Talmadge Construction Blog
10 Of Our Favorite Pet Friendly Remodeling Ideas
If you own a pet, you might find that one of the biggest benefits of a remodel is adding design features that enable you to live more elegantly alongside your furry friends. A few examples include a built in dog gate, a hidden pet pantry, or a dog-wash shower....
“I’m So Glad I Did…”
At Talmadge Construction, we pride ourselves in producing really thoughtful designs. In the design process, we discuss with our clients at length about how they’re going to use their new space. Naturally, we provide a lot of recommendations about what they can include...
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...
Going Solar with Ron Goad of Solcon Solar
When we have a project that includes a solar power system, we turn to Ron Goad from Solcon Solar. He has been installing solar power systems in the Santa Cruz area for over 30 years, including projects at the Seacliff Inn and the O'Neill Sea Odyssey offices, among...
Choosing a Gas Fireplace – Featuring Woodstove & Sun
For homes in Santa Cruz County, a high-quality gas fireplace can offer a stylish and effective option for heating your home during the winter months. When our home remodeling projects include a new fireplace, we turn to Woodstove & Sun, a local Santa Cruz...
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...
The First New-Construction Passive House in Santa Cruz
The team at Talmadge recently completed the first ever new-construction certified passive house in Santa Cruz County. Tucked away in the mountains, this home takes advantage of the best technology in green construction. We asked Jeff Talmadge to give us some insight...
Eco Arbor Designs – Waterproof Rooftop Decks
Hey Jeff Talmadge … what’s the latest and greatest in the world of decking? "Our company builds and repairs many custom decks every year, especially waterproof decks over living spaces. A few years ago I was introduced to a new product that got me excited about...
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