Venetian Builders, Inc., strengthens old sunrooms, patio enclosures and screened enclosures that were built before the new Florida Building Code by designing custom upgrades and installing hurricane-strength bracing plates, framing members and corrosion-resistant fasteners.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) October 19, 2012

The standards in the new building code are intended to protect consumers from the ravaging effects of hurricane winds on patio and pool enclosures. Now owners of enclosures built before the state of Florida enacted the tougher standards can obtain many of the benefits that go into new hurricane-strength patio and pool enclosures.

Homeowners save thousands of dollars with a Venetian custom code upgrade, compared with building an entirely new patio enclosure. Venetian Builders craftsmen can fortify older aluminum framing to increase wind resistance before hurricanes hit. Code-focused upgrades become especially important to owners of enclosures and sunrooms in coastal communities such as Jupiter, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Pinecrest, Hollywood and others.

Among the improvements made to screened enclosures and other existing structures are stronger gusset plates and heavier or additional bracing that combine to increase rigidity. Venetian also uses corrosion-resistant fasteners. The effect of the improvements is to increase safety by transferring the force of high winds to the base of the enclosure, away from the framing.

Venetian designs upgrades to be attractive and to blend with the character of existing enclosures. Gusset plates and braces, for example, are custom-cut to fit; they never look tacked on. This is crucial in communities where homeowners associations may review designs before installation, as in Westin.

Venetian Builders can design custom upgrades for its own structures or those built by other companies.

Chris Noe, president of Venetian Builders, called the upgrades of a patio enclosure, pool enclosure or sunroom a savvy consumer choice. Upgrades provide an investment not just in your home but also in your peace of mind, he said. As South Floridas leading installer of patio and pool enclosures and sunrooms, Venetian Builders can use its deep experience to make upgrades as efficient and inexpensive as possible, he said.

Venetian Builders offers South Florida homeowners free estimates of costs and the time needed to upgrade outdoor living structures.

For more information on patio and screened enclosure code upgrades, contact Venetian Builders, 866-596-2427.

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Homes by Donahoo received all seven awards in the $1 Million and Up category for the BIA-Highland Lakes 2012 Parade Home Tour. The home also placed as Runner-Up for Best of Parade in the All Across the Hill Country tour showcasing 16 unique, fully-furnished and decorated custom homes in Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Granite Shoals and Burnet, starting on October 19.

Kingsland, TX (PRWEB) October 18, 2012

The stunning new custom home built by Homes by Donahoo at 1701 Legends Parkway in Kingsland, Texas, was voted Best Craftsmanship, Best Master Suite, Best Kitchen & Living, Best Interior Design, Best Outdoor Living, Best Architectural Elevation, and Best Unique Feature. Homes by Donahoo picked up the Best Craftsmanship award for the third straight year.

This years Parade Home Tour was a collaborative effort between the BIA-Highland Lakes Builders Association and the Hill Country Home Builders Association Kerrville and Fredericksburg. The Highland Lakes and the Hill Country homes were awarded separately within their own market.

Jerry and Barbara Donahoo, principals of Homes by Donahoo, have built fine custom homes throughout the Highland Lakes and Horseshoe Bay area for more than 30 years, receiving numerous awards for their attention to detail and building excellence. Among their masterpieces are five other homes in the exceptional Legends on Lake LBJ community.

The Donahoos attribute much of their reputation for quality to the fine team of subcontractors and vendors they have assembled through the years.

Their latest endeavor is a sprawling 5,000-plus-square-foot waterfront home located in the prestigious Legends on Lake LBJ community. With its luxurious pool, artists studio and separate bunk house, the home acts as a water recreation compound for a family with a variety of tastes.

The bunk house, perhaps the most fun room in the home, contains eight built-in bunk beds for the owners grandchildren, and doubles as a man cave with its big-screen TV, bar and kitchen. Also notable are its great unobstructed views of the pool and lake.

In the main house, youll find a kitchen that would make even the best chefs envious, with features that include two granite-topped islands, a Butlers pantry, a recessed ceiling with Fir cross beams and a Wolf professional range. The dining room, equally impressive, contains an attached wine snug and beverage cooler, nestled amongst the room's stunning custom cabinetry.

Acting as the focal point of the living room is a towering 20-foot Limestone rock fireplace, while off to the side, 16-foot double sliding doors lead to a sprawling outdoor patio. A large outdoor kitchen overlooks the pool and a wide stairway leads the way to a custom boat dock with three bays for boats and personal watercraft. But perhaps the most intriguing aspect of this outdoor vista is the gorgeous Limestone fire pit by the water perfect for conversation and relaxing when the sun goes down.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Grand View Builders, the Houston-based custom homebuilding company, earned the top honor of Houstons Best Custom Home Elevation Under $400,000 for their Stewarts Forest model at the prestigious Greater Houston Builders Associations 2012 Houstons Best PRISM Awards at the Hilton Americas Houston on October 6. This is the first PRISM Award that Grand View Builders has received.

The company was also a finalist for Houstons Best Custom Home Design Under $400,000 for the same Stewarts Forest model. The Stewarts Forest community features floorplans with impressive interior features, energy saving features and distinctive exterior features.

"I am very proud of the Grand View Builders team for their innovation and dedication to proving we are one of the best residential homebuilders in Houston," Grand View Builders President Marc Jungers said. "We are very excitedto win our first PRISM award and are confident that Grand View Builders will continue to be a leader in our industry and set the standard for design and construction."

The PRISM Awards is an annual event that honors and supports companies in the Houston homebuilding industry and distinguishes excellence with awards. The Greater Houston Builders Association has been commemorating local homebuilders for more than 30 years and the PRISM award represents the highest caliber in homebuilding. The 2012 awards ceremony was held at Hilton Americas Houston and took the theme of Unveiling the Masquerade.

About Grand View Builders

Grand View Builders was established in 2009 to offer affordable homes with appealing exterior architectural style and interior beauty with a range of floor plans to match any lifestyle. Known for impeccable quality, attention to detail and unmatched dedication to every project, Grand View Builders offers their customers an opportunity to achieve the American dream owning their own home.

For more information on Grand View Builders, please contact Mary Paolantonio at 713-225-0880 or pr@gvbtx.com.

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