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A big advantage to today's economy is you can gind good deals!  Deciding what is truly a good deal and what is to good to be true is the homework you need to do when choosing a contactor for project.  You should look for a contractor that has been around for a long time and has a proven track record.  Be sure and get three quotes from companies that you have pre-qualified as reputable companies.  If the prices are close to each other you know that you have gotten a fair price for the work and that the contractor can perform the work and not run out of money.  We see a lot of estimates that are truly to good to be true and the client is excited thinking that they are going to save a lot of money.  They can sometimes find out that the contractor cannot finish the project and they are stuck with finding another company to step in and finish the work.  The cost of this makes the overall price much higher than the estimates that were fairly priced.  We know this from being the contractor that is hired to finish the project.  The cost of goods is going up and you want to be sure to work with a company that itemizes all of the costs so you understand what those costs are.  If the company you are working with does not want to itemize the costs look for a company that will.  Another tip is always work with a design build company that works with you to select all of the finishes so the true cost is shown in the contract.  You will have to so this and the best time to do it is in the planing stages.  This is the only way to know what the true cost is going to be.  If you are given allowances than you will find yourself spending more on the project than intialy thought and everyone will be frustrated.  You can read more on this at http://www.masterworksatlanta.com/html/?p=138 Thanks for reading! ...read more

MasterWorks Atlanta is proud to win more awards in Atlanta Ga. than most of its competitors. The NARI chapter in Atlanta (The National Association for the Remodeling Industry) recently held its COTY (Contractor of the Year Awards) awarding the winners of the competition held in Atlanta. It is highly competitive and is the coveted award for contractors! The COTY award recognizes the best in workmanship, quality and professional standards for remodeling contractors. MasterWorks Atlanta won 2 awards at the black tie banquet for the following categories: • Residential exterior project under $100,00 • Commercial Interior Specialty MasterWorks Atlanta did the design and build out on the projects was thrilled to be the recipient of the awards. To see the work go to http://www.masterworksatlanta.com ...read more

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As spring approaches you may be thinking about your outdoor living space.  The design team at MasterWorks Atlanta is giving you some things to consider for project.   This is part one of a two part blog for our readers.  The first thing to look at is what are your goals? If your deck boards are in bad shape and you have a wood handrail that needs some attention here are some considerations: The framing of the deck (the boards that support the floor decking) may be in good condition you have some easier options.  You could simply replace the deck boards with either pressure treated pine or with an alternative deck board such as trex http://www.trex.com  or a similar product.  The pressure treated lumber has the best price but will require more maintenance over time to keep it looking good.  The synthetic deck boards will require a lot less maintenance but will cost more.  The handrail can replaced in the same synthetic material as the deck boards or you could go back with wood for a price consideration.  This would be the basic deck makeover package. If you have a patio below your deck that you would like to make more useful you may be thinking about installing an under decking system that will capture the rain and create a dry patio below with this simple method.  The down side to this system is that you will typically need to replace this system when you replace the deck.  Another way to accomplish this and create a deck that will last as long as you are in the house is to replace the decking above with a waterproof membrane system that allows you to install either tile or natural stone tiles to the deck.  This creates a beautiful deck above that also gives you the dry space below that you want.  You can now finish the ceiling to be an attractive extension of your house.  You can do a coffered ceiling for examplehttp://www.masterworksatlanta.com/decks.php this is a great way to ensure that your deck will last as long as your house and look beautiful!  When you do this system the handrail will typically be a powder coated aluminum that will never rust, is very strong and comes in any style that wrought iron would come in.  One of the most asked questions is will my deck support tile?  The answer is if it was built to code yes!  You put tile on the floor in your house on the same framing and your deck is no different.  If you like to grill you incorporate your deck into any of these options.  You can add a built in grill that gives you some storage solutions.  You may be able to run a gas line to the grill and eliminate the need to replace your gas tanks!  You may want to put the grill somewhere in your new dry patio area below the deck so the weather does not affect you when you grill out.  To see options for grilling accesories go tohttp://www.bullbbq.com/ Part two coming soon! If you live in the Atlanta area and would like a free consultation on your deck contact us for a free consultation at 770-642-8000 Thanks for reading ...read more

We've just published a new edition of our newsletter! You can check it out on our website and get the latest information from M.S. Construction - Hardwood Flooring. Let us know what you think! Read It Now Here ...read more

M.S. Construction was reffered to this homeowner by a previous satisfied customer. The project had multiple parts: installation of new hardwood floors in the foyer, replacement of the long stairs leading into the sunken room and refinishing the existing floors and 13 steps. For the installation we used Select grade Red Oak flooring, to match the existing floors. Repairs were also done at all transitions to other types of flooring. The long steps were torn out and the framing was re-inforced. Then, we installed new subflooring for support for the new flooring that was to be installed on the stair treads. The entire floor and steps were then sanded and red mahogany oil based stain was applied. Then, three coats of Bona Water based floor finish were applied. Here are some before and after photos: Contac M.S. Construction for all your flooring needs. We will go the extra mile to exceed all you expectations. ...read more

This is an article we found onezinearticlesabout some of the advantages of having bamboo flooring installed in your home.While M.S.C mainly agrees with the ideas in this article, we would like to warn consumers about the multiple "good deals" found out there when it comes to buying your bamboo flooring. Bamboo is a plant, not a tree. It is very fast growing, taking only 5-7 years to reach full growth. For the purpose of financial gain, some manufacturers harvest bamboo earlier than that, greatly influencing the vital properties that make bamboo such a sought after product. By not allowing it to fully grow, they are marketing a product with lower density and structural strength. Not once have we seen a relatively new floor(1-3 years) that dents and scratches very easily, or presents cracks, peeling and splintering.Here is the article: It was well known that bamboos can produce endless products with the use of its natural parts. Nowadays, flooring manufacturing companies are making a lot of money with bamboo floors. So what are the advantages of using bamboo as your flooring material? And if you are interested in getting installing one at home, how can you choose the right flooring? Knowing the following facts could help you a lot in choosing: 1. When mentioning bamboo flooring, many are thinking that installing them would make their houses edgy and uneven due to the bamboo's canes that are often installed parallel with each other. However, technology made bamboo floors look and feel like your normal laminate or wood floorings. 2. Bamboos can fully grow within a much lesser time as opposed to other soft-wood providers. You don't have to worry about having to replace your flooring with new materials every so often. 3. Compared to other hardwood planks, bamboo flooring does not bloat or shrink, even after being exposed to too much moisture or high temperature. With this, many architects recommend using bamboo floorings for bathrooms or rooms with heat floorings. 4. Using bamboos as your floorings instead of some endangered species of lumber would help reduce environmental imbalance. Also, as what was mentioned earlier, bamboos grow quickly. Hence, using them as flooring would gradually decrease the rate of deforestation in forests and timberlands. During these days when everyone is trying to make a way to take care of our sick planet, bamboo floors should definitely be one of your choices when selecting your home's finishing. ...read more

Whether it is a huge calamity like a flood or a small inconvenience like a pipe burst, the part of the house that gets damaged first and most is the floor. Also, it's the repair of the floor that takes the most time and effort and creates the largest inconvenience. So how do you manage a situation like that? Well, there are always options. You could restore the floor by yourself or entrust the job to a professional floor restoration company. There are several websites and booklets that help you in repairing the floor. However, there are even more reasons why it's a better idea to let the professionals do the job. Here are a few of them: Better knowledge A professional floor restoration company invariably has a superior knowledge of the most effective ways to repair an old or damaged floor, whether it is made of wood, concrete, marble or granite. Floor restoration involves many factors like decontamination, dehumidification, and many more. With its wide experience and skilled workmen, a professional company is expected to bring the former glory back to your floors. Latest and quality techniques of restoration When there is a leak in the washing machine or a pipe, the water that comes out normally gets soaked in the minute cracks within the floors. Normally when you repair the floors yourself you might not find this stagnant water or might not know how to remove it. But a floor restoration company would have the suitable techniques and facilities to find this surplus water and remove it. Also, they would also know the correct and best equipment to do the job effectively. More Safety When water remains on the floor for an indefinite period, it leads to the growth of mould, fungus or bacteria. An expert would know how to remove this without contaminating the rest of the area and without creating any risk to the health of the people in the vicinity. Another very important reason why you should employ an experienced company to repair the floor of your building. Less hassle Needless to say, a professional floor restoration saves you a lot of hard work and money. You could avoid a lot of unnecessary dust and dirt and also save the money for hiring the necessary equipment to renovate the floor. As in other areas of household, in the care of floors also prevention is always better than cure. Keep the floor clean always. Get it checked by an expert once or twice a year, especially if your premises are prone to chemicals and water leaks. Even in the case of domestic environment, occasional checks are essential for a healthy living atmosphere.M.S. Constructioncan help you quickly and safely handle these sorts of situation.Thanks to our partnership withHiTech National Water Relief, we are able to assist you with all the clean-up, decontamination and restoration work. Our experience and professionalism will help you drastically minimize your losses and quickly get you back in business. ...read more

Atlanta Business Chronicle recently listed Masterworks in the top 20 remodeling companies in Atlanta for the 2nd year in a row making it one of the tougher leaner foward thinking companies proven to be a survivor!  MasterWorks has worked hard at making their kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling a more affordable item in these tough economic times.  ...read more

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