St Louis Condo Upgrades

Scotty was called in to finish a job after another contractor dropped the ball on this St Louis Condo Project.

Project List and a short video of work done

• 2 - Switch Operated Ceiling Fans with Decorative Medallions
• 1 - 36 in Pocket Door Kit  Laundry Room
• 2 - 3 Way Hall Lighted Light Switches [Power In at Light]
• 2 - Hallway Lights
• 1 - Laundry Room Switch and Light
• 1 - Condo Door Intercom
• 1 - Hardwired Smoke Detector

Scotty to the rescue: Picking up the ball after a shady contractor left the Client with unfinished project. Pocket Door Install in Laundry Room, 3 way lighted light switch hallway install, 2 switch operated ceiling fan installs with Decorative Medallion,  Intercom System, Laundry Room Switch, next on the list for the  St Louis Condo Owner is new kitchen sink and faucet.

3 Way Switch Power In at Light Diagram

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Modern and Upscale Architectural Staircase Build

Contract Labor Project

 Building Custom Modern Staircases is a small part of a Green Build Renovation Project located in Downtown StLouis Missouri

I consider the design Modern because of the decorative metal spindles and the twist do-dads add flair and upscale feel.  The Dark Stained Oak Wood used in the Treads, Risers, Handrails, and Landings provides this Modern and Upscale architectural design.

Modern and Upscale Architectural Staircase Design

See Alignment Tip- Time and Labor saving tips by Scotty 

used in Building these Custom Modern Stairs.  I snapped a

 few photos to help you build your own custom stairs and for 

an example of how the construction tip was used in the

 example. 

CUSTOM STAIR BUILD TIP METAL BALUSTERS #89764 BY SCOTTY

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Tuckpointing Stage2 Benton Project Warehouse Walls

Tuckpointing- Its not as glamorous as the carpentry aspects of my profession. But it is just as important and since St Louis has so many brick buildings it is a must have skill!

The above photo shows the mortar joints grinded out 1/2in or more deep. This will allow the new mortar pointed into the joints to fully adhere to the brick and give the Masonry Wall another 100+ years of Life!

Read More on the Benton Rehab Stage 2 Construction Project:

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  My Earth Day Celebration-Benton Rehab Project

  Benton Project Stage 2 Dismantling Roof Demolition

• Benton Roof Project Daily Report
  

  Benton Rehab Tree Root Experiment and Damage Update

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Scotts Contracting-St Louis Renewable Energy Services

• Scotts Contracting St Louis Renewable Energy Home Office Location South Side St Louis

Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy offers the Following Services for Home and Business 

Specializing in Green, Eco-Friendly, and Sustainable Building Projects with
Energy Reducing Resources and On-Site Solar PV Clean Energy Systems
for the St Louis Region

Scotts Contracting has a crew of skilled craftsman that are available and willing to handle your building projects whether its a bath or kitchen remodel, major rehab for an investment property, or the basic home repair project. 

You will find the Services at Scotts Contracting are: Affordable Punctual Experienced

Building Improvements Job Site Photos of many of the projects that Scotts Contracting has been a part of. Remodel Rehab Services are available for the St Louis Region Investment Property Rehab-Protect your bottom line with proven Design Build techniques that will translate into greater Tenant satisfaction Repair Services-Scotts Contracting realizes that sometimes the cost to build new are not in the budget and can fix and repair many of the Issues that are needed for the home. Interior Carpentry-This is the first step in building a functional space that is both pleasing and  CAD Designs for every project Increasing Curb Appeal Energy Conservation St Louis Brick Home Front Porch CAD Designs additional CAD Front Porch Designs for determining the best fit for Increasing the Curb appeal while providing a functional space. CAD Deck Design-Simple CAD drawing of Deck with Pergola and hot tub. Porch Footing and Pier CAD Designs Interior and Exterior Energy Efficient Carpentry-Examples of how to add Energy Efficiency into the Build of any project Kitchen and Bath Kitchen  and Bath Remodels that meet your Budgeting Concerns Kitchen Project Photos-Photos was taken from a kitchen remodel in the South Hampton Region- Coffered Ceiling, Plumbing Stack, Garbage Disposal, New Sink-Cabinets-LED lighting-Counter Top, Accent and Under the Counter Accent Lights Weatherization and Energy Conservation Wall R Values for various carpentry framing techniques Air Sealing Ceilings Lights Ceiling Fans Fire Proof Electrical Ceiling Junction Box Attics and Attic Insulation Vapor Barriers and the importance of the Building Benton Project-Green Build Techniques incorporated into the project Energy Rating Missouri Home Energy Efficiency Stats Insulation for your Home Insulation Saves Money Insulated Roof Walls and Floors Spray Foam Insulation Insulation that Works Spray Foam Tuckpointing Interior Tuckpointing-If you can see loose mortar, falling bricks, or daylight through the bricks its time for Tuckpointing Decorative Tuckpointing- Using Soulard Red Mortar Mix Exterior Tuckpointing on an Investment Property is S StLouis Home Foundations Stone or Rock Foundation Repair-Typical St Louis Style Home using Pro-Mix Mortar Rock Foundation With Waterproofing Added and Mold Remediation Repair Guide Exterior Finishes Siding Project Photos from projects located on the Hill in St Louis Stucco Repair from water damage on Interior Wall Masonry Concrete with Decorative Concrete Finishes Repair Instead of Replace- repairing concrete steps instead of replacing-Job Notes, Suggestions, with Hints Decorative Concrete- Stain plus Waterproofing on a pool Eco-Friendly Driveways Drywall Installation and Finishing Benton Project- See how we brought the Old Western-Old South St Louis Decor and Feel into a Modern Day Apartment Law Office Project-As well as installing French Doors with Dual Action Saloon Door Hinges, we also remodeled the Reception Area as well as the addition of 2 new offices-Network Closet-Small Kitchen for the Staff- as well as an Energy Efficient Point of Demand Water Heater! Flooring Options Wood Flooring Options using Green Build Techniques Ceramic Tile Installation Photos Carpet Installation that uses eco-friendly materials

Water Main Repair-Benton Rehab

If your Water Main is leaking it can cost you Thousands of Dollars over the year.

Safety First-when there are open holes in a sidewalk

A leaking water main can cost a building owner thousands in water bills in St Louis and can cause damage to the Rock Foundation Walls and Footings- which will also cause damage to the buildings Structure.  See Previous Posts on the Benton Project where we repaired the Rock Foundation Wall (where some but not all of the damage was from the Leaking Water Main).  Mr Dale Or of Master Plumber StL speculated that the Water Main had been leaking for 8 years prior to the repair. Note: a water leak left un-repaired is a major cause of a Building Settling over time and distorting the Integrity of the Buildings Structure.

Water Man Repair was completed by Master Plumbers St Louis

The above photos are of the Water Main Repair of the Benton Rehab Project.  The Water Main Repair was done by: Master Plumber St Louis {Although I did help dig the pit}

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See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes

~Improving the Curb Appeal~

~Paint Pro Tip # 36~

Benton Rehab Project-

See the Difference a few Gallons of Exterior Grade White Paint can do!

-Before Painting Benton Project-
Scotts Contracting, St Louis MO Nov 2012

Front View before painting Benton Project
Scotty-Scotts Contracting

After Photo: What a difference a few Gallons of Good Quality Exterior Grade White Paint will do to increase the Curb Appeal- Benton Project- Scotts Contracting-St Louis Renewable Energy

See More of the  

Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

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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Repairing Water Damge-Exterior Wall-Benton Project

Our Safety was the first thing in order on this stage of the project.

We ensured this by utilizing the Temporary Support Posts seen in the photo below.   Because the water damage to the: 2x6 Wall Framing, Sheeting; was so severe we used 5 Temporary Support Posts in a 6ft Square Area.  One post held up the Buildings Roof and Overhang; while the remaining were used to hold up the 2nd Floor Floor Joists.

1. Add Support Posts 5 Total
2. Carefully Remove Water Damaged Lumber
3. Dig 2 Piers
4. Set Sono Tube and Rebar
5. Fill with Concrete
6. Allow to Cure
7. Fix the 1st Floor Floor Joists and Attach to the New Band Board with Joist Hangers
8. Build the 2x6 Exterior Wall
9. Repair the water damaged floor boards
10. Add Exterior Sheeting 
11. See Upcoming Blog Post on 2nd Floor Framing and Adding Support Beam

In the Photo Below-

What were they thinking? See the Blog Posting by Clicking here.

Exposing the Water Damaged Wood Prior to Repair

Good View of the Support Posts used to Stabilize the 2nd Floor and Roof

Directly above the Ladder in the Photo below- notice that there isn't a Support Beam under the 3rd Floor Floor Joists.[Cantilevered Floor Joists]   Granted the Building had stood for 100+years.  But we decided to add a Decorative Beam across the Entire Rear of the Building.  See Future Blog Posting: Framing the Second Floor.

1st Floor Wall Framed and Sheeted onto the Second Floor. 

See More of the  

Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

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

Thank you for stopping by St Louis Renewable Energy. Feel free to comment in the section below or contact Scotty for any Home Improvement Projects or Energy Reducing Needs and Scotty, Scotts Contracting will respond ASAP. Company Web Address: http://www.stlouisrenewableenergy.com

Paint Pro Tip #35

by Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy

*As seen in the following photo: Use an Old T-Shirt to cover the Tank on a toilette bowl before painting for easy clean up. See the Benton Rehab Green Blog Series at:http://stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com/2012/10/series-green-blog-posts-covering.html 

Paint Pro Tip #35 by Scotty, Scotts Contracting-St Louis Renewable Energy

* * * I recommend to remove the Tank Lid before placing the T-Shirt around the Tank before painting.  This will alleviate the possibility of breaking an expensive Tank Lid when removing the T-Shirt after painting.

Send your construction tips to scotts contracting and I will gladly post them on this Green Blog.  Build a Green St Louis, Scotty



This Tip was used in the Benton Rehab Project- Total Rehab of a 4 Family Building see the Blog Series via Google + or at http://stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com

See More of the  

Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

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

Thank you for stopping by St Louis Renewable Energy. Feel free to comment in the section below or contact Scotty for any Home Improvement Projects or Energy Reducing Needs and Scotty, Scotts Contracting will respond ASAP. Company Web Address: http://www.stlouisrenewableenergy.com

Tuckpointing the Attic Walls-Brick Home Rehab Project

As you can see in the following photo you can see daylight through the Brick Wall.  This generally is your first clue that if you do not fix the problem soon-there will soon be structural damage to the Masonry Building. In this article for the Benton Rehab Series I am going to share:

Attic Tuck-pointing Pictures and Information about what to do when the Bricks have completely deteriorated.

Attic Tuck-pointing Pictures and Information about what to do when the Bricks have completely deteriorated.

As with most of the Older Brick Homes in the St Louis Region.  The Brick Walls in this home are three courses thick.  In this particular area 1 to 1 1/2 of the brick courses had completely deteriorated.  Without relaying the entire brick wall the only way to fix this problem is to fill the missing brick up with mortar and trowel smooth.

In the following photo you can see how I completely sealed the damaged bricks in this area.

Brick wall is ready for another 100 yrs of Service!!!

 When filling large areas in; such as in this photo.  Apply the Tuckpoint Mortar in 1 to 2 in lifts.  Pre moisten area with Hudson Sprayer to allow adequate time for the Mortar to cure and reach its design strength.

See More of the  

Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

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

Thank you for stopping by St Louis Renewable Energy. Feel free to comment in the section below or contact Scotty for any Home Improvement Projects or Energy Reducing Needs and Scotty, Scotts Contracting will respond ASAP. Company Web Address: http://www.stlouisrenewableenergy.com

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