Comments for The Wiese Company Blog http://wiese.com/blog Remodeling information from a Massachusetts design build firm Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:02:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Wiese Home Page by Dan Kahn http://wiese.com/blog/?page_id=69&cpage=1#comment-465 Dan Kahn Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:02:24 +0000 http://wiese.com/blog/?page_id=69#comment-465 Ady Hirshland of Wellesley recommended you for roofing work. Contact me in the event that you're available to do a repair job now and discuss a larger job for the Spring. Dan Kahn 781-686-8546 Ady Hirshland of Wellesley recommended you for roofing work. Contact me in the event that you’re available to do a repair job now and discuss a larger job for the Spring.

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]]> Comment on Value Engineering in Today’s Design-Build by Ray http://wiese.com/blog/?p=184&cpage=1#comment-464 Ray Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:52:29 +0000 http://wiese.com/blog/?p=184#comment-464 Joaquin, I dont view water closets as trendy- they certainly require a little more real estate and are more likely to show up in higher end homes though. From a marketing view (I think you are the marketing guy right?) resale value may be important for your demographic -and new carpet may help in a re-sale situation in your market, but I think hardwood; regardless of how expensive a home is would be a better "value" long term for the air quality and lifecycle of the home. I beleive that investors think more about the short term return than someone remodeling to stay in your home. Joaquin, I dont view water closets as trendy- they certainly require a little more real estate and are more likely to show up in higher end homes though. From a marketing view (I think you are the marketing guy right?) resale value may be important for your demographic -and new carpet may help in a re-sale situation in your market, but I think hardwood; regardless of how expensive a home is would be a better “value” long term for the air quality and lifecycle of the home. I beleive that investors think more about the short term return than someone remodeling to stay in your home.

]]> Comment on The Trend for High Quality Over Quantity Continues by Ray http://wiese.com/blog/?p=180&cpage=1#comment-463 Ray Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:15:38 +0000 http://wiese.com/blog/?p=180#comment-463 Joaquin, as a remodelor- (I will leave the high end aspect to the beholder) I think that homes are shrinking for a number of reasons- energy conservation among them. Reducing carbon footprint is a slogan that we dont use, because our clients are typically not worried about conveying social conciousness, they are willing to make changes that will reduce their energy consumption and impact. As designers and builders, our community is the best first line available to educate the public on available products and help our clents navigate the items that have a return on the fuel bill and environment. In New England, Bamboo is not widely used as it may be in the northwest and locally grown and harvested Oak is still a green material not requiring shipping from asia. Joaquin, as a remodelor- (I will leave the high end aspect to the beholder) I think that homes are shrinking for a number of reasons- energy conservation among them. Reducing carbon footprint is a slogan that we dont use, because our clients are typically not worried about conveying social conciousness, they are willing to make changes that will reduce their energy consumption and impact. As designers and builders, our community is the best first line available to educate the public on available products and help our clents navigate the items that have a return on the fuel bill and environment. In New England, Bamboo is not widely used as it may be in the northwest and locally grown and harvested Oak is still a green material not requiring shipping from asia.

]]> Comment on The Trend for High Quality Over Quantity Continues by Joaquin Erazo, Jr. http://wiese.com/blog/?p=180&cpage=1#comment-462 Joaquin Erazo, Jr. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:11:37 +0000 http://wiese.com/blog/?p=180#comment-462 As a high-end remodeling company, aren’t you also finding that many customers are concerned with wanting to maintain a smaller carbon footprint while not sacrificing luxury? They may not want the space enlarged, but they do want it repurposed or renovated. Within that space, they want convenience, function, and aesthetics. Many beautiful recycled or sustainable materials, such as glass tile or bamboo cabinets, convey a sense of social consciousness and high style, yet are far from the least expensive alternative. As a high-end remodeling company, aren’t you also finding that many customers are concerned with wanting to maintain a smaller carbon footprint while not sacrificing luxury? They may not want the space enlarged, but they do want it repurposed or renovated. Within that space, they want convenience, function, and aesthetics. Many beautiful recycled or sustainable materials, such as glass tile or bamboo cabinets, convey a sense of social consciousness and high style, yet are far from the least expensive alternative.

]]> Comment on Value Engineering in Today’s Design-Build by Joaquin Erazo, Jr. http://wiese.com/blog/?p=184&cpage=1#comment-461 Joaquin Erazo, Jr. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:10:01 +0000 http://wiese.com/blog/?p=184#comment-461 Your blog offers an interesting approach that shows the value of having a remodeling company weigh in on design and engineering aspects of the plan. Another thing that should be on the table is how long the client plans to stay in the house. Some upgrades, such as the separate toilet compartment may increase the saleability of the home, since this is hot trend right now - but may not add to price. Others, like the roof, might be recouped in the selling price, especially when combined with energy savings. The hardwood – carpeting issue might depend on the price range of the house; an owner preparing to sell a less expensive home might not want to advance the extra. Your blog offers an interesting approach that shows the value of having a remodeling company weigh in on design and engineering aspects of the plan. Another thing that should be on the table is how long the client plans to stay in the house. Some upgrades, such as the separate toilet compartment may increase the saleability of the home, since this is hot trend right now – but may not add to price. Others, like the roof, might be recouped in the selling price, especially when combined with energy savings. The hardwood – carpeting issue might depend on the price range of the house; an owner preparing to sell a less expensive home might not want to advance the extra.

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