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Chandlee and Sons Construction “Atlanta’s Preferred General Contractor” can be found working in Alpharetta’s newest mixed used community Braeburn Village.
Visit the Newly Built Alpha Spine Center in Braeburn Village, as well as, the elegant Crabapple Financial Building.
Braeburn Village is located in the heart of Crabapple, Ga. A Quaint little suburb of Alpharetta ( Milton ) Ga.
Chandlee and Sons Construction has spent the past several months working with each client on their New Office Buildings located in Braeburn Village.
The Interior Finishings of each building are testiment to the Quality Work associated with Chandlee and Sons Construction, ” Atlanta’s General Contractor.”
Chandlee and Sons Construction hopes to be apart of many more Buildouts in the Crabapple area in the coming year of 2012..
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A Quick Solution to improve your homes Curb Appeal; Convert your Garage Doors into Carriage Style doors; Brought to you buy Atlanta’s Preferred General Contractor – Chandlee and Sons Construction.
A simple way to upgrade your Garage Doors is to go to your Local Home Improvement store and buy simple gate hardware; Four Hinges and Two Handle Pulls.
Buy Four matching Gate Hinges ( Choose the style you like ) and Buy Two Gate Handles. Take the New Hinges/Handles to the Hardware section and buy a short bolt that has a head big enough to hold the Hardware to the Garage Door. Make sure the Screws match the New Hardware and make sure to buy nuts that fit the screw.
Take everything Home; Position the Hinges in each corner of the Standard Garage Door. Take a few measurements to make sure they are all in the same place in each corner. Once you’ve double checked your measurements hold the Hinges/Handles in place against the Garage Door and make a mark thru the Bolt Holes with a pencil. Put the hardware down and drill your holes for the new gate hinges and handles.
Once the holes have been drilled, hold the Hingles/Handles in place – put the new bolt thru the hole. Install your Nuts on the back side of the Garage Door and tighten them down with a Ratchet/Screw Driver.
Stand back and look at your Pretty New Carriage Door. This simple method will save you Hundreds of Dollars over buying a Carriage Door. In total, you should pay no more than $ 350.00 per Garage Door for a Standard Size Garage Door and the Carraige Door Conversion Method. ( Materials and Labor )
Now your Plain White Garage Doors have become Carriage Doors for less than $ 25.00 per door.
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Choosing a general contractor can be a task. Atlanta has many qualified contractors that do jobs ranging from major commercial construction to residential renovations. If you are looking for the “right” contractor, take your time in your research. Choosing the wrong person could leave you will empty pockets and a construction nightmare, but the “right” contractor will leave you satisfied every time. Before you start your next home or business project, take these three easy steps to build a happy, lasting relationship with your contractor.
1- Ask questions
When you are interviewing potential contractors, be sure to ask for references. Check at least half a dozen references on every contractor before you make a final decision. How long have they been in business? Ask what kind of insurance the contractor carries and ask permission to verify it. Make sure to ask if he has done business under another name or in another state. If so, find out why and check out both business names with the Better Business Bureau. Make sure that the contractor carries worker’s compensation insurance.
2- Communicate your desires clearly
When you show your proposed project to contractors, be sure to give them a clear picture of your budget and the job that you want done. If the contractor’s quote doesn’t line up with your budget, then be honest about the difference. Try to negotiate a price that works for both of you or move on to another contractor. How long does the contractor propose the project to take? Present your time frame clearly and ask him if he has an alternate plan to keep work on schedule during bad weather for example. As you communicate your needs to the contractor, be sure to take time to listen to his suggestions as well. If the contractor is credible, he will have some great advice to share with you. Respect his opinion and he will be more likely to respect your wishes for quick timing and a strict budget.
3- Respect and appreciation
Once you have found a “Right” general contractor, be sure to thank him appropriately for a job well done. Ask him for a few business cards and offer to pass them along to friends. Another nice gesture is to provide a written letter of recommendation that he can pass along to future clients. Good general contractors can be hard to find, but there are some great ones.
Chandlee and Sons Construction works diligently to provide clients the best advice and pricing in the Atlanta Metro market. Whether it’s a home renovation or a commercial project Chandlee and Sons goes the extra distance to provide excellent customer service and craftsmanship.
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Fireplace and Home Fire Safety More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks when heating with wood and solid fuels.
Heating fires account for 36% of residential home fires in rural areas every year. Often these fires are due to creosote buildup in chimneys and stovepipes. All home heating systems require regular maintenance to function safely and efficiently.
Keep Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials.
Leave glass doors open while burning a fire. Leaving the doors open ensures that the fire receives enough air to ensure complete combustion and keeps creosote from building up in the chimney.
Close glass doors when the fire is out to keep air from the chimney opening from getting into the room. Most glass fireplace doors have a metal mesh screen which should be closed when the glass doors are open. This mesh screen helps keep embers from getting out of the fireplace area.
Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces that do not have a glass fireplace door.
Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.
Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire.
Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.
Safely Burn Fuels Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup.
Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove.
When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate supporting grate.
Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home.
Protect the Outside of Your Home Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home.
Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris.
Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester.
Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents.
Protect the Inside of Your Home Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside and outside of sleeping areas. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. Consider installing the new long life smoke alarms.
Provide proper venting systems for all heating equipment.
Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof.
These are great safety tips to keep in mind during the holidays.
Have a Happy Holidays from Chandlee and Sons Construction Company!
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