Solution for StLouis Smash and Grab Thefts

The Recent Smash and Grab Thefts rampant in the StLouis Region has prompted me to offer a Vehicle Barrier to Secure any Local StLouis store front from costly damage and the insurance claims that come from Smash and Grab Thefts.


Protective Bollards come in many shapes and sizes.  The drawing below is an Low Cost Alternative to the Protective Barriers seen around Banks, Security Offices and other buildings that house valuable assets.

As in all the projects I'm called to work on I go above and beyond the normal scope and choose to add additional protection by setting the Protective Ballard a Minimum depth of 36 Inches into the walkway.

Tested Strength-Stopped a 4,500 Pound Vehicle at 30mph

Additional Information and Sources: Appendix E. Vehicle Barrier Selection and Implementation Considerations (1); Field Manual 5-114 - Engineer Operations Short of War (2)

#StLouis #AirConditioning #Theft #Prevention Cages 

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Benton Roof Project Daily Report

On Day 4- The Crew and I have the first dumpster filled and ready for pick-up and 75% of the Roof has been removed as seen in the photo taken 1pm on Thursday.

In these photos you can see the I Beams that will be utilized to hold the Bar Joists and Pan Decking for the New Roof System.


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My Earth Day Celebration-Benton Rehab Project

Scotts Contracting Green Team Celebrated Earth Day 2013 by Starting Stage2 Benton Rehab Project:Replacing Water Damaged Roof on the Benton Warehouse!

See photos of the before work that must be completed before starting the renovation at Scotts Contracting Google Plus Photo Album

When a Good Roof goes bad from a simple water leak 20 years ago

After we get the existing roof removed we will be Welding Bar Joists and Pan Decking to the existing metal support beams before covering will a concrete topping and weatherproofing.

Stay Tuned for additional details and photos of the new roof we will be adding!  As well as all the stages of work to be done prior to adding the new roof structure.  To Include: Extensive Tuckpointing to the Building and Rebuilding the Garage and Man doors on the Main Street Access.
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Day 2-Dumpster Delivery & Rain Delay

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Design Build Update on Shady Jacks Saloon New Bar Design

Both the Owner and Myself were very satisfied with both the design and build of the New Bar Design for Shady Jacks Saloon and Deli in Downtown StLouis MO.

The first photo in this green blog post is the final CAD drawing of the project after the Waitress Station and Center Shelving was added to the project.

Previous CAD Photos and details:

• CAD Design- Shady Jacks Saloon New Bar Design by Scotts Contracting  
• CAD Bar Designs-Before Photos with CAD Drawing

View the Entire Photo for the New 

Bar Design at Shady Jacks Saloon Here

Waitress Station and Center Shelving Added to the Design Build Project 

Before the Waitress Station was added to the New Bar Design 

Shady Jacks Saloon-New Bar and Waitress Station-Stocked and Loaded and Ready to Serve 

Waitress Station for the New Bar Design at Shady Jacks Saloon 

Here's what people are saying about the New Bar Design:

• Patrons:

• Love the New Look- Natural Looking  
• Makes the Bar Look Bigger
• Design Blends with the Asthetics of the Bar
• Faster Drink Orders from Staff

• Bartenders:

• New Bar Design is User Friendly 
• Easier Access to Supplies  
• Able to Fill Customer Orders Faster and Efficiently!

• Waitress Staff:

• Easier Access to Needed Supplies
• User Friendly
• Makes Filling Drink Orders Faster (which increases their TIPS!)

• From the Owner-Shady Jack:

• New Design Opens the Bar up and makes it look bigger
• User Friendly Design helps bartenders to better handle the customers orders
• Functionality was added to the project for access to the New Beverage Dispensors
• Very Pleased with the: Natural Look, Functionality, and Form

Here are the main goals of the project that were accomplished from the New Bar Design:

1. Added Spots for the New Beverage Dispensers and Coolers
2. Functionality for the Bartenders to meet the the increased customer base
3. Any Additions must Blend in with Current Surroundings!

Here's what made this a True Green Build Project-All the Lumber was either from waste leftover from a Lumber Mill in the St Louis Area or Up-cycled from previous buildings in the St Louis Area

Come View the Bars New Design for yourself at Shady Jacks Saloon and Deli-1432 N. BROADWAY DOWNTOWN, ST. LOUIS MO 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF LUMIERE CASINO. THE ORIGINAL BIKER BAR! OVER 16 YEARS OF BUSINESS. see map


4/1/2013 Some of the Lumber was purchased from: Bruce at American Timber Salvage Inc-2100 N 2nd Street St Louis MO 63102

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Grand Opening Invitation

Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy  will be at Karmic Korners Grand Opening Mar 16-17, 2013 at 3131 Morgan Ford, St Louis MO from 11:00 AM-8:00 PM.

Everyone is invited to see the: Free Solar Cells, Green Building, Natural Products, Home Made Wares, Up-cycled Items, Natural Beauty Supplies, Arts and Crafts, Soy Candles, Aromatherapy, and more.

Scotty, Scotts Contracting will have actual Solar Cells for you to take home and experiment with and will also be on-hand to talk about any Green Building Projects that you are interested in.

Insulation, Energy Conservation, Weatherization, Green Building, Solar, Photovoltaics, Passive Solar Design, CAD, and more.

Karmic Korner-3131 Morgan Ford Rd, Saint Louis,ri 63116

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CAD Bar Designs-Before Photos with CAD Drawing

In this Design-Build Project for Shady Jacks Saloon in Downtown St Louis MO.  The Owner, Shady Jack has 3 Main Goals for this Project: 1-Create User Friendly Area for the Staff-with the addition of racking space for the Latest Non-Alcoholic & Alcoholic Beverage Dispensers; 2-Creating a eye appealing backdrop; 3-As always the renovation must blend in with the current surroundings.

What: Design Build Project-Bar Design
Where: Shady Jacks-1432 North Broadway, St Louis MO, 63102
When: February 2013
Type: Custom Wood Work and Finishing
Materials: True Dimensional 'White Oak -Structural Beams' 

Build Notes: 

• To control costs we will be using up-cycled lumber from leftover materials from past projects at the Bar.

Additional Note:

• As a Non-Drinker-I look forward to having a greater selection of non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy when I'm hanging out at the Bar.
• The previous project-Stage and Extra Seating turned out Great and was a big hit at the last event.  At one time during the event; there were 2 Custom Harley Choppers with Stripper Pole Contestants all utilizing the Stage.  The Custom Wood Stage held up beautifully and created the perfect atmosphere for the event!

Existing Bar Photo

Existing Bar Photo 2

CAD Design by Scotts Contracting

CAD Bar Design Frontal View

Birds Eye View of CAD Bar Design by Scotts Contracting

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Additional Project Photos and Details can be viewed at this link:http://www.stlouisrenewableenergy.com/job-site-photos.html

Build Notes and Client Must haves:

• When I build a Project for a Client.  I first listen to their needs and design the Build incorporating the Clients "Must Haves" into the Project.  Here are the Project Notes and Must Haves we incorporated into the New Bar Design.

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Battery Hook Up for Small Solar System CAD detail

Simple Line Drawing-Example of Hooking up a Battery Bank Solar System

Battery Bank CAD drawing example

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Solar Equipment-Typical St Louis Home-CAD Designs

Installing a Renewable Energy Solar System
 in St Louis Missouri 

CAD Examples and Components Needed for a Typical Roof Mount Solar System
 provided by Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy

CAD Diagram-Exterior View of Materials Needed

Typical Solar System

CAD Diagram-Interior View of Materials
Needed-Typical Solar System

Components that make up a typical solar system

Inverters A solar inverter, or PV inverter, converts the 'Suns Rays' variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic(PV) solar panel into a utility frequency alternating current (AC) that can be fed into a commercial electrical grid or used by a local, off-grid electrical network [home]. It is a critical component in a photovoltaic system, allowing the use of ordinary commercial appliances. Solar inverters have special functions adapted for use with photovoltaic arrays, including maximum power point tracking and anti-islanding protection.

Solar Panels A solar panel (also solar module, photovoltaic module or photovoltaic panel) is a packaged, connected assembly of photovoltaic cells. The solar panel can be used as a component of a larger photovoltaic system to generate and supply electricity in commercial and residential applications. Each panel is rated by its DC output power under standard test conditions, and typically ranges from 100 to 320 watts. The efficiency of a panel determines the area of a panel given the same rated output - an 8% efficient 230 watt panel will have twice the area of a 16% efficient 230 watt panel. Because a single solar panel can produce only a limited amount of power, most installations contain multiple panels. A photovoltaic system typically includes an array of solar panels, an inverter, and sometimes a battery and or solar tracker and interconnection wiring.

Smart Meter Monitoring and meteringThe metering must be able to accumulate energy units in both directions or two meters must be used. Many meters accumulate bidirectionally, some systems use two meters, but a unidirectional meter (with detent) will not accumulate energy from any resultant feed into the grid.[13] In some countries, for installations over 30kWp a frequency and a voltage monitor with disconnection of all phases is required. This is done to prevent supplying excess power to the grid, in the unusual case where more solar power is being generated than can be accommodated by the utility, and can not either be exported or stored. Grid operators historically have needed to provide transmission lines and generation capacity. Now they need to also provide storage. This is normally hydro-storage, but other means of storage are used. Initially storage was used so that baseload generators could operate at full output. With variable renewable energy, storage is needed to allow power generation whenever it is available, and consumption whenever it is needed. The two variables a grid operator have are storing electricity for when it is needed, or transmitting it to where it is needed. If both of those fail, installations over 30kWp can automatically shut done, although in practice all inverters maintain voltage regulation and stop supplying power if the load is inadequate. Grid operators have the option of curtailing excess generation from large systems, although this is more commonly done with wind power than solar power, and results in a substantial loss of revenue. Inverters have the unique option of supplying reactive power which can be advantageous in matching load requirements.

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Video Building a Curved Exterior Wall

Building a Curved Wall on a Budget

Curved Wall:Designed and Built by Scotts Contracting

Client Needs:

1. Additional Support for the 2nd to 3rd Floor Staircase
2. Exterior Storage Space

Goals:

•  This is a Beautiful Older Home in the Central West End area of St Louis.  Any additions or modifications must be historically correct and blend in with the surroundings.  

Build Notes:

• Who doesn't need more Storage Area?  By Enclosing the Area and Installing a Door a small area for storage was created!

• When this home was Originally built in the Late 1800's there were No Support Posts under the Stair Case.  Prior to Building the Curved Wall for Additional Support the Client Installed the "Green Painted Support Post / Beam"  Since the Lumber was still use-able the Posts were re-positioned for the addition of the Curved Wall Metal Framing

• Radius Arc- In this application: Use the Curve of the Existing Structure.
• Metal Tracks have bendable tabs- Once track is in Position bend the tabs to hold the track in shape until the track is attached impermanently 

• Exterior Drywall was screwed to the Metal Studs after 2" Vertical Relief Cuts were made in the Sheet Rock.

• 30# Roofing Felt and Stucco Mesh

• Stucco with Fiber Re-Inforcement

Completed Project Looks Original to the Structure while
Meeting Goals and Needs of Client!!!

Scotts Contracting is available for your Design Build Projects in the St Louis Area.  Let the In-House Design Staff design your next Building Improvement Project.

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Video Diagram-Heat Loss or Gain-Energy Saving-Green Build

  Simple Video Diagrams with Examples of Stopping and Reducing Heat Loss for Todays Buildings

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Benton Rehab Flooring-Custom Floor Patch

Although it is not impossible to find Lumber to match a floor built in the late 1800s.  The Owner of the Property decided to Jazz it up and incorporate a design into the floor.

Part 14-Custom Flooring Patch Hardwood Floor Repair-Benton Rehab

• Original Flooring Material-Douglas Fir

• Wood Flooring Patch in a varied pattern made from:Up-Cycled flooring materials and Lumber from past jobs consisting of: Red Oak, Redwood, Walnut, and White Oak.

Benton Rehab-Flooring Patch 

The flooring will be finished with a clear poly urethane coating that will blend the color of the floor with the design on the Apartment.  Douglas fir has a redish tint that we matched to the Interior Tuck-pointing giving the Investment Property an: 

OLD WESTERN - OLD SOUTH ST LOUIS ARCHITECTURE- DECOR AND FEEL INTO A MODERN DAY APARTMENT- BENTON GUT REHAB

Part 1: History

Part 2: Stone Foundation Repair

Part 3: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 1

Part 4: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 2

Part 5: What were they thinking?

Part 6: Paint Pro Tip #35

Part 7: Repairing Water Damage-Exterior Wall

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization

Part 9: See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes

Part 10: Interior Framing-Plumbing-Laundry Room

Part 11: Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project

Part 12: Water Main Repair- Benton Rehab

Part 13: Benton Rehab Project Drywall Installation and Tip: Number 1172

Part 14: Custom Flooring Patch Hardwood Floor Repair-Benton Rehab

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Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Room Addition Estimated Project Costs

Green and Sustainable Room Addition Estimate for adding a 2nd Floor Dormer onto an existing building.

Rough Estimate on projected costs to add a 2nd Floor Room Addition to an existing 1 story building in St Louis.

Designed by Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired 2nd Floor Room Addition

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Room Addition Estimated Project Costs

Estimated Addition Size 12' x 25'=300sq ft

     Estimated Roof Size 18'x27'=486sq ft

           Estimated Flooring Size=300sq ft

Description Estimated Costs in $ for Materials

1. Building Permits- 350-700
2. Dumpster  x1   750-1,000
3. Solar (the money you save with solar will pay for the addition)
1. Lease 0
2. Lease + 1,000-1,500
4. Windows 150-250 ea
5. Lumber Framing
1. Walls 250
2. Ceiling 180
3. Flooring 180
6. Lumber Sheeting
1. Roof 500
2. Walls 400
3. Flooring 300
7. Insulation
1. Walls 200
2. Ceiling 300
3. Floor 300
8. Stucco 600-1,500
9. Roofing 2,000

Total: $8,000+

Labor $16,000

Additional Notes

1. This is just a basic estimate on materials made from guesses with my drawing. Without knowing exact dimensions of planned addition, materials chosen, and how you plan to finish the interior of the addition I can't determine a cost.  (use $70-$100/sq ft for Total Costs)
2. Home Depot Kingshighway, St Louis MO for Material Costs 
3. Labor Computation= Materials x 3 - Materials (for rough estimates only)

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2nd Floor Room Addition Options

Four CAD Drawings for Proposed 2nd Floor Room Addition by Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy

The first CAD drawing incorporates a Photovoltaic Solar System on the Passive "Energy Efficient Designed" Sloped Roof as well as a Bank of Windows on the West Wall for Natural Daylight.

view the web link: Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Room Addition projected material costs 

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired 2nd Floor Room Addition

All Brick Option

Combo Siding and Brick

Stucco and Brick Option

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Benton Rehab Project Drywall Installation and Tip: Number 1172

 

This drywall installation tip is brought to you by: Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy.  A full service General Contractor for the St Louis Region.

 

How do you cut the Man-Hours needed to hang drywall on the Ceiling of a Building?

A simple drywall hoist or lift will make hanging drywall on the ceiling a breeze.  Let the hoist do the work instead of your Arms and Head! 

Installing the Last Sheet of Drywall on the Front Room Ceiling

 After the Drywall is Installed now its time to mud and tape the joints for a smooth finish.  I generally use: either paper or sticky tape with 2-4 layers of sheet rock mudd.  Lightly sanding the areas after 3rd and 4th layer.  Don't forget after priming the new drywall with "New Drywall Primer" -Fill in any voids or missed spots for a truely uniform finish.

Drywall Installed Good Start on the Mudd and Tape!

2nd Layer of Sheet Rock Mudd

Part 1: History

Part 2: Stone Foundation Repair

Part 3: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 1

Part 4: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 2

Part 5: What were they thinking?

Part 6: Paint Pro Tip #35

Part 7: Repairing Water Damage-Exterior Wall

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization

Part 9: See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes

Part 10: Interior Framing-Plumbing-Laundry Room

Part 11: Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project

Part 12: Water Main Repair- Benton Rehab

Part 13: Benton Rehab Project Drywall Installation and Tip: Number 1172

Part 14: Custom Flooring Patch Hardwood Floor Repair-Benton Rehab

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