GCH Projects: E3 Ranch Project Update

Interior trim, doors, and windows stainwork by Speigel and Son of Steamboat Springs, CO. Faux paint finish by Shannon Barbour of Fort Scott, KS.

'Tis the Season - Chimney Cleaning

Cleaning a chimney is im­portant for the safety of your home and family. Prevent chimney fires and potential house fires, along with dangerous carbon monoxide leaks - hire a pro to inspect and clean before your first fire of the season.  Find a pro trained to diagnose and repair hazards along with maintenance, firebox and damper repair, and smoke chamber repair. Some sweeps also offer more complicated repairs such as flue repair and relining, crown repair, and rebuilding of masonry chimneys.

In the US, the two trade organizations that help to regulate the industry are the Chimney Safety Institute of America and The National Chimney Sweep Guild. Certification for chimney sweeps are issued by two organizations: Certified Chimney Professionals and The Chimney Safety Institute of America. Certification for chimney sweeps who reline chimneys are issued by Certified Chimney Professionals.

GCH Projects: E3 Ranch Project Update

Fire Extinguishers and Home Safety

To maximize home safety, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a fire extinguisher on every level of your home, and also in garages, kitchens and basements, and near exits. A fire extinguisher is most effective when the fire you are fighting is small and self-contained, when there is a clear exit behind you and when the extinguisher is used to create an exit path.

Fire extinguishers are Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) classed and rated based on the type and amount of firefighting agent inside and the types of fires the agent can put out. Firefighting agents are classed as A, B or C, and all fire extinguishers are available with some combination of the three agents. Fire extinguisher labels contain the information you need about class ratings, including icons identifying the types of fire the extinguisher will extinguish. 

Class A fire extinguishing agents are rated for fires involving ordinary household items such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics. The numerical rating on Class A extinguishers represents the extinguisher’s capacity in terms of an equivalent volume of water. For example, a 1-A extinguisher has the equivalent firefighting power of 1.25 gallons of water. A 4-A extinguisher has four times the power of a 1-A extinguisher, or the equivalent of 5 gallons of water.

Class B fire extinguishing agents are rated for fires involving flammable liquids such as kitchen grease, gasoline, oil, solvents and oil-based paint. Class B extinguishers are numerically rated based on the number of square feet of fire the material can put out. For example, a 10-B rating means the extinguisher can cover 10 square feet of fire.

Class C fire extinguishing agents are rated for fires involving energized electrical equipment, such as wiring, circuit breakers, machinery, electronics and appliances. Class C extinguishers don’t have a numerical rating.

GCH Projects: E3 Ranch: Patrick J Wood Construction

Pat, of Patrick J Wood Construction, has been instrumental in the E3 Ranch Project. PWC has worked on the framing; the setting of windows and doors; roofing, including all the metal work and will work on the exterior/interior trim. The workmanship of Pat and his team has been outstanding and they have been a pleasure to work with.

Contact info:
Patrick J Wood Construction  
620-224-7163  
1254 240th St, Fort Scott, KS 66701

GCH Projects: E3 Ranch: The Rock Yard Inc. + JB Stone and Masonry

To complete the mountain rustic style of the E3 Ranch project, GCH used a stone quarried in Tennessee. The Rock Yard Inc., of Atlanta, GA, is the supplier of the stone material. The stone mason for the project is JB Stone and Masonry.

For more information:
The Rock Yard, Inc.
770-534-4040
www.therockyardinc.com/

JB Stone and Masonry
678-450-4141 ‎

GCH Projects: E3 Ranch: Architectural Doors and Windows

Architectural Doors and Windows of Steamboat Springs, CO provided GCH with the window and door package for the E3 Ranch project. The windows and exterior patio doors were manufactured by Jeld Wen. Architectural Doors and Windows supplied the custom interior doors and interior trim. The windows are a copper exterior cladding and reclaimed Fir wood interiors.

Contact information for Architectural Doors and Windows: 2673 Jacob Circle, Unit #200, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. (970) 879-7580