Redwood as a Building Material for Your Home
If you are considering building or replacing a deck, there is not a better choice than redwood. It is lighter than plastic composite and tropical hardwoods; it can be cut and drilled with regular woodworking blades and bits. Redwood is one of the strongest natural...
Talmadge Construction Project Featured in NAPHN Home Tour
Eco-Efficient Home Building Conference Concludes with Santa Cruz Home Tour On October 8th, the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) along with Passive House California hosted a tour of passive houses in Santa Cruz County, called the NAPHN17 home tour. The...
Design Tips for Small Kitchens
Santa Cruz is famous for quaint houses with small kitchens. Sure, the original designs trigger a sense of nostalgia, but they don’t necessarily function well in today’s age of appliances and gadgets. Remodeling a small kitchen can be a real catch 22 for some home...
Waterproof Deck Design & Construction
Many decks and patios in Santa Cruz County are constructed over outdoor living spaces. A waterproof construction on these decks helps to protect the living space from excessive water during the rainy months. We construct waterproof decks using a sophisticated pedestal...