uncluttered, and ensures a seamless transition between
the home and garage because people can walk up and
down the stairs without having to go outside.
"For anybody living in Wisconsin, nothing beats hav-
ing that attached garage," says Rick Bartelt, owner of
Bartelt Remodeling. "For [these clients], it was critical
to attach the garage to the house and not be out in the
elements when it's time to get the kids off to school or
get them both to work."
Direct access to the garage also will come in handy as
their children start hosting sleepovers and hanging out
with friends. e company employed bonus room trusses
to construct a living space above the garage and avoid
chopping up the three-car layout with support posts. e
bonus room operates as part of the home but maintains
some much needed separation from other living areas.
"ey definitely wanted to keep that space open be-
low without introducing any columns or load-bearing
walls in the garage, so that they could have a wide-open,
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ADDITION MORE THAN $250,000
REMODELER INFORMATION
Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Delafield, Wis.
barteltremodel.com
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project name: Rustic Farmhouse Addition
Project location: Elm Grove, Wis.
Square footage before: 2,968
Square footage after: 4,390
Project cost: $507,821
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Roofing: Owens Corning
Siding: LP SmartSide
Exterior door: Simpson Door
Windows: Marvin Windows and Doors
Kitchen sink: Kohler
Kitchen faucet: Kohler
Pot filler: Delta Faucet
Refrigerator: Sub-Zero
Range: Wolf
Beverage refrigerator: Perlick
Bathroom sink: Kohler
Bathroom faucet: Delta Faucet
Soaking tub: Kohler
PROJECTS: Design Solutions
26 May 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com