THE TRIAD GROUP'S HISTORICAL RENOVATION, SEMINOLE PARK, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

NEW WINDOWS INSTALLED!

This week the focus has been on windows.  As you can see the old windows were in a sad state of repair, not energy efficient nor impact resistant.  In addition several different styles of windows were added after the original house was built.  Regular Florida awnings as well as arch top, neither of which go with the early 20's traditional style of the house.  We have removed the old windows, and prepared the openings to accept the new impact resistant, energy efficient windows.  The new windows are much the same style as were used when the home was originally built.

OLD WINDOWS

OLD AWNING & ARCH TOP WINDOWS

As is often the case in remodeling, what you think exists doesn't so you have to be knowledgeable and flexible to be successful in this business.  When the windows were removed the existing condition was not as the engineer had perceived but with a little thought our GC, Mike Peters, was able to suggest some alternatives resulting in additional framing around the window openings but none the less an acceptable solution for the engineer.  Projects such as these require a high level of construction knowledge to be successful, Mike has been building since 1977 and has an engineering degree from Northwestern University so creative solutions to structural construction problems come naturally.

Once the openings were framed and wrapped the new windows were ordered and are now installed.  The new windows are insulated, low E, impact resistant aluminum products from PGT.  Architecturally they look much like the original windows.

NEW PGT ENERGY EFFICIENT, IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOWS INSTALLED

ALL OF THE NEW WINDOWS ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE ORIGINAL STYLE--NO MORE ARCH TOPS OR AWNINGS!

This is a challenging and exciting project.  The before and after will be dramatic.  We hope you will join us on this project, we will be updating the blog as the project progresses.

Triad Group is a state certified general contractor located in Fort Myers, Florida.  We have been building in Southwest Florida since 1981 and are family owned and operated.  

For more information please visit our website at  

triadgroupgc.com

  or give us a call at 

239-267-1212

OR

877-652-6114

THE TRIAD GROUP'S HISTORICAL RENOVATION, SEMINOLE PARK, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

Remember this blog post from January 18, 2013??  We completed this project the end of June, 2013.  This stately old home has now been restored to it's original splendor by The Triad Group.  The project took approximately 6 months to complete.  Stay tuned for a new blog post showing all of the after pictures.

The Triad Group has restored many old and historic homes and is ready to embark on it's new historic restoration located in the City of Ft. Myers on Gasparilla Drive.  Stay tuned for updates as we move forward.

The Triad Group has been awarded the contract for the historical renovation on this historic home located in Seminole Park, City of Fort Myers, Florida.  The home was originally built in 1924/1925 and ranked as one of the larger and more stately homes in Fort Myers.  The home has had several owners over the years including Dickie Smothers (of The Smothers Brothers) and his wife.  

This once stately and beautiful home fell into disrepair over the years.  The Triad Group Team is proud to be the contractor chosen to renovate this home and get it back to it's original grand state.  The owners  and their architect, Gerry Yurk, went through an extensive review process with the city's historical committee insuring that the outside elevations will represent what was originally constructed.  Windows, doors, and other architectural details were painstakingly reviewed and designed to reinstate the house to it's original design.

Some of the exterior work will include a new metal roof, impact resistant windows and doors of similar design to the originals.  The original front door will remain and be refurbished (this door is on a historical register of front doors in Ft. Myers).  All of the arch top windows that were added over the years will be removed and replaced with windows more in keeping with the original design.

The project will include extensive interior renovation as well, including reconfiguration of rooms to make the house function like a new modern home built in the 21st century, while still maintaining the character of the 1920's original design.

Master Bedroom and Bath as it currently exists

Kitchen as it currently exists

A new kitchen and totally renovated bathrooms will be part of the project.  A new Grand Stairway will also compliment the foyer.

This is a challenging and exciting project.  The before and after will be dramatic.  We hope you will join us on this project, we will be updating the blog as the project progresses.

The Triad Group is a state certified general contractor located in Fort Myers, Florida.  We have been building in Southwest Florida since 1981 and are family owned and operated.  

For more information please visit our website at  

triadgroupgc.com

  or give us a call at 

239-267-1212.