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Myers Constructs is in the new issue of Philly Row Home magazine

January 28, 2011 by Webmistress

Check out the full-size pdf of the article here.

And on the Subject of Our Heat Wave Newsletter…

November 14, 2012July 14, 2010 by Webmistress

Let’s not forget that PECO’s rate caps will expire this December. And, says GridPhilly.com, PGW is negotiating for a 10 percent rate hike. In short, staying cool (or warm, come winter), isn’t going to be getting any cheaper. Improving your home’s energy efficiency is “the way forward,” as the saying goes.

We’re an EPA Certified Lead Safe Remodeler

May 13, 2010 by Webmistress

Looking for a remodeler? Make sure you see one of these:

This one’s ours.

Myers Constructs to Receive Grand Jury Award in Renovation From The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

May 7, 2010 by Webmistress

On Wednesday, May 12, Myers Constructs will receive a Grand Jury Award from The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia for a major renovation and repair project at The Fleisher Art Memorial, one of the nation’s first community-based art centers located on Catherine Street in South Philadelphia. Our company will receive this award at the 17th annual Preservation Achievement Awards Luncheon at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. This luncheon is an annual celebration of the individuals, organizations, businesses and projects that exemplify outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation throughout the region. It represents the largest gathering of preservationists in the region and is always held during the month of May, which is designated as “Preservation Month.”

The Fleisher restoration project entailed repairing and replacing 83 wooden windows – most of which were nearly a century old – with the goals of maintaining the historical integrity of the buildings, achieving energy efficiencies, and providing a safer and more secure environment for the 17,000 people who visit the institution throughout the year.

For complete details on this project, see our October 2, 2009 press release.

New Video — How to Repair a Slate Roof

March 30, 2010March 30, 2010 by Webmistress

Click the Video Gallery link over on the upper right side to see the next how-to video involving Tamara Myers. The topic is how to repair a slate roof.

All Eyes on New Lead Safety Laws

March 10, 2010 by Webmistress

Most people are aware that exposure to lead is a bad thing. What you may not know is it’s a neurotoxin, and even a small amount present in your home can affect your family – especially small children – and contractors (like us!) who do renovations and repairs. Even family pets are at risk.

The risk of lead poisoning is especially high for those living and working in older homes and buildings. That’s why new regulations from the EPA that go into effect in April 2010 will require all contractors of any trade that disturb more than six square feet of painted surface in any building built before 1978 to be certified in lead-safety procedures. That means they must attend EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) class – which our team just completed. In a nutshell, RRP standards have to do with containment of construction dust that may contain lead, and post-construction clean up by the contractor.

You can learn the specifics about the new laws and contractor requirements from the EPA pamphlet titled Renovate Right.

Our Incentive Program Remains in Effect Through March 30th.

March 2, 2010March 2, 2010 by Webmistress

First introduced last Fall, we’re extending our incentive program: book a home-improvement project now, worth at least $12,000, and we’ll give you eight hours of complimentary (design or construction) labor. It’s a limited-time offer, so act now. Contact us for details.