BuildTools

Archive for August, 2010

Minneapolis Custom Home Builder

Posted in Uncategorized on August 18th, 2010

The people of Stonewood have been building and remodeling homes in Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs for over 40 years. Stonewood has been a custom-home innovator that combines honest craftsmanship, time tested processes and innovative technologies.

We strive to make each stage of the building experience rewarding and enjoyable for our clients by delivering:
Integrity in materials, construction, schedule and detailing.
Character through accountability, cost awareness, enthusiasm and trustworthiness.
Competency in craftsmanship, efficient processes and attentive project management.
Creativity in design, technology and sense of space.
A signature Stonewood home is a story revealed through landscape and personable living spaces. Each project reflects our love of craft applied to home, life and style.

Old world craftsmanship, Edina custom home builder

Posted in Design Ideas, Under Construction on August 17th, 2010

This is why I love this business! Working with the best craftsmen in the custom home building business. Few carpenters can design & build such a complex structure, much less from simple 3/8″ plywood.

In less than 2 weeks, our team designed and fabricated this 3 story staircase onsite. Still early in construction, no piece of this stair is more than 3/8″ thick, yet it supports the weight of several people with very little movement.

————————
This stair is in the foyer of our 2011 parade of homes™ model in Edina, Rolling Green. It’s a custom built home, not for sale.

Lake Harriet masterpiece!

Posted in Design Ideas, Under Construction on August 15th, 2010

This home is being built just off Lake Harriet and will serve as our fall Parade home.

4400 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, designed to fit well into a developed neighborhood by Kathy Alexander (www.AlexanderDesignGroup.com This custom built home is truly hand crafted. Custom Millwork details, hand made cabinetry designed by Stonewood staff designer Mona Hurkadli, leaded glass, quarter sawn maple flooring.

Visit this home during the fall parade of homes™ in September.

Curved Stair Building, Edina Custom Home

Posted in Design Ideas, Uncategorized, Under Construction on August 10th, 2010

Usually curved stairs a pre-fabricated in a factory… It’s not too many builders that build them from plywood, on site. The angles and radius’ involved are complex and can be confuse even a seasoned carpenter.

Our finish carpenter on this project has been site building curved staircases for over 23 years. Starting with raw plywood, cutting and laminating custom supporting beams… It’ll take him over 3 weeks to build this 3 level stair. Check back for progress photos as he installs the sections!

This stair is being built in our Edina, Rolling Green, model home for the 2011 Spring Parade of Homes™.

Edina custom home stairs

Rolling Green, Custom built French Provincial home in Edina

Posted in Design Ideas, Exteriors, Under Construction on August 6th, 2010

This home is authentic in every detail!

From the slate roof to the arcustone window details, stucco exterior, hand cut limestone patios, concrete pool, custom site built spiral starecase this home is French Provincial down to the smallist detail.