South Philly Rooftop Deck with garden 2016
This project completed in 2016
is one of the more prolific projects due to the 550 s.f. of decking space provided, essentially covering the entire rooftop with walking space.
This project completed in 2016
is one of the more prolific projects due to the 550 s.f. of decking space provided, essentially covering the entire rooftop with walking space.
Historically our frenetic pace slows a bit in the late fall, as people settle down from the summer and start preparing for the holidays. This lightening of the load is actually a blessing, so to speak; Jon and his family are very involved with St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Bryn Mawr, which is well over…
Groundhogs aside, the coming of spring is marked for us by people calling for new roof decks. Roof decks are possibly the easiest, least expensive, and most rewarding way that urban dwellers can increase their private living space without the trauma of building a large addition or the aggravation of relocating. One of my favorite…
You may have heard of the LEED Certification system, which is a national standard for green building. LEED is still rare in residential remodeling, due to the high costs involved in retrofitting the existing home and the rigorous third-party certification process. That being said, one of my favorite aspects of LEED is that it requires…
With the spring approaching quickly, now is the time to start thinking about getting that rooftop deck built. The time it takes to plan, get engineered drawings made up and submit all paperwork needed to get a building permit for a deck takes about 2 months realistically. Most of the work we do in summer…
We’re proud to announce that Jonathan Cumming, owner and president of Cumming Construction, has achieved Certified Remodeler status by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The NARI certification program assesses the knowledge and skill of remodelers in more than 20 categories, including business practices, building codes and construction law, planning and project site layout,…
Save time and money by using leveling pedestals to support your new deck. No need to build expensive structural framing, get the same look. this system is compatible with most flat roofs and over old ugly concrete. Call today to get a quote!