The Great Recession . . . Update!

The Great Recession . . . Update!

The past 4 years have really changed business direction in several industries. The design/construction industry got hit the hardest!

We cut overhead, laid off employees and leased out the building at 1440 Flower Street, Glendale, CA and moved the architectural studio to 6930 Apperson Street, Tujunga (L.A.), CA. Same phone, fax numbers, same e-mail. My son, Trevor, went back with his original commercial contractor as head superintendant.
“EstimateConstrucitonCostFirst.com” was developed and launched as a free service for anyone planning or thinking of remodeling or new construction. It’s within 5% accuracy without plans. So use it to your advantage.
Creativity in Living, Inc. is now offering commercial green applications to residential designs like fresh air economizer A/C systems, true-level floating top decks, and upgrade prevention VS cure construction design.
Today, jobs in progress include two custom design hillside homes in Studio City, a 3-story commercial, retail and parking garage in Burbank, a 3,000 sq. ft.  addition and remodel in Beverly Hills and 3 remodels in Los Angeles.
Our new business direction is aimed at energy efficient green architectural design, upfront cost estimating and construction management for select clients.

Welcome Back,

Bert Notch

KNOWLEDGE SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY!

KNOWLEDGE SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY!

Creativity in Living, Inc. (dba Top Notch) is a one source company for all your design and construction needsconstruction needs. Construction services are costly so Bert Notch, as your design agent has developed a company that eliminates most overriding service cost by outsourcing any extra help that may be necessary and by associating with state licensed structural engineers, architects, title 24 energy services, geologist, surveyors and arborists, etc.

Outsourcing for projects saves approximately 50% less than the conventional way of performing the same services all passed on to you! Plus, you receive faster service and have only one person to deal with. No finger pointing by the architect, engineer, interior designer or builder.

Cut the chase. Cut the confusion. Cut the sales pitches!!!

Plus, exclusive full service detailed cost analysis (up front) of your home improvement needs. Preliminary conceptual drawings are created and priced out before you spend money on architectural and engineered plans, only to find out that construction cost are double what you budgeted for. Checkout your project by using the website, www.EstimateConstructionCostFirst.com for free!

EXOTIC ROOFING METALS

EXOTIC ROOFING METALS

• US steel has developed a dense oxide that results in a rustic finish when exposed to the atmosphere. Ideal for the old world chrome.
• Copper craft has a collection of finals, spires and dormers available in tin-coated copper, prepating copper, mill finish aluminum and stainless steel.
• Custom-built metals provide a 16 oz. solid copper shingle in interlocking panels, a rich beauty on any home.
• Bridger steel has a rustic-aged roofing product with a standing seam offered in over 40 different colors. For these and other metal products, go to www.metalroofingmagazine.com.

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NEW GREEN PRODUCTS

NEW GREEN PRODUCTS

• ·Vinotemp Company has introduced a cooling device with a capacity of up to 1.500 C.F. called WINE-MATE #WM-6500DS. As self contained unit that can be installed thru the wall or a remote unit and requires no refrigeration specialist, (800) 777-8466.
• · Mr. Bamboo offers a 100% strand-woven floating bamboo flooring with interlocking feature. Available in 2, 4 & 6 ft. lengths and natural or caramel color, (888) 672-2628.
• · Reduce the heat gain on your roof by 15 degrees with the “Cool Roof Solaris Shingles” by Certain Teed. Available in five hue colors, (800) 233-8990.
• · Roseburg offers green wood products made without urea formaldehyde and are FSC certified the “Sky Blend” line comes in veneer, particle board and hardwood panels. Vesta and Timber products company also offer MDF, veneer and hardwood products free of urea formaldehyde approved by CARB (California Air Resource Board).
• · Save 39% over the R-value of regular siding with the cedar board insulated by Certain Teed, (800) 233-8990.
• · Eco Batt Insulation has organic material that gives up to 70% less energy-intensive penetration than traditional insulation by Knauf, (800)825-4434.
• · MOEN features a line of water saving fixtures. Model #6306 shower head has a flow rate of 1.75 GPM but with the same spraying force as regular head. Chrome or oil rubbed bronze, (800)465-6130.

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