstructed 240 degrees incredible views. The design is by the Fine Construction Design Team. Our local architect listened to our clients needs and our interior designer brought together the color pallet that the clients loved and we are on tract to finish this contemporary project. No Doubt that this will be an award winner!