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July/August 2004
Lake Geneva Project Nets Contractor Concrete Honors
Munson, Inc., a Glendale, Wisconsin based fencing, paving, and tennis court
contractor, received a Concrete Design Award from the Wisconsin Ready Mixed
Concrete Association for a tennis court and residential recreational complex
near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The project received top honors in their category
in the competition held by the statewide trade association of ready-mixed
concrete producers in conjunction with the Wisconsin Chapter of ACI International.
Recent previous winners in the same category were the Calatrava addition
to the Milwaukee Art Museum and Miller Park.
The owners of a Walworth County residence contacted Munson with a desire
to build a tennis court on an adjacent lot. Upon learning site conditions
would necessitate a 12-foot high retaining wall to support the tennis court,
the owners decided to make good use of the area below the court, and placed
a residential recreation center there. The result: a world-class post-tensioned
concrete tennis/basketball court atop a state-of-the-art residential recreation
center— complete with locker room, shower area, weight room, home theater,
bathroom, kitchenette, bedroom/office, garage, machine shop, and woodworking
room.
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Concrete is pumped to pour
the walls and floor
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Coloring agent is spread onto
the exterior flatwork
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Munson was selected for the unique project because they had the expertise to
provide turn-key service. They provided the unique post-tensioned tennis
court, black vinyl-coated fencing, and colored/stamped concrete. As the work
expanded into a recreational complex, Munson also assumed general contractor
responsibilities.
“We take pride in offering a variety of tennis court surfaces,” says
Fred Kolkmann, Tennis and Track Division Manager for Munson, “including
asphalt, clay, hydro-courts, synthetic, and post-tensioned concrete. When
the owners contacted us about building a durable, low-maintenance, and crack-resistant
court, a post-tensioned concrete court provided the ideal solution.”
Site work and footing and foundation construction began more than a year
ago. Spancrete pre-cast flooring was used to cap the foundation. This was
then covered with two layers of foam insulation and coated with commercial
roofing materials. Rebar and post-tensioning cables were positioned prior
to concrete placement. The Munson crew used a job-site telescoping belt conveyor
with a 105-foot reach to place concrete from one easy-access location.
When the concrete was strong enough, the cables were tensioned at 7600 psi,
stressing the concrete to prevent cracking. After curing, a nine-coat cushion
surface, followed by four coatings of acrylic color, was placed over the
concrete to finish the court.
“Munson is proud to be one of the few contractors in the Midwest that
build post-tensioned concrete tennis courts. Due to its durability and low-maintenance
qualities, it is a phenomenal way to build a court,” adds Kolkmann.
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Decorative flatwork adorns
the entranceway
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The award-winning complex
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If the world-class tennis court and recreation center were not enough, the
stunning architectural concrete leading into the lower level provided the
final touch of excellence. Half-circles of colored stamped/concrete surround
the entry and garage doors. Hand-seeded exposed aggregate pathways flank
the stamped concrete.
Colors employed include Victorian Red with a Dark Gray Antique release and
Antique White border. The Munson concrete crew formed the intricate design,
placing only 6 cubic yards of concrete at a time to keep the project manageable.
In addition to Munson, Inc., the owners, Richard Fisher Architects, Larsen
Engineering, Alby Materials, and C & H Construction also were honored
for their work on the project.
“The honors are greatly appreciated,” says Kolkmann, “yet
it’s even more rewarding to see what solid teamwork is capable of…and
the best of all is seeing the pride and satisfaction in the owners’ eyes.”
Nine Selected to Join CHBC Steering Committee
Nine NAHB Building Systems Councils’ (BSC) members were recently
elected by their peers to sit on the Concrete Home Building Council’s
(CHBC) Steering Committee. Beginning in August, the committee will
hold monthly conference calls to further the mission and goals of the
CHBC. The steering committee, whose members are elected for a one-year
term, will comprise four national association members, two concrete
home builders, and three concrete manufacturers.
If you are a CHBC or BSC member with an interest in concrete, please contact
any member of the steering committee or CHBC Program Manager, Dawn
Faull, to learn more about upcoming agenda items and projects undertaken
by the
BSC's newest council. Inquiries about NAHB’s Concrete Home Building
Council can also be directed to Michael Weber, Director of Residential
for PCA, at mweber@cement.org.
CHBC Steering Committee Members |
| Name |
Company |
| Michael H. Weber |
Portland Cement Association |
| Ed Sauter |
Concrete Homes Council |
| Joe Lyman |
Insulating Concrete Forms Association |
| Harry Junk |
National Concrete Masonry Association |
| David Pfanmiller |
Security Building Group |
| Todd Kane |
Sanctum, LLC |
| Brandie Allen-Rezac |
Reward Wall Systems |
| Scott Palmer |
Salt River Materials Group |
| Carl Engelken |
Wall Ties & Forms |
NCMA/PCA 2005 Residential Design Symposium
IV Goes to Orlando
The fourth annual Residential Design Symposium, sponsored
by the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) and the Portland Cement
Association PCA is scheduled for January 12, 2005, one day in advance of
the opening of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International
Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida.
The preliminary agenda includes a tour of not only some of the IBS Show
Homes in Baldwin Park, a development where concrete masonry homes are built,
but presentations by David Weekley Homes, a company ranked 23rd out of the
100 largest volume builders list in the United States and the most recognized
builder in America. David Weekley Homes builds in 14 cities from Colorado
to Florida and is the second largest privately held builder in America. Attendees
will also visit some of the homes being built by Weekley Homes from beginning
construction to finished homes.
As a builder, come and hear the future of the housing industry and witness
for yourself the construction methods of building concrete masonry homes
for the 21st century.
For additional information or questions, call (703) 713-1900 or visit www.ncma.org.
CFA’s Summer Meeting
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(L to R) John Rufty, Rufty Homes Inc., Dave Pfanmiller,
CHC President, and Ed Sauter, CFA Executive Director, explain
the benefits of building
with concrete
and how Rufty Homes has shown the versatility of
using removable form systems and how he sells the benefits
of
concrete during
CFA’s
Concrete Homes Council meeting. |
Steve Skalko, PCA Manager, Regional Code Services, provided insights
on codes and standards for the audience attending the summer event. |
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) recently held its summer meeting
at Breckenridge, Colorado, with a wide range of educational programs
and activities for the approximately 140 attendees. In addition to CFA activities,
the Concrete Homes Council (CHC) of the CFA also held an informative
meeting
about how members can increase business operations by constructing
above-grade walls for concrete homes, expanding their current basement contract
work.
For more information on the Concrete Foundations Association, visit www.cfawalls.org.
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Dawn Faull, NAHB’s Concrete Home Building
Council Program Manager, explains the activities taking place
within the newly formed council and opportunities available to
CFA
and CHC
members. |
(L to R) Joseph Rottman, Marketing Engineer for
the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Matt Wood of Ash Grove
Cement, and Dawn Faull
frequently worked the PCA booth
during the CFA meeting. |
State Farm Visits PCA
Staff members from Portland Cement Association (PCA), Construction Technology
Laboratories, Inc. (CTL), and the Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA)
recently met with representatives from State Farm Insurance Company. The
primary topic of conversation was the increasing popularity of concrete wall
technologies for above-grade residential applications. Given their potential
to mitigate losses during natural disasters, concrete wall systems are a
subject of growing interest and research at many insurance companies. Owners
of homes built with exterior concrete wall systems, concrete roof tiles,
and fire-resistant cladding, such as stucco or fiber-cement siding, are often
eligible for substantial discounts on their insurance premiums.
State Farm is a founding member of the Institute for Business & Home
Safety (IBHS), a consortium of U.S. insurance companies devoted to increasing
the quality of home construction in order to reduce the number of claims
paid out by their membership in the wake of weather-related events. The IBHS “Fortified
for Safer Living” program focuses on structural wall systems, roof-to-wall
connections, fire-resistant exterior cladding, and hail- and fire-resistant
roof tiles. The IBHS is already working with several concrete home builders
across the country and is looking to expand its contacts within our industry.
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Engineers from CTL discussed the benefits
of building with concrete materials and the scope of work the
organization is involved with on a daily basis.
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New Habitat Affiliate Set for Concrete (ICF) Beginning
The first home built by the newly chartered Monett, Missouri, Habitat for
Humanity, will feature ICF wall construction—and a helping hand from
a U.S. Congressman. On July 31, United States Congress Majority Whip Roy
Blunt of Missouri, and a group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers, began
erecting the walls of a home to be the new residence for Robin and Michael
Campbell and their three children.
The home, which sits squarely in the middle of the southwest Missouri area
devastated by tornados in May 2003, will be constructed to meet the Fortified
for Safer Living standards established by the Institute for Business and
Home Safety. It will be certified for superior wind, hail, fire, flood, and
insect resistance, and should qualify the limited income homeowners for substantial
insurance discounts as a result.
Congressman Blunt is participating in the project under the Congress Builds
America program in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity International. The
program’s goal is to recruit as many House members as possible to sponsor
Habitat projects in their home districts utilizing modern, safe, affordable,
and energy-efficient building techniques.
Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) member AMVIC, Inc., is providing
the ICF blocks and labor for the exterior walls; local ready-mixer Kay Concrete
is providing discounted concrete; and Dietrich Industries is furnishing interior
steel studs and roof trusses. Additional financial, public relations, and
logistical support are being provided by a variety of other organizations
including Habitat for Humanity International, Portland Cement Association,
and the Building Systems Council of the National Association of Home Builders.
ICF construction has made its appearance before in southwest Missouri, with
new fire stations featuring ICF construction having been built in nearby
Pierce City and Battlefield. The original fire stations in both towns were
completely destroyed in the May 2003 tornado outbreak. Other Habitat for
Humanity residences have also been constructed in the area.
For more information about the Monett Habitat for Humanity, contact Bob
Broyles of AMVIC, Inc. at (417) 581-0771.
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