Sun rises on Suffolk County solar project

Construction has started on the Suffolk Solar Carport projects in Hauppauge at the H. Lee Dennison Building and at the Brentwood Long Island Rail Road station.

"Suffolk County was proud to be the first municipality to lease its property for a clean, renewable energy public-private partnership of this scale," Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy said in a written statement.The solar power generated by the entire project is expected to offset 14,300 metric tons of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent of 2,734 cars, according to Levy.California-based enXco is installing the solar carports as part of a shift to large as well as small solar projects on Long Island.The solar carport project in total is slated to generate up to 17 megawatts of renewable power for the electric grid, enough to power nearly 1,800 homes.Work already started on car ports at the rail road station's property in Brentwood, also owned by Suffolk County.The Hauppauge project, where work just began, is slated to produce up to 2 megawatts of solar power for the Long Island Power Authority from an array of 6,700 solar panels installed on carports in the north and south parking lots.

The solar power generated by the entire project is expected to offset 14,300 metric tons of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent of 2,734 cars, according to Levy.

Author: Claude Solnik

Protecting Your Investment with a Custom RV Garage

An RV typically constitutes a major financial investment - why not protect that investment with an RV garage? People who own recreational vehicles are keenly aware that its size precludes parking inside a home's standard garage.

When you buy a custom designed RV garage, it can be built exactly to your specifications as well as to match the design of your home. A custom RV garage can be built as one large room or it can have sections for additional vehicles, large boats, or even excess equipment. You can also use these side rooms as guest rooms, workshops, or office space. A second option is to obtain a set of RV garage plans so a contractor can build it for you. Garages that are custom built out of materials that are durable and of high quality will last for quite a few years.Whichever type of RV garage you purchase, make sure to first measure your RV to ensure proper fit in its new garage. Your garage needs to have doors that are at least 12 feet tall. Recreational vehicles with devices on the roof such as air conditioners, luggage racks, or satellite dishes may require 14 foot garage doors. When measuring the depth of your vehicle, make sure you also figure in the space required to walk around the front and back of the vehicle while it is parked inside the garage.A home does not come standard with a RV garage. However, there is an easy solution to this common RV parking problem. Prefabricated garages can be assembled by you, or you can have a custom garage for your RV built by a professional.Carport-like prefabricated RV canopies keep snow, rain, and harsh sunlight off the RV's roof. While custom garages are typically complete, many prefabricated garages lack wall structures, and so provide only partial protection from the elements. An RV garage that has walls protects your RV from theft and vandalism as well. Burglar alarms mounted in the RV garage can provide further protection from vandals and thieves.

Whichever type of RV garage you purchase, make sure to first measure your RV to ensure proper fit in its new garage. Your garage needs to have doors that are at least 12 feet tall. Recreational vehicles with devices on the roof such as air conditioners, luggage racks, or satellite dishes may require 14 foot garage doors. When measuring the depth of your vehicle, make sure you also figure in the space required to walk around the front and back of the vehicle while it is parked inside the garage.

Author: Rochelle Steelsen

Avoid Being A Victim Of Crime When Parking Your Car

In our fast paced modern living we probably don�t give the practice of parking our cars as much thought as we should. We need to practice some common sense when we park our cars, as we do in other areas of our behavior. Below is a description of some crimes associated with parking cars and some recommendations to follow.

Grouped car parking areas should be avoided in high-crime areas. If they cannot be avoided, they should be within view of some dwellings; they should be equipped with sturdy gates and should never be sited near alleyways.Where private garages are not feasible, carport or driveway parking is preferable to grouped parking away from dwellings.Originally selling between $523,000 and $1,137,065, six of the units will sell absolute on auction day, with no minimums and no reserves.In high-crime areas, advanced technological surveillance methods may be needed in car parking areas. For example, an infrared unit is available which detects the presence of intruders � but not cats and dogs � by body heat, and automatically switches on all lights in the car parking area and turns them off after 15 to 20 minutes has passed.Embedded Video AvailableVisitors� car park areas should be well lit, clearly identifiable, and visible from dwellings. If it is desirable to limit access to dwellings, make sure access via car parking sites is monitored as well.Rape, Assault, Robbery:As a general rule, underground or multi-story car parks should be avoided, as they are breeding grounds for vandalism and crime. If they already exist, limiting entry points and providing them with sturdy locked gates could minimize danger. Alternatively, each resident could be provided with a lockable garage in their own space, with robust vandal proof metal doors � garages within garages, so to speak. Or users can be provided with a secure lock or a plastic keycard, which operates electronic doors or gates.The units come with either a two-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plan or a three-bedroom, three-bathroom plan, and each condo includes a designated garage or carport. With frontage on the 30-mile long Flathead Lake, mixed with the broad recreation in all four seasons, the Waterside Condos provide a great opportunity for an outdoor enthusiast to own a home on one of the country's most scenic lakesides.Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. 1090 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081 Tel: (760) 752-9706 Fax: (760) 752-9758Contact: Caley King Newberry Cell: 256.295.3629Make safety and self defense your first priority today. Take the time to go over these guidelines with all your family and set a good example. Remember that ideas and intentions are well in good but nothing gets done unless you take action. Don�t hesitate. Do it.

Make safety and self defense your first priority today. Take the time to go over these guidelines with all your family and set a good example. Remember that ideas and intentions are well in good but nothing gets done unless you take action. Don�t hesitate. Do it.

Author: Bill Wallmuller

Twelve Waterfront Condos at Waterside Condominium to Sell at Auction, at Least Six Absolute

On August 13, 12 condominiums with frontage on Flathead Lake in Lakeside, Mont., will be offered at a real estate auction . The units are a part of the beautiful community at the Waterside Condominium, where at least six of the luxury units will sell absolute through J. P. King Auction Company.

Keep in Touch: Twitter Facebook Craig King's blogImage Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1678181 Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1678173 Embedded Video Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1678177Car parking sites should be no further than 60 meters from dwellings, and the path should be well lit and free from shrubbery.Each unit has easy access to the resort dock and boat slips as well as the other outdoor amenities the community provides. Waterside Condominium has 500 feet of frontage on Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the West.There are very few areas of our existence that cannot be made safer just by applying some common sense and following precautionary guidelines.To make car parking sites safer, planners should provide direct access from parking areas to the entrance of dwellings.Property tours of the condos will be available through auction day; an auction representative will be available daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The auction will take place on Saturday, August 13 at 11 a.m. under a tent next to Docks Restaurant and Lakeside Marina. The location's address is 7135 US Highway 93 S in Lakeside. For additional information, individuals may contact J. P. King at 800.558.5464 or visit the company's website at www.jpking.com .According to IES Vice President of Business Development, George Gisel, "This project was uniquely challenging due to the advanced logistics and coordination required for construction at an active Air Ground Combat Center. IES was chosen by GKK Works in large part because of our extensive military project experience and ability to deliver systems on-time and on-budget."J. P. King Auction Company specializes in high-value properties and portfolios such as luxury homes, developments, condominiums and land and ranches. The company has marketed properties in all 50 states and six countries with recent sales in Virginia, Montana, Tennessee, Alabama, Colorado and West Virginia.Open car parking areas should be small and within view of dwellings. Visitors� car parking areas should be clearly identifiable, well lit, and also visible from dwellings.

Contact: Caley King Newberry Cell: 256.295.3629

Independent Energy Solutions "Powers Up" New US Marine Corps Solar Project in 29 Palms

VISTA, Calif., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES), a leading solar energy development and construction firm, today announced completion and "powering-up" of a 213 kW (dc) solar electric (photovoltaic) carport / shade structure installation at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms, California. The large-scale system is capable of generating about 312,000 kilowatt-hours of clean, green electricity annually while providing shade and cover for parked cars.

Founded in 1998, Independent Energy Solutions is a certified women-owned business and a leading provider of renewable energy and solar electric (photovoltaic) systems. IES provides design, build, procurement and maintenance services to a broad spectrum of clients throughout the commercial, military, public agencies, nonprofit and education markets. For more information about IES, please visit http://www.indenergysolutions.com or call (760) 752-9706.SOURCE Independent Energy SolutionsBuilt to capture and emulate the natural beauty of the surrounding region, the condos exude rustic comfort and understated elegance, providing an ideal escape filled with high-end features such as slate and wood floors, granite countertops and designer lighting. While some units will sell fully furnished, a small number of units have not been completed, giving the buyer the opportunity to choose the details of the home.Designed and built by IES for the US Navy and GKK Works, the project consists of 868 Solarworld solar modules, two PV Powered inverters and an integrated mounting system for an existing carport structure. It produces the equivalent electricity to power 28 average single-family homes and will offset about 405,000 pounds of greenhouse gases annually - the environmental equivalent of taking 52 cars off the road.

SOURCE Independent Energy Solutions

Benefits Of Extending Your Veranda Along The Length Of Your Property

If you are considering having a verandah added to your home, it is well worth thinking about how big it is going to be before you make your final decision. After all, if you stay quite small you might regret it when it comes to sitting outside and not being able to squeeze the whole family underneath it!

This isn't an exact science, and of course appearance and other factors matter. Increasing that net, though, is the surest way to get more for your rental properties. Make the changes at least several months before you try to sell the property (a year before, if possible). Also, learn how do the math - it really does matter with real estate rentals.Only in Baltimore!* The total vacancy rate dropped to 14.7 percent from 15.5 percent in the third quarter of 2010Raising rents is the obvious way to boost income, if you can justify it. See what similar units are renting for. If your units are $60 below the going rate, you can raise the rents and not lose your renters. Increasing the rent $60 for three apartments means $2160 more net income annually. With a .08 cap rate, you just added $27,000 to the value of your property.The station house will cost $2.8 million -- with $1.8 of that coming from federal stimulus funds. It is expected to open next spring and will be constructed on land donated from the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. The structure will have three drive- through bays for the housing of fire and emergency response equipment, a bunkhouse and administrative offices, kitchen facilities, as well as meeting space and a small social gathering hall for use by the neighborhood community. Both volunteer and career firefighters will be stationed there.It is certainly important to sketch out some ideas on how the extended veranda would work best for you. Some people even extend it round the side of their house, but this does obviously depend on how much room you have to do so. If you have a side door it can be a real benefit though.*****Grand opening is set for Aug. 5. After that, look for Haute Dogs on wheels as Raffel said he is planning to go mobile with a food truck.

So think carefully before you decide on what you want. The extra time you take will be worth it.

Author: Rebecca Jane

Real Estate Rentals - Sell For More

Selling real estate rentals isn't like selling houses. You can paint a house, and get a little more because it looks nice. Rental properties, especially larger ones, are different, because they're bought by investors, who look at income more than new paint. Raise the income, and you increase value to investors.

The new fire station replaces the facility at 100 Summit Avenue that opened in 1943.Key findings include:The Haute Dog stand may be a victim of its own success. Raffel said he received a zoning notice from Baltimore County officials this week seeking tweaks to the operation. An Aug. 21 deadline was given to make fixes to comply with the huckster's license he holds.* The Baltimore office market showed signs of growth in the first half of 2011Higher rent isn't the only way to get more income. Storage sheds can be rented to tenants or you could put in a coin-operated washer and dryer. With a larger income property, you could install pop machines.When a lot of people think about having a bigger veranda they think of extending it out into the garden. This is a viable choice but it does take up a lot of garden space and you might not be willing to give up such a big part of your lawn.The Baltimore office of Colliers International released a report this week that reflects what experts there say is a "rebound" in the Baltimore region's office properties market.

This isn't an exact science, and of course appearance and other factors matter. Increasing that net, though, is the surest way to get more for your rental properties. Make the changes at least several months before you try to sell the property (a year before, if possible). Also, learn how do the math - it really does matter with real estate rentals.

Author: Steve Gillman

The Daily Record Real Estate Notebook: July 29, 2011

On Falls Road, near the intersection with Lake Avenue, sits a development that has the best functioning garage in Baltimore.

A new 11,000-square-foot Marley Fire Station will be built by The Mullan Contracting Co. at 7726 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.An extended veranda will also be very appealing whenever you invite friends and family over for a barbecue. Instead of having everyone huddling under one single area of roof, the feeling of space offered by an extra long roof allows everyone to relax and spread out. It also works well if you have a small back garden and you don�t want your veranda to impose too much on it.As you can see the possibilities of having a full length veranda are endless. And you can have an extension added to part of the length if you wish as well. This means you could allocate one specific area for dining and relaxing in, which would only extend part of the way into your garden.Gone is the traditional carport. The place is now a high-class hotdog heaven.It is also more practical when you are gardening. You can keep the entertaining area at one end of the veranda, while practical tasks can be done elsewhere. If you normally have to stop gardening and putting plants in pots when it is raining, you won�t have to do that once you have a veranda like this attached to your home.* Class A office space vacancy rates dropped slightly to 17.1 percent in the second quarter of 2011, as opposed to 18 percent for the same period last year.There are other ways to raise rents. Maybe your tenants will agree to $30 more per month if you have a carport built. That's $1080 more net income annually, meaning roughly $13,500 more value added to your property. ($30 x 3 units x 12 months = $1080 divided by a .08 cap rate = $13,500) If you can build that carport for $4,000, that's a good return on investment right? What else do they want?TIDBITS: Gilman School has hired Global Facility Solutions to upgrade the campus's energy usage systems. Global is a Maryland- based company. The project will be delivered under the BGE Smart Energy Rewards rebate program, meaning Gilman will receive a 50 percent rebate for the cost of the project ... The final review of plans to convert part of the Power Plant at the Inner Harbor into the new home of Phillips Seafood Restaurant will be presented to the city's Urban Design and Architecture Review Panel on Aug. 8 ... Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz broke ground this week on a $30 million, six-story library and community college building that will anchor a mixed-use transit oriented development at the Owings Mills Metro station ... The Manna Food Center in Montgomery County will move its Gaithersburg Satellite Distribution Site to the new Family Services Agency location Aug. 4. The new address will be 630 E. Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg, 20877.Owner Daniel Raffel, a former chef and onetime catering director at the Brass Elephant, said the stand has served as many as 300 'dogs in 3 1/2 hours.Reduce Expenses Of Real Estate RentalsWheeler Goodman Masek is the project architect, Bay Engineering is the civil engineering firm and Skarda and Associates Inc. is the structural engineer.In the meantime, the dogs will soon get a second house. Look for an expansion to set up shop right in front of the posh Inn at the Colonnade on W. University Avenue in north Baltimore, Raffel said.Looking for a unique historic home in Rockville's Historic District? The Davis House, built in 1930, was put on the market this week for $789,000. Pegged as a "classic American Foursquare with a magnificent modern addition" this dwelling is certain to draw many to open houses. The brochure says of the home: "It is a part of history and a tribute to fine craftsmanship that dates back to a time when craftsmen took pride in their work, yet it is forward thinking design and features the finest modern amenities, with a homeowner's absolute comfort and contentment in mind. It touches both body & soul."But is there any other alternative?Time to learn about capitalization rates. If investors in your area expect a capitalization rate of .08 it means they want a net return (before loan payments and taxes) of 8% on the purchase price. So if your three-plex generates $12,000 net income annually, they'll value it around $150,000 ($12,000 divided by .08). If you can make it generate $16,000, you make it worth $200,000."I feel like the luckiest person in the world," he added. "Everybody comes in with a smile and everybody leaves with a smile."There is nothing quite like the look of a long veranda in this style. The middle section can be curved if you wish to make it appear even roomier and more inviting, and yet it will still keep the sun and the rain off as you relax underneath it.* Net absorption of office space remained steady with more than 600,000 square feet of positive absorption"I am truly astonished. It has taken on a life of its own," Raffel said, of the launch last summer of Haute Dog that was preceded by years of rushed catering jobs. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.So think carefully before you decide on what you want. The extra time you take will be worth it.* Class A office space rental rates remained at just under $25 per square foot.Fortunately there is, and it can really enhance your home beautifully as well. The other method is to extend your veranda so that it runs along the whole of the rear of your house. In fact it can be over six metres in length if you wish. It can also extend around the side of your home, perhaps incorporating a carport for extra versatility if you don�t have a garage in which to keep your car.

Looking for a unique historic home in Rockville's Historic District? The Davis House, built in 1930, was put on the market this week for $789,000. Pegged as a "classic American Foursquare with a magnificent modern addition" this dwelling is certain to draw many to open houses. The brochure says of the home: "It is a part of history and a tribute to fine craftsmanship that dates back to a time when craftsmen took pride in their work, yet it is forward thinking design and features the finest modern amenities, with a homeowner's absolute comfort and contentment in mind. It touches both body & soul."

Author: Melody Simmons

Palm Springs; mid-century modern

Palm Springs; mid-century modern.

"Our objective with this project is to utilize a mix of installation formats to create a practical on-site 'lab' to illustrate a range of design options when creating this type of solar system," says TJ Kanczuzewski, president of Inovateus Solar LLC. "We are excited to collaborate with GE on this important alternative energy development and education project and look forward to other future projects."HardcoverThe two primary options for heating these living spaces are electrical or gas generated heat. Getting the right sized heating unit for the space being used is critical to make sure that enough heat gets generated without spending too much on a unit that is bigger than it needs to be. The following are approximations for the heater output required to warm the square footage of a living/working space:([c]2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR)* 350 square feet � 36,000 BTU�s* 550 square feet � 48,000 BTU�sThe GE EV Solar Carport produces the energy equivalent to power 20 homes per year. The average freestanding home uses approximately 7,000 to 10,000 kW hours per year. With greater than a 25-year lifespan, the EV Solar Carport will annually deliver 125 MW hours via 100 kW DC power.NA7238

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Beating Winter Temperatures in an Enclosed RV Carport

The versatility and affordability of enclosed RV cover has expanded their uses beyond just sheltering vehicles to functioning as home offices, work spaces, and/or play areas. As these uses become more integral in work and family life, having the area in which these activities take place get shut down due to cold temperatures becomes less and less of an option. As carport designs continue to evolve, making them more like room additions than bare bones shelters, a variety of heating options has also developed.

The dedication for the project took place on May 26, 2011 with CEO of GE Energy Industrial Solutions, Luis Ramirez, joined by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, along with GE and Inovateus Solar contractors and employees, to unveil the GE Electric Vehicle (EV) Solar Carport in Plainville, Connecticut.SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inovateus Solar LLC, a national solar power distributor and integrator, recently partnered with GE Energy Industrial Solutions on the installation of one of North America's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the GE facility in Plainville, Connecticut. The project is now posted to the innovative and educational Inovateus Solar PV PowerUp channel on YouTube. The Inovateus Solar PV PowerUp channel on YouTube now features 22 educational, Inovateus Solar product and project videos.Contact Inovateus Solar Toll Free at: 877-876-SOLAR (76527) Phone: 574-485-1400Schiffer Publishing Ltd.The carport incorporates GE's infrastructure technology, utilizing GE EverGold(TM) Safety Switches and GE Combiner Boxes along with the GE EV Charging Stations. GE's core AC equipment safely distributes the power generated from the solar panels. The GE EV Solar Carport connects to the grid, where it deposits extra energy and withdraws that energy when needed."The GE EV Solar Carport Project is an opportunity to deliver a truly sustainable electric vehicle charging solution," says Paul Singer, general manager industrial technology, GE Energy Industrial Solutions. "Joining forces with Inovateus Solar on the EV Solar Carport helped us deliver one of the largest carports in North America, and we were glad to have both their insight and their dedicated staff on hand throughout the construction process."

Gas heaters can generate heat from both fixed and portable sources. Natural gas and liquid petroleum supply heaters from fixed piping systems while propane and kerosene are carried in storage tanks. With any gas based heating system it is extremely important to ventilate the heated area as well as placing carbon monoxide sensors around the interior of the structure to alert occupants of any kind of buildup of the noxious gas. Of the four gas sources, kerosene carries a consistently strong odor making it probably the least desirable source of heat, especially in an enclosed or poorly ventilated structure.

Author: Kevin Keen

Inovateus Solar Features New GE Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Carport on YouTube

Inovateus Solar Partners with GE Energy Industrial Solutions on One of the Largest Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in North America

112 pagesFaibyshev, Dolly.Gas heaters can generate heat from both fixed and portable sources. Natural gas and liquid petroleum supply heaters from fixed piping systems while propane and kerosene are carried in storage tanks. With any gas based heating system it is extremely important to ventilate the heated area as well as placing carbon monoxide sensors around the interior of the structure to alert occupants of any kind of buildup of the noxious gas. Of the four gas sources, kerosene carries a consistently strong odor making it probably the least desirable source of heat, especially in an enclosed or poorly ventilated structure.SOURCE Inovateus Solar LLCGE uses solar energy and smart grid technology to fully charge up to 13 electric vehicles per day via six Level 2 GE EV Charging Stations. The solar panels on the 216-foot by 40-foot, 40-stall carport will also power all the lighting in the parking lot to offset an additional $10,000 in energy costs each year.$29.99Web: www.inovateussolar.comTo view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inovateus-solar-features-new-ge-solar-powered-electric-vehicle-charging-carport-on-youtube-126641498.html2010Key Inovateus supplier/partners included Schott Solar for the PV panels and Satcon for the two 100 kW inverters. Inovateus subcontracted the electrical work to Power Systems Electrical Contractors in Farmington, Connecticut.* 250 square feet � 24,000 BTU�s (British Thermal Units)After getting the right sized heating unit, the next decision will be how best to heat the designated area. Depending on whether heating must be spread throughout the area or targeted to a specific area will determine the proper type of heater. For heating wide areas, going with a convection heater is usually the best choice. An example where a convection style heater would be best is an area where people might be dispersed or moving around such as a play area or for a business with work areas which are spread out over the square footage of the structure. A less expensive option, such as a radiant or infra-red heater, would work if the area to be heated can be targeted to a specific area, such as a work desk. Money can also be saved by insulating the structure and adding weather stripping to doors and windows.As more RV carports are being wired for electrical output, hooking up regulation heaters has become a common practice. For areas that don�t experience freezing temperatures, space heaters can also provide enough heat from a 120 volt outlet but care must always be taken to keep the heaters upright and away from all kinds of flammable materials. A �tip-over� feature automatically turns the heater off or emits a beeping sound should the unit be upended.

SOURCE Inovateus Solar LLC

REC Solar Awarded 6.6 Megawatts of Turnkey Solar Contracts from Veterans Affairs in California and Texas

Awards include expansion to make the West Los Angeles Medical Center home to the VA’s largest solar energy system

It's pretty obvious if you need to build one wall or two. All you need to do is to look at your carport and see if the back and one side of your carport is open. If they are then you will have to build two walls instead of one. If you only have one side open, you will need to build one wall and your costs will be significantly lower to do the work.At the West Los Angeles Medical Center—part of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System—most of the new solar system will be installed on carports. The entire installation will include four rooftop systems and provide carport shelter in 11 parking lots for a total of 15 separate arrays. The 2.6-megawatt installation at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas includes a 1.7 megawatt ballasted ground mount structure sited on a reclaimed capped landfill owned by the VA and designed specifically to be suitable as a renewable energy source. The remaining 900 kilowatts will be installed on five separate rooftops. The modules for these projects are supplied by Kyocera Solar, Inc. and REC Solar US LLC, and the inverters are furnished by Advanced Energy and PV Powered.When picking involving numerous steel structures, the thickness of the material is a great indicator as to its durability. Metal resources are presented a gauge or quantity that indicates the thickness or density of the material. The larger this range, the stronger the structure will be consequently it is also much more costly to obtain. If you have a option concerning a single or one piece roof construction over one that is manufactured of several panels, generally pick the single piece roof building. The a single piece development is specifically designed to stand up to even the worse outside problems such as winds of upwards to 80 miles per hour.Now you need to calculate how much time (labor) it will take to enclose your carport. The number of hours needed will depend on how complicated your project is. You can reasonably expect the project to take 3-4 days for 2-3 men. A good framing carpenter should easily be able to frame and sheath your project in this time. You can use $30-35 per hour for each man hour that is worked.Here are some items that you will need to convert your carport into a garage:

• 2 x 4's or 2 x 6's- for studs in walls
• Pressure treated 2 x 4s - for bottom of wall (bottom plate)
• Garage door complete with track and opener
• CDX plywood or chip board-for sheathing (to enclose garage)
• CDX plywood, pegboard etc - for inside of wall insulation
• Vinyl siding or brick veneer

All you have to do now is add the labor, materials and subcontracted cost (the garage door installation) and the profit, you will get a good picture of how much the project to enclose your garage will cost.If you live in the southern United States, there's a good chance that your house has a garage because back in the 60's and 70's builders were trying to save money anyway they could so instead of investing additional money in a garage door and door opener, they built carports.About REC Solar, Inc.

REC Solar is an industry leading solar power provider specializing in grid-tied residential and commercial installations. With a local presence in all major solar markets in the USA and thousands of kilowatts installed, REC Solar is committed to lowering the cost of solar power through efficient processes, innovative products and outstanding customer service. REC Solar has more than a dozen offices in six states (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Arizona and New Jersey) serving customers in eleven states. For additional information on REC Solar visit www.recsolar.com or call 1.888.OK.SOLAR (888.657.6527).

How Much Will It Cost To Enclose Your Carport So It Will

How much will it cost to enclose your carport so it will be a garage?

If you have a a contractor do the work turnkey for you, expect to pay from $3000 to $8,000 depending on what area of the country you are in and the construction of your house.Get a price from a garage door installation company to install the garage door because it requires expertise and special knowledge for the garage door to operate properly. It will be worth the money you pay them, trust me.REC Solar was also selected based on the company’s extensive 14-year turnkey solar project experience within the photovoltaic industry. Accordingly, REC Solar drew on this experience and discussed these two projects among other case studies during the GovEnergy preconference workshop “How to Go Beyond Energy Efficiency with Solar.” The session, led by REC Solar’s Burke Kascha-Hare, director of Federal Business Development, showed how a federal agency can couple solar with energy efficiency measures to achieve agency energy reduction goals. To view the webcast, please visit http://www.recsolar.com/govenergy.By summer 2012, VA will install solar PV systems at five VA medical centers in sunny locations, from Texas to California. VA selected the sites based on feasibility studies that determined the most ideal locations to invest in on-site renewable energy projects. VA’s goal is to increase renewable energy consumption to 15 percent of annual electricity usage by 2013. The installation of these solar PV systems will help VA meet that goal.Since 2009, REC Solar has been awarded 23 megawatts in projects nationwide for the Dept of Veterans Affairs, including a 2.9-megawatt carport system for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) completed earlier this year. REC Solar has consistently met the VA’s best value criteria for award by providing superior technical solutions that deliver the most favorable economic returns for the VA medical centers.SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- REC Solar, leading solar electric provider in the United States, today announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the company two contracts to design and install turnkey rooftop, ground mount and carport solar arrays for VA hospitals in California and Texas. The contracts total 6.6 megawatts and include a 4-megawatt addition at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, bringing that total system size to 9 megawatts—making it the largest installed solar energy system nationwide for the VA.TNT carports is a wonderful business to contemplate when hunting into what maker or retailer you want to go to to get your metal setting up and your carports from. There are a complete slew of distinct choices that you can select from to get all kinds of unique buildings and carports from them, and it can be instead daunting to determine upon which you should go with. There are a lot of different web pages both in the retail sector as well as on the World wide web, and it can simply just come to feel like there's too much pick. It stands to explanation, that the time it takes to exploration prices income as effectively, in particular for corporations who do not have the manpower or the time to do the homework crucial to uncover the very best item. So let this guide be the exploration that you require, go with TNT carports as your key choice.You need to look at your carport to determine how many walls you will need to build. If your carport is enclosed except for the back, then you will only need to build one wall and your job will be much easier and less expensive.If you want the security and privacy of a garage and you currently have a carport, I have good news. You can enclose a carport very easily and for less money than you might think.Next you need to call a garage door company to get a price to provide and install the garage door. A garage door can be a little tricky to install and you don't want to take a chance on installing it incorrectly and having it come down on your car or injure somebody. You'll be glad you hired a pro to do this part of your project. You aren't going to save much money anyway because they get wholesale pricing on the doors and you won't.Before you run to the Home Depot to buy the materials, there are a few things that you need to consider first.TNT carports substantially like all the other trustworthy carport firms Alamo current market are headquartered and stationed inside of North Carolina at their Mount airy facility. This corporation has been close to for rather a though, and started his relatives business and then eventually moved onto more full scale carport retailer and producer that stabs properly over 100 workers at the recent time.REC Solar is an industry leading solar power provider specializing in grid-tied residential and commercial installations. With a local presence in all major solar markets in the USA and thousands of kilowatts installed, REC Solar is committed to lowering the cost of solar power through efficient processes, innovative products and outstanding customer service. REC Solar has more than a dozen offices in six states (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Arizona and New Jersey) serving customers in eleven states. For additional information on REC Solar visit www.recsolar.com or call 1.888.OK.SOLAR (888.657.6527).Estimating the cost of your project is really easy. First you need to make a list of the materials that you will need and then send your list to a local lumber yard to get prices.

If you have a a contractor do the work turnkey for you, expect to pay from $3000 to $8,000 depending on what area of the country you are in and the construction of your house.

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Metal Carports

Most men and women purchase a carport framework to safeguard valued goods like a car or truck, boat, RV, motorbike, and far more. Some purchase it for the dual goal of shelter for property and an entertaining spot. Metal structures are a sensible investment irrespective of the shelter function. Metal is not susceptible to cracking or warping from publicity to drinking water or fire and the irreversible damage that insects and rodents can result in. The only downfall to obtaining a steel framework essentially has to do with its physical appearance. Steel whether or not in its all-natural grayish tone or colored in white, has an industrial physical appearance that may possibly not appeal to you but it is vital to bear in mind that the framework is basically made to serve a precise function of furnishing solid and sturdy shelter.

“With these investments in clean energy and other renewable energy projects, we are marching forward with the President’s initiative to expand innovation in the federal government and create new jobs,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. “The benefits of using solar power are profound, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to improving the quality of the air we breathe. This initiative is good for Veterans and good for our environment.”But don't get discouraged if you do have to build two walls because the good news is that you don't have to add additional roof or foundation. These areas are the most expensive parts of any structure. So when I say two walls double your cost, it does not total up to more than $400 - $600 extra.Once you've decided how many walls you need to build to enclose your carport then you are ready to develop an estimate of what it will cost to complete your project.

TNT carports substantially like all the other trustworthy carport firms Alamo current market are headquartered and stationed inside of North Carolina at their Mount airy facility. This corporation has been close to for rather a though, and started his relatives business and then eventually moved onto more full scale carport retailer and producer that stabs properly over 100 workers at the recent time.

Author: Frederic Miller