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Sunroom/727 Jet Project 2007-05-15 05:57:00 Would you like to hear about an unbelievable home improvement project? Colorado Springs' Billie Broome and her husband, Rick, added the better part of a Boeing 727 to their house, then built a sunroom around it!All Billie can say about Rick is: "Thank goodness he didn't bring the entire plane home." Only the front section, from the wings forward, graces their residence -- although "graces" hardly describes an sixteen thousand-pound, fifty foot-long, thirteen foot- wide, twenty eight foot-tall objet d'art."It feels like home," said Rick, sitting in the pilot's seat of the jet's cockpit. "It's in my will that some of my ashes will be scattered in here. I first saw the idea in a dream when I was about sixteen."When the 727 arrived by truck at the Broomes' home in 2005, a gigantic crane had to lift the fuselage one hundred feet in the air and set it down on three specially made supports behind the house. In fourteen months, the house grew from four thousand square feet to six thousa Read more:Project
Adaptable Sunroom & “Green” Screens Featured in Cornell University’s “Solar Home”. 2007-05-15 01:28:00 Chris Werner was living in Washington, D.C. two years ago and he saw a home powered by solar energy on display on the National Mall. It was designed and built by students from CornellUniversity
and was runner up in the 2005 Solar
Decathlon Competition."I was so impressed I decided that sustainable housing was what I wanted to do and that Cornell would be the place for me to learn more about it," Werner said.He enrolled in the Cornell College’s Architecture, Art and Planning's master of architecture program and is now on the student team creating a solar home for the 2007 Solar Decathlon."To make our house as energy efficient and thermally optimal as possible, every component was meticulously researched and analyzed," said Werner. "We considered properties such as recyclability, pollution potential, production waste and efficiency, and we used advanced energy modeling techniques to make decisions ranging from the size of the heat pump to the placement of windows."Cornell’s entry f Read more:Green
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Sun Rooms Protect You from the Weather! 2007-05-15 01:27:00 This is a great example of how a sunroom allows you to "get outside" while allowing you to stay comfortable. Check out this video, notice the leaden sky and wind blowing! Then check out the stove inside! That's living! Read more:Rooms
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See Perfect Sunroom Location! 2007-05-17 18:51:00 Sunrooms are a gorgeous addition to any home. Check out this video that reveals the "perfect spot" for a Vinyl Tech sun room, conservatory or solarium. Read more:Perfect
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Sun Room Installation Video! 2007-05-16 17:22:00 Check out the cool video above to see a time-lapse movie of a sunroom installation. One can see the immediate value that installing a sun room provides. It's really neat to see the house "before" and "after" with the work happening in between. Read more:Installation
Sunrooms Combat Global Warming 2007-05-19 01:14:00 There has been alot of talk about global warming and its affect on our weather. As the climate changes, it is becoming more and more important to make our homes better able to keep us comfortable, while being able to provide us with shelter from the coming heat. Many homeowners are discovering that a sunroom addition to their home is an affordable, and beautiful way to cope with the weather.Vinyl sunrooms provide shelter from the heat while allowing the homeowner to enjoy the outdoors without bugs, or discomfort of the beating sun. Modern, space-age sunroom materials are effective in providing the comfort that your family deserves. While the earth may indeed be warming, you don't have to just sit back and feel the heat. An affordable sunroom may just be the answer for you. Read more:Global
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Sunrooms and Backyard Living 2007-05-23 16:59:00 Looking out at the pond outside my house I am reminded of the abundance of mosquitoes here in the Hudson Valley during the summer months. They have to be the most annoying creature on the planet. They seem to love ruining a good time outdoors, and, are carriers of, who knows how many diseases? I guess there's a reason they call them bugs. So, how can you avoid bugs and still enjoy backyard living? Well, one very practical and affordable solution is to have a sunroom built. Damary Kiefer, of Vinyl Tech Inc., a company located in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York, that specializes in sunrooms and conservatories, says, "You can enjoy your property so much more because you have that magnificent view of your yard. You don't have to worry about bugs. Homeowners want a place where they can be connected with the outdoors without having to actually be outside. The rooms are, in essence, home additions. They're utile, affordable, and constantly add extra value and enjoyment to yo Read more:Living
Sunroom Living 2007-05-22 05:59:00 For many homeowners, their sunroom becomes the setting for many of their daily activities. For some, it is the daily workout room, others enjoy breakfast and the paper, while others like to just sit and enjoy the outdoors without the intrusion of harsh weather and bugs. Many solariums are added as extensions to their family room, or den, offering a perfect setting for family gatherings. When it's just the two of you, it becomes the ideal place for a romantic dinner under the stars. Whatever you use your sunroom for, rest asssured that it will quickly become the most lived-in room in your house, offering serenity and protection against he rigors of daily life. Read more:Living
Patio Enclosures for the Baby Boomers 2007-05-24 19:20:00 As we Baby Boomers
near the age where we may be thinking of slowing down our work schedules, or even retiring, many of us are looking for ways to make some changes to our homes that were possibly not a priority earlier in our lives. Many friends of mine, have decided that investing in a patio enclosure is the smartest thing they could do to improve their environment. My friend Cathy says, "I wish I had added this sunroom earlier. It's so enjoyable to sit out here and just relax. I just enter this beautiful patio enclosure and melt. If I had known that relaxing out here in the backyard would be such a life changing event, I would have bought a sunroom years ago." There is no better time to invest in a sunroom addition than right now. After all, haven't we earned it? Read more:Patio
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Sunrooms offer light and space 2007-05-29 19:34:00 I hear time and time again from homeowners the absolute need to add more light
and space to their homes. For Jim and Stacy Owens in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York, they found the answer in a bright, beautiful, spacious sunroom.Jim says, "when we bought this home 12 years ago, our oldest, Jill, had just been born. The house was a bit small for the three of us, but when Billy came along two years later, it became absolutely claustrophobic. We thought about moving into a bigger house, but we had really fallen in love with this one. Our house is in the perfect location, with excellent schools, and our yard is like a park. We had enough bedrooms for everyone, but we still felt a need to expand. We looked into alternatives like, a full addition, but it was costly and really wasn't what we needed. The sunroom we chose offered a more affordable expansion, but we never imagined how much it would change the way we feel in our home. We installed it off our kitchen, and I can't
Here’s an amusing little film about the “birth” o... 2007-05-27 09:28:00 Here’s an amusinglittle
film about the “birth
” of a conservatory in England. It’s educational to see the “stop action” footage of the project which shows the breadth and depth of it. The lesson here is that Vinyl Tech, Inc. can do all this work for you! Call us at: 800-758-6522 for a FREE estimate today!
Conservatory Measuring Process 2007-05-27 09:14:00 This video shows the typical measurement process for home remodeling with a conservatory addition. The next stage is the conservatory base and frame construction. This footage was shot in England where home remodeling, with a sunroom, solarium or conservatory addition, is extremely popular due to the frequent inclement weather. Read more:Measuring
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Planning your Sunroom 2007-05-31 10:56:00 When planning sunroom additions, there are many factors to consider. Where it will be, how large a space you desire, whether to build a 3 season or 4 season sunroom, budget, etc. Jeff Moretti, Marketing Manger at a Hudson Valley Sunroom Company says, "The first question has to be what is your main intent for usage of the room? Do you want a family room, a place for a hot tub, home gym, or patio enclosure? Do you want a place to garden indoors, a place to entertain guests, or do you have something else in mind?" Knowing, in advance, what you want to use the room for can help you plan materials, size, and location. It can save you money before you even start, and guarantee that the sunroom you build will serve your needs for years to come. When you're ready to buy, consult with a reputable dealer in your area who can provide expert guidence through all stages of construction from initial sunroom design to fulfillment of your dream. Careful planning is the key to lifetime satisfactio
Heating Options for your Home Additon 2007-06-05 11:07:00 Ok, so we've decided that our next home improvement project will be a sunroom addition. We've decided on a vinyl sunroom addition, 12' x 15'. We intend for it to be primarily a three season sunroom, but want to add a heat source that can be used occasionally in the winter as well. There are several ways to heat patio enclosures. Many use electric baseboard heaters that are quite functional and don't take up much space. Other options include, a gas or pellet stove, and a freestanding electric space heater. The option that my wife and I chose is an electric radiant heat system under a tile floor. The cost is a bit more than electric baseboard, but it takes up no space along the walls, and adds to the coziness of the whole sunroom project. Whatever system you chose, make sure you consult with your professional home improvement contractor who will help design the perfect room that will give you and your family years of enjoyment and comfort. Read more:Heating
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Conservatory Elegance 2007-06-04 10:52:00 Many people are confused as to the difference between conservatories and sunrooms. When exploring backyard living ideas, one must decide the purpose of the new backyard structure. Both are primarily types of glass home extensions. The sunroom is a multipurpose room with a solid roof that provides protection from the hottest sun, while a conservatory is constructed as a mostly glass addition, and is often used as a greenhouse. Modern conservatories use a polycarbonate based panel in the roof to help shield against direct uv rays, but still allow enough light to grow even the most sunlight demanding foliage. Whatever type addition you choose, consulting with a conservatory or sunroom design specialist can help you plan the perfect home addition that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Read more:Elegance
Installing a Sunroom 2007-06-08 09:18:00 I get asked all the time about whether it's a good idea to install a do it yourself sunroom from a kit, or to have a professional New York sunroom contractor do the job. For most folks, price matters, so, when comparing costs, self installation of your sunroom seems like a big savings. There are do it yourself kits sold for all sorts of vinyl patio enclosures, everything from diy screen enclosures, to diy conservatories. Like most home improvement projects, there is more to the job than meets the eye.Questions begin to arise before a shovelful of dirt is moved. What permits do I need? Where should I put the covered patio enclosure? Do I need to make changes to my deck to meet local building codes? Even after you answer those questions and are satisfied that you have all bases covered, the challenges of constructing your NY backyard vinyl patio enclosure continue. As those challanges mount so do hidden costs.A professional Hudson Valley sunroom contractor like Vinyl Tech, Inc. handles
Fun In Your New York Sunroom! 2007-06-06 12:27:00 Our customers just love their Hudson Valley Sunrooms! Having a New York Sunroom, Dutchess County Solarium or Hudson Valley Conservatory is the ultimate in resort-style backyard living. We get frequent corrospondence from our Hudson Valley home improvement clients telling us how much they love their Poughkeepsie sunrooms!Get a load of the above two videos. In the first, you can hear the pride in the woman's voice as she shows us her "favorite" place: her sunroom.In the second, well... We always say that your NY sunroom will fast become THE place to gather and party! These people are doing just that. We're not sure exactly WHAT they are doing in their sunroom but they are having a ball doing it!Call us for a FREE design consultation today at: 800-758-6522. Get in on the fun! Get into your New York Conservatory or Hudson Valley Solarium today! Vinyl Tech is the New York home improvement company of choice for your Hudson Valley home remodeling needs!
Home Improvements can save you money 2007-06-06 11:14:00 With the rising cost of gasoline on everyones mind these days, spending money on a home addition makes more and more sense. Home improvement projects like sun rooms, solariums, conservatories, and greenhouses make for a great investment in your most valuable posession, your home. Why spend money on travel when you can add light, space and value to your dwelling? Backyard living has never been more popular. People are spending more time than ever at home. Here, in upstate New York, we have a problem with lymes disease. Screened in patio enclosures protect your family from nasty bugs while giving you all the pleasures of being outdoors. Thre has never been a better time to consider a beautiful, luxurious, affordable sunroom or conservatory addition. Read more:Home Improvements
Sunroom Design and NY Home Remodeling 2007-06-11 14:54:00 When thinking of remodeling your NY home many people think of doing it themselves. Because our company focuses on sunroom design, we are often faced with questions concerning self installation. Take a look at the following video before you decide to build your won sunroom addition.As you can see, there are "hidden" costs to the do it yourselfer, not the least of which can be medical supplies, or even a costly hospital bill. When considering your affordable sunroom, save yourself some time, money, and maybe some pain, and call a reputable NY Home remoldeling contractor. Read more:Remodeling
Home Improvement Loans for your Sunroom 2007-06-14 15:29:00 2007 has seen and overall increase in the stock market, but a decrease in home values in the northeast region. Many Hudson Valley homeowners have viewed their homes at a value that has decreased by as much as 20% in 2007 alone. This has strained NY home equity lenders, causing some sub-prime lenders to cut back programs, or in some cases close business completely. Most New York lenders are now avoiding loans that approach or go over 100% to value. Here's why, a home valued at $800,000 in Dec. 2006 is now appraising for between $640,000 and $720,000. If they had taken out a 1st mortgage of $700,000 and a home equity loan of $50,000, they would now owe more than the home could be sold for. This type of borrowing is very common in the Hudson Valley region of NY.Despite the recent decline and uncertainty in the housing market, you can assure yourself that ALL markets, including the NY housing market, ebb and flow. Anyone who owes more than the current appraised value can rest assured that Read more:Improvement
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Choosing Perfect Location for your Sunroom Addition 2007-06-12 12:58:00 One of the things that a homeowner must consider is what direction they want their sunroom addition to face. All four directions have their pros and cons.A north facing conservatory, gets the least amount of sunshine. This type of atrium will stay coolest year round. Colorful fabrics can be used without fear of fading from the sun. You will benefit from an added heat source.An east facing solarium gets the morning sun. It is perfect for a breakfast room, an ideal place to enjoy the morning paper, and a nice way to relax later in the day without the glare of the afternoon sun.A west facing atrium gets the afternoon sun. Building a sunroom facing west requires sunroom materials that have heat reducing or even cooling properties. Low e glass, and polycarbonate insulated glass help tremendously.Finally, a south facing sun room is best for those who love the sun. It is the direction which gets the most sunshine all day long. Sunroom furniture must take into consideration color fading, and t Read more:Perfect
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Sunroom (or Solarium) Great Living (or Recreational) Space 2007-06-17 03:00:00 The Kellys rebuilt the screened-in porch of their Fairfax Station, VA home; replacing it with a sunroom."It definitely was worth it because we use the space so much more, and it's very relaxing to feel like you're outdoors without having to deal with the pollen," said Karen Kelly."I enjoy it more in the spring, summer and fall. It's nice because with all of the windows, it's like sitting outside, but it's climate-controlled, and it's quiet," Mrs. Kelly says.A sunroom, also sometimes called a solarium, is an addition to a home comprised of glass panels designed to let in natural light while keeping out the elements."The first thing you have to decide is what you're going to do with a sunroom, whether you want to make it a living space or a leisure space," says Dean Schwartz, acting president of the National Sunroom Association."Adding a sunroom onto a home can cost from $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the intended use", Mr. Schwartz says. "A living space has to be built to the sa Read more:Great
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New York Sunroom Turns Backyard Into a Resort for West Linn Woman 2007-06-16 09:28:00 What’s the secret to enjoying resort living at home? If you are Sherry Sheng, it's a gorgeous New York
Sunroom in West Linn overlooking the Willamette River.Ms. Sheng, a Certified Master Gardener, tends to a beautiful garden, of perennials, seasonal flowers and handcrafted garden art and fountains, in her yard as a hobby. Her yard displays her fostered adoration and appreciation for greenery with pockets of color.Behind Sherry’s home, where the deck once was, is now an enclosed NY sunroom. “This is how I enjoy the garden year round,” she said.Just under the sunroom lies an alcove that is like a soothing refuge with silky curtains, a resting area with a hammock from New Zealand, and a towering tiered fountain using a found pottery scraps; a design concept Sheng created.“I like a tapestry of color, texture and form,” Sheng said.Sherry said. “My husband said to me the other day, ‘wow, I would not even want to go on vacation. This is as good as any luxury resort.’”Viny Read more:Resort
Home Improvement Permits for your NY Sunroom 2007-06-15 16:25:00 A very important step in your Hudson Valley home improvement project is obtaining the proper permits. Different counties have different permit requirements, so getting your New York home remodeling project off the ground can become a lengthy process. Many homeowners get frustrated by confusing building codes and legal processes. Mark Levine, of Bardonia NY wrote us, "I dreaded thinking about the paperwork needed to file for the permit. Having you handle the complete permit process, from filling out all the paperwork and submitting them to the town made the process simple and stress free".A complete New York home improvement company like Vinyl Tech can make your Hudson Valley sunroom addition happen without the hassle. We take care of the complete permit process from beginning to end, without any hidden costs. All filing fees are included in the price you agree on when you plan out your custom NY conservatory with the sunroom designer. All permits are approved on your job site before an Read more:Improvement
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The Difference Between a Three Season Room Add On and a Four Season Sun Room 2007-06-21 16:42:00 When homeowners start thinking about a New York sunroom addition, they often assume that they want a four season backyard enclosure. The appeal of using their rockland county conservatory all year round something many folks opt for. The materials, such as double insulated windows, are more expensive for this type of backyard sunroom than for a three season room add on. You also need to install a separate heating system for the ny patio enclosure that keeps the room warm and your costs down. A three season solarium can still be used in the winter with a heating system, but it is not as efficient. Discuss all your options with a design specialist from your local Dutchess County home improvment contractor.Vinyl Tech is the remodeling & home improvement contractor of choice for the New York State Counties of: Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Westchester, Rockland, Columbia, Greene & Sullivan. Request a FREE Design Consultation by calling: 800-758-6522 or clicking the previous link. Read more:Three
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Ny Home Improvement Contractor or New York Sunroom Kit? 2007-06-20 15:36:00 We often get asked, by prospective customers, whether or not it makes more sense to hire a full service new york home improvement contractor or to purchase and self install a ny sunroom kit. For the diy, (or do-it-yourselfer), the cost difference might appear significant at first. The sun room kit can be purchased at a considerable savings over the price a Hudson Valley sunroom contractor might charge. The problem with comparing cost this way is that the ny conservatory contractor does much more than just supply materials. A reputable sunroom dealer provides everything from custom design, obtaining permits, installation, and most importantly, provides a warranty that covers the ny backyard enclosure for life. A backyard sunroom kit only offers materials and instructions. After all services are taken into consideration, most agree that a New York
sunroom dealer is a bargain after all.Vinyl Tech is the remodeling & home improvement contractor of choice for the New York State Counties of: Read more:Improvement
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Peace of mind in my New York Sunroom 2007-06-19 18:05:00 "With three kids, a husband, a dog, and my father living with us, I never used to be able to find a moment to just sit and relax", writes Wendy Feldman, of Rockland County. "Then my husband and I visited a local fair and saw a ny sunroom display. After talking with a friendly promoter who showed us how we might have our own affordable hudson valley sunroom, we filled out a slip for a free sun room estimate." She continues, "A knowledgable ny sunroom designer came to our house, looked at the deck we had out back and told us we could build a beautiful, dream sunroom right on it! We were able to do everything directly through the ny home improvement company, from designing the ny solarium, to financing, to permit to obtaining the certificate of occupancy." Now that they have the Rockland County conservatory built all they have left to do is enjoy it. Wendy continues, "I can't believe that I now finally have a place to really get away by myself everyday. I do my pilates in the morning, af Read more:New York
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Backyard Living in your NY sunroom 2007-06-18 16:51:00 Here are two homeowners who absolutely love their new sunroom. They've realized their backyard living dream with a sunroom addition to their home. Take a minute and listen to these customers give a glowing review while enjoying the outdoors from the comfort of their new Hudson Valley conservatory.These folks know the joys of sunroom living. They deserve it, and you do too.Vinyl Tech is the remodeling & home improvement contractor of choice for the New York State Counties of: Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Westchester, Rockland, Columbia, Greene & Sullivan. Request a FREE Design Consultation by calling: 800-758-6522 or clicking the previous link. Read more:Living
Backyard Patio Enclosures Offer Protection From Insect Borne Disease 2007-06-23 13:36:00 I'll never forget the nightmare. It lasted for nine months without a break, and almost drained the whole family, emotionally and financially. Several years ago, my 12 year old daughter was away at camp. It was her 5th summer away and she loved it. Although they stayed in screened in cabins, they spent most of their time outdoors. One day I got a phone call telling me she was ill with flu-like symptoms and, would it be possible to come up and get her? Needless to say, she didn't have the flu, she had the dreaded lymes disease. For nine months she had a headache, and severe neck and back pain. For nine months she was lethargic, had no appetite, ran a low grade fever. No treatment seemed to have any effect. We tried everything from traditional antibiotic therapy to homeopathy to prayer beads. Trust me, I would have called in a witchdoctor if there had been one in the yellow pages. Just as suddenly as it came, (if you can call 9 months sudden), it was gone. Thank heavens.Screened in NY b Read more:Patio
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Interest in New York Sunrooms Continues in Changing Market 2007-06-22 17:33:00 Despite reports of a slowing home market, the number of New York
sunrooms being installed continues to grow. In a recent Wall Street Journal story a growing trend among big builders to offer ny sunrooms as an incentive to new home buyers was recognized as a viable sales incentive. As people look more towards their homes for comfort and relaxation, they are finding out about the benefits that a beautiful backyard sunroom offers to "get away from it all", and builders are looking for that extra incentive to boost sales and move existing inventory.Ny Sun rooms come in many styles and sizes. From Westchester conservatories, to Sullivan county solariums there is surely a style to suit the desires of any homeowner. Perhaps it's time to treat your family to the joys of backyard living in a beautiful New York vinyl sunroom.Vinyl Tech is the remodeling & home improvement contractor of choice for the New York State Counties of: Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Westchester, Rockland, Columbia, Read more:Interest
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