Professional Contractor
The following links are to businesses of North East Iowa who excel in Residential Construction. MIDWEST Drafting & Design has either worked with these businesses on successful projects, or has personally verified numerous references on them and hence, highly recommends everyone listed here.
If you choose to use one of these businesses on your next project, I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on the quality of the service or product you received. Please e-mail me at ssaltou@mchsi.com.
C&S Fine Woodworks, LLC
Furniture, cabinets, counter tops, moldings, finish carpentry, and doors
Chad and Sharon Bordwell
119 2nd Avenue S.E. Cresco, Iowa 52136
Phone: 563/547-5400 Fax: 563/547-5212
Northeast Iowa Contractors Supply
Jeff Fowlkes Manager
2339 172 Ave Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563/382-9663
Decorah Electric
Paul Bruening
2400 Stone Hill Road Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563/382-9473
Kamm Excavating
1301 Hildreth Street Charles City, Iowa 50616
Phone: 641/228-7965
Insul-Tec, LLC
Spray foam insulation. Soy foam - Ag Foam
Enercept SIPS system www.enercept.com
Ed Hugel
1236 Gilmore Avenue Alta Vista, Iowa 50603
Cell: 641/220-4540 ehuegel@iowatelecom.net
Lumber Specialties - Roof and Truss Mfg.
Kurt Hemesath
1700 Beltline Road East Dyersville, Iowa 52040
Phone: 563/875-2858 Fax: 563/875-8326
Lumber Specialties
khemesath@lbrspec.com
Perry Novak Electric, Inc.
Russell Novak
2727 Locust Road Decorah, IA 52101 Phone
(563) 382-2179 Fax (563) 382-9877
Email: office@perrynovakelectric.com
Specializing in Commercial and Residential Electrical Installations, low voltage lighting designs, dimming systems, security and intercom systems and sound systems.
Wildrose Timberworks
Hand Crafted Timber Frame Construction
Decorah, Iowa Phone: 563/382-8500
Wildrose Timberworks
Gossling Woodworking LLC
Custom Cabinets, Furniture, and Millworks finished and unfinished
116 3rd Ave SW Waucoma Iowa 52171
Phone 563-776-4052
www.gosslingwoodworking.com
Midwest Drafting & Design has direct links to local professionals ranging from Structural Engineering to the latest in Home Automation.
If you have an area of expertise in Residential Construction and would like to be included on this site, please contact Shawn.
Homeowner References
Engineered Hardwood:
Design:
Architect Sarah Susanka has started a movement toward 'Qaulity over Quantity' and designing homes for the way we live today. She has written some fantastic books on the subject, and is my top pick for showing how quality Residential Design can transform your life.
Resources for the Concepts of Aging in Place and Universal Design
Construction Topics:
Doityourself.com - This is a very informative site, click on any of the links across the top of their home page for information on almost anything that is Residential.
Wirsbo.com - For Aquatic Radiant Floor Heating
Insulated Concrete Forms - Here you'll find information on Styrofoam basement wall forms called IFC's (Insulated Concrete Forms)
Jameshardie.com - Fiber Cement Siding. The real look of wood without the rot
Decra.com - Steel roofing information
Andersenwindows.com - Some quick tips on windows from Andersen Windows. Also, be sure to check out other important areas on their site under the 'learn' tab.
'Green' Building :
Home Automation:
Insulation:
Energy Efficiency:
Safety Concerns:
Radon.com - Radon Gas information
Propex.com - Volatile Organic Compounds
Being a DIY TV show junkie, I thoroughly enjoy the following links for their entertaining way of educating homeowners:
PowerhouseTV.com - A part of Alliant Energy with many useful tips for us folks in the Midwest.
Hometime.com - Based out of the Minneapolis area, this show hits close to home.
HGTV.com - As I'm sure you are aware, there are lots of great shows on this channel, but don't forget there is great information on their website too!!
Dannylipford.com - Star of 'Today's Homeowner', you'll see many how-to projects that you can do yourself.
If there is any subject matter regarding Residential Design and Construction that you would like more information on, please contact us.
