Our Home of the Month

Our Home of the Month belongs to Paula and Greg!

Before…

and after…

The job was completed late last fall, but we thought it was perfect timing to show it off now since we are using the month of April to feature AZEK Decks.

Their original decking material was made of pressure treated wood which included deck boards, lattice, and railing system. Often considered the choice of materials for a deck, pressure treated boards are far from maintenance free. In our state, with the variations in weather, it is almost impossible to keep any wooden horizontal surface in good condition. Mold, separation of wood grains due to moisture, fading, and the constant pooling of water on the surface requires work to be done to restore the surface about every two years.

Paula and Greg were looking for a product that was almost maintenance free, able to withstand the natural elements and the activity of a large family. Over the years, FEP has been happy to install an almost maintenance free product called AZEK. We spoke about this product in our previous e-mail blast. This was the product of choice for Paula and Greg.

After the demolition of the original decking system, the new floor decking was installed in the same pattern as the existing and matching fascia boards were installed on all exposed deck framing at the perimeter and at the stair risers. New pressure treated 4×4′s were installed for a railing and AZEK sleeves were fitted over the 4×4′s and capped for a finished look. The floor boards of the deck were screwed to the framing instead of nailed, to offer a more secure system and then AZEK plugs were inserted into each screw hole. The plugs, because they have a faux wood grain look to them, become almost invisible once installed and the result is a deck board with a clean look to it.

Below the large deck was an area that Paula and Greg used for storage. We dug out the hillside beneath the deck and installed a retaining wall and a walkway made of pavers. This opened up the area to allow for better organization and efficiency of the space. Finally, AZEK lattice was installed to surround the storage area, and a new door was created for the entrance.

What will these customers gain from this? Enjoyment for years to come!

NO WORRIES ABOUT:

• Peeling stain or paint
• Rotting wood
• Fading
• Mold growth

An Elegant Dining Room with a Touch of Contemporary

This dining room was once wallpapered.  After the homeowner removed the wallpaper, FEP stepped in to thoroughly wash the walls of glue residue, make repairs to the walls and trim and apply the coats of paint needed to bring this room to life. The trim work in this room is gorgeous!

 

Before

After

A Warm and Cozy Kitchen

From my experiences over the years, it  is seemingly common that the places we spend the most time in are also the places that we neglect the most.  Your kitchen specially, often times is one of these neglected areas.

With dated countertops and a lighting scheme that could  certainly be improved, these home-owners decided that the time had come to remodel their kitchen and they chose our company, Frank E. Page to help make their vision of a “dream kitchen” a reality.

Before

After

Their remodeled kitchen included the installation of new Kashmir Cream granite counter tops that covered their enormous island, sink and desk top areas, a modern Blanco double sink and a tile backsplash with decorative tile.  For a lighting solution in their kitchen, Frank E. Page installed a light rail along with under cabinet lighting and pendant lighting to add warmth and function to their space.

The home-owners chose to have their beautiful existing cabinetry refurbished by touching up areas that had been scratched and worn and clear coating the cabinets. If you are happy with your existing cabinetry, cabinet refurbishment is a great way to save thousands of dollars when it comes to a remodel – it could very well be that deciding factor on whether or not a kitchen remodel fits your budget.

It’s time to refresh the room that you spend so much of your precious relaxation and entertaining time in.  Give yourself and your kitchen the upgrade you both deserve!