NARI Knoxville Seminar Schedule

Knoxville Fall Remodeling & Log Home Show
Sept. 5, 6, 7

NARI Knoxville will be hosting a series of seminars during this exciting 3 day remodeling show.

Here is the schedule of Seminars.

REDBUD Construction Services will be leading the “How to Choose a Remodeling Professional” seminar 11am-12pm on Saturday September 6th and partaking in the “Q and A Session” at 4pm.

Come by the NARI Knoxville booth and meet the professionals that will be constructing your next project.

Event Info
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville TN
Adults $5.75
Seniors [[62+] $4.75
Kids [6-12] $375

For more information call
865-622-7686

Water Heater: Tank or Tankless?

This article, posted on the NKBA website, summarizes the differences between the standard tank and tankless water heaters.  The article is authored by the folks at Rheem.  In the article, Rheem is unveiling a new website “to provide straight talk on tankless vs. tank water heaters, aimed at helping construction professionals advise their customers which system is best for different circumstances.”

Also from the article:

Rheem summarizes some of the differences:

* Product Cost: Tank water heaters typically range in cost from $350 to $550, while tankless water heaters are roughly double that amount.
* Operating Cost: Average annual operating costs for tank water heaters are in the $230 to $285 range. Average annual operating costs for tankless water heaters are about half of that, at $165 to $170.
* Installation Cost: In new construction, installing any type of water heater includes running fuel lines or electrical connections and allowing for adequate venting, so there is little difference in costs between a tankless water and a tank water heater. In remodeling, however, it will cost more to replace a tank water heater with a tankless unit. Installed costs to replace a tank water heater with a tankless unit are typically between $1,200 and $3,000, compared with a range of $500 to $800 to replace a tank with another tank.
* Size: Tank water heaters are typically four to six feet in height, and up to two and a half feet in diameter. Because of their size, tank water heaters are usually located in the garage or basement, which sometimes places the hot water far from the point of use. Tankless water heaters, about the size of a medicine cabinet, can be wall-mounted indoors or even outdoors.
* Experience: Tankless water heaters never run out of hot water. A properly sized unit allows for use of multiple fixtures and appliances at the same time. Tankless is especially ideal for luxury spa bathrooms, where one large whirlpool tub can empty a 40-gallon tank-type water heater before the tub is even filled.

While the site is open for all, including homeowners, Rheem offers a white paper and bi-monthly newsletter that is strictly limited to professionals. For more information, visit www.smarterhotwater.com.

Is a tankless water heater right for your project?  Contact REDBUD CONSTRCUTION SERVICES at 865.250.9172 and we would be happy to discuss the possibilities for your project.

NARI Knoxville Fall Home Show Scheduled Events

Knoxville Fall Remodeling & Log Home Show
Sept. 5, 6, 7

NARI Knoxville will be hosting a series of seminars during this exciting 3 day remodeling show

Saturday, September 6
11:00 How To Choose A Professional Remodeler
12:00 N Green Remodeling 101
1:30 Remodeling As Your Needs Change With Age
2:30 What To Prepare For When Remodeling
4:00 Sustainability In Concrete
5:00 Consumers Question The Remodelers – A Q&A Session (Shawn Van Dyke with REDBUD Construction Services will be participating in this seminar.)

Sunday
12:00 How To Choose Floor Covers
1:00 Energy Efficient Appliances
2:30 How To Choose A Professional Remodeler

Event Info
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville TN
Adults $5.75
Seniors [[62+] $4.75
Kids [6-12] $375

For more information call
865-622-7686

Be Your Own Contractor – Read This First

[This post originally appeared on the Redbud Construction Services Construction Managment blog...]

You may have a garage full of tools, a truck with empty Mt. Dew bottles in the bed, and your Saturday afternoon free for This Old House, but, a General Contractor, these do not make.

Everybody says that you can save money by being your own General Contractor, but what no one says is how much time it will take out of your normal daily life and the value of that time. Yes, you may save money, but like any complicated process, it may not be worth it.

You may want to consider the following items before embarking on this new adventure: Continue Reading…

Tips on Kitchen Lighting Design

How to Properly Illuminate the Kitchen:

Pendants are often used in addition to recessed and under cabinet lighting to add character and ambience to a kitchen. The recent trend toward open floor plans has also pushed the mini pendant into prominence since they leave more open space than traditional island fixtures.

1. High style pendants provide functional task lighting for kitchen work spaces. They do double duty as a designer look and a practical necessity.
2. The ideal hanging height for a pendant varies with the environment and the height of the home owners but make sure to position the pendants low enough to avoid glare.
3. Add a dimmer switch to increase the versatility of the pendant lights. They can provide either task or mood lighting.
4. Top designer brands that offer kitchen pendants are Tech Lighting, Murray Feiss, and Kichler.
5. Maintain design continuity by matching pendant finishes with the kitchen hardware and other surface materials.

Call REDBUD Construction Services and speak with our designers about how to incorporate these lighting ideas into your project…865-250-9172.