by levcobuild1dev | Feb 27, 2011 | Safe Practices
Reading Time: 2 minutesLevco Builders has a firm foundation in the safety world Joe is a Flight Paramedic and Diane is a former EMT. We as a company are always looking at our processes and procedures as well as our tools to ensure safety. Although all accidents cant...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Situation: Remodel an existing home on a hillside that had an awkward basement into a living space that can double as a separate apartment. Poor access prevented a bobcat from being able to be used. There was no simple way to get rid of...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 24, 2011 | Levco Builders Process, Maintenance
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring the Design Phase we knew that this home did not have the capacity for running the modern appliances so temporary fixes over the years especially in the kitchen, made for unsafe conditions. This was confirmed during the hard bid trade...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 10, 2011 | Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 2 minutesFraming in an older home is challenging to say the least. We study the existing conditions and make a plan of action based upon the new codes and structural knowledge of the materials that are available to us now. New metal connectors and straps...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 10, 2011 | Lead Safe Work Practices, Levco Green Remodeling
Reading Time: 2 minutesLead paint was located by pre-testing and during the demolition phase much of the stucco that had lead paint on it required removal. This was our first experience with stucco removal in a lead safe way. To accomplish this task we initially...
