103 Terrace Street is over 100 years old and is a historic, timber frame, brick building. It once served as a brewery storage and then became a restaurant Mississippi’s, and now stands as home to New England Design & Construction. It has been completely gutted and remodeled with much of its original character preserved. Exposed timber rafters and wood theme throughout give this building a spectacular and unique style. We welcome you to visit our new facility at any time!!nedb.jasonridesabike.comTO 103 TERRACE STREET IN BOSTON, MA!THE BIGMOVEIn This Issue:Weatherization TipsCurrent ProjectsGame of the MonthNew EnglandDesign Construction News&October 2010Have a Question? Ask the ProsIf you have a question about weatherization or any home improvement project feel free to email me cory@nedesignbuild.com.Is Your Home Ready for Winter?Windows and Doors.Replace broken and cracked glass. Caulk around windows where the frame meets the wall. Inspect flashing above windows to ensure water is flowing away from the house. Living Areas. Replace outlet covers on exterior walls with ones including a rubber gasket. You can find these at a major home supply store. Caulk where your exterior walls meet the floor. Larger gaps may need to be insulated first. Exterior. Inspect all incoming wires, cables, and water and gas lines. Insulate and use exterior caulk to plug holes. Caulk around the fireplace using flue caulk. Thermal image of home, red shows where most heat is lost.The average New England home loses energy at a rate equivalent to having a four by four foot hole in an exterior wall! With cold weather right around the corner, it is time to think about how well your home is conserving energy. Weatherizing your home now could save you 20-25% off this year’s heating costs. In an effort to help you save money, we have provided what we feel are the top 5 areas to protect you from those skyrocketing energy bills. Weatherization does not have to be expensive or time consuming. Read on and you’ll see how we’ve narrowed it down to the most important tasks.The Attic. Ensure insulation is at level or a bit above attic floor joists. Seal around roof vents, electrical openings, etc., using insulation and caulk. Be sure to insulate around the attic door as well.The Basement. Use caulk and insulation to seal around dryer vents, holes for electrical wire, windows and any cracks in the foundation wall. Also, plastic wrapping windows can provide further insulation.Framed to PerfectionThis 1950’s ranch is just too small for this couple in Billerica, MA. Their plan is to add a family room, master bedroom and deck. This would be done in conjunction with transforming the existing bedroom into a large master bath. Though a fairly simple design, we still wanted to be thorough and make sure we did it right. So, we drew up several different floor plans and examined pros and cons of each. Once the most functional floor plan was chosen and accepted by the homeowners, we went ahead and completed the design. These homeowners are extremely happy with the professionalism with which we designed this addition.They have gotten even happier as the construction has commenced and we are now three weeks ahead of schedule!Foundations, Framing and Insulation Oh My!In designing this 2700 square foot, 19thcentury farmhouse we needed to consider all factors. Primarily, maintaining the existing architectural style, creating a flowing floor plan, and ensuring it could all be built within the client’s budget.Our design team was able to do just that and now we are taking this design and remodeling the existing kitchen, bedrooms and master suite. A two-car garage is also being added to the home. The goal is to combine a contemporary look with a traditional feel.Foundation for garage additionFraming for new additionLaying the Groundwork“New England Design & Construction were consummate professionals throughout the project. They kept us informed on the project, maintained the schedule and addressed our concerns in a timely manner,” says David Weisman-proud owner of an upgraded kitchen and great room addition. David Supple, CEO and founder of New England Design & Construction, has been managing large-scale remodeling projects and focusing on quality, cost and schedule. “Managing these projects,” he states, “is certainly a challenge. Maintaining project schedules and delivering top quality results for large projects has tested my own logistical skills. We started putting in organizational systems at the beginning of the year for larger projects, and now it is really paying off. All three are on or ahead of schedule with exceptional quality. I can also tip my cap to Jed (our architect) for a thorough job designing and planning these projects.”Sound InsulationSound was certainly a large factor in designing this kitchen and master bath remodel for a multi-family residence in Boston, MA. Anyone who has lived in a multi-unit building knows how annoying tromping feet and loud noise from other occupants can be. Noting this as a concern, we researched many sound reduction options and decided to use open-cell foam technology to insulate floors and ceilings. This sound attenuating foam reduces sound between units and makes everyone’s life a bit more quiet and peaceful.Foam insulation will reduce sound between units.Once insulation is complete, we will carry through with the kitchen remodel and install high-grade contemporary cabinets, granite countertops and hardwood flooring. The master bathroom will likewise be remodeled with all new fixtures and finishes. We are excited to show you the completed project!“New England Design & Construction helped us create a plan that met our goals for the space -and our budget. This was not easy; we had tried unsuccessfully with other architects, but David and team were flexible, creative, and persistent, and the results are fantastic!V.B. Boston, MAC TESTIMONIALArchitecture TriviaWhich Architect Designed Boston’s World-Famous Emerald Necklace?Submit your answer to cory@nedesignbuild.comfor a chance towin a $25 Starbucks Gift Card!On behalf of the executives and staff at New England Design & Construction, thank you for making this our best summer yet! To keep things hot, fresh and tasty, we are offering DINNER FOR TWO at Award-Winning Restaurant GRILL 23 in Boston. Thank you again for a spectacular summer and we are looking forward to an even better fall!•5 Small Projects which Make Homes SELL.•Master Bath Makes A Statement•Cape Cod Home Designed!•Client Testimonials•And so much more!In The Next Issue