Posts Tagged ‘Calgary Reno Tour’
Monday, January 30th, 2012
We are thrilled to announce our newest Reno Tour on Saturday March 17th, 2012. Our valued client has graciously agreed to open their home once again to the public to view this incredible custom built estate home.
As many of you may recall, we showcased this project under construction back in August 2011 for our Pre-board Tour. Visitors were able to view the newest building technologies, energy efficiency initiatives and the latest construction methods hidden behind the drywall in a typical showroom. The response to this tour was incredible and we know that many of you who participated in this tour could not wait to see the finished project – now is your chance!!
We want to sincerely thank the homeowners for their support of Pinnacle Group and for allowing us the opportunity to show the public first-hand what the Pinnacle experience is all about!
The following details the project overview:
Attracted to the impressive property views, the Homeowner purchased this 15 acre parcel several years ago with the idea that they would someday build their family dream home in which to raise their 4 children. Through the course of an intensive Design Discovery Process, the Pinnacle Group design team created a home design solution that would meet the present and future needs of this family, while remaining within a targeted budget.
Criteria
- Create a beautiful, yet non-pretentious traditional cottage farm-house exterior.
- Establish a generous floorplan providing ample space for the family to grow.
- Incorporate a generous and open kitchen/dining floor plan to facilitate the hub of family gatherings and entertaining guests.
- Provide a walk-out lower level to capture the natural grade of the property; providing the largest window area possible to capture the incredible views.
- Develop an oversized garage area to accommodate SUV’s, large trucks and ample seasonal storage.
- Design the entire upper portion of the garage to allow for a future Mother-in-Law Suite.
How Was The Criteria Met?
- Although the front of the home is unassuming, the true grandeur of over 3500 sq. ft. of developed area with a spectacular soaring three stories including the walk-out lower level complete with patio, fire pit and hot tub is evident as soon as you walk to the rear of the home.
- Sweeping views of the City, Mountain & River Escarpment are visible through tall transom windows from each area of the Kitchen, Great Dining Hall, Great Room and beyond.
- The magnificent open foyer highlighted by a hand-crafted custom front entry door and complimented by a grand and very traditional ‘Eastern-Open’ Staircase graciously welcomes this family and their guests!
- An impressive open gourmet kitchen meets every Chef’s dream of a full suite of luxury appliances, over 20’-0” of granite counters plus an island with a 12’-0” unobstructed preparation and eating area.
- Just a step outside the bi-parting Garden Doors is 2000 sq. ft. of wrap-around Veranda with an outdoor kitchen and BBQ area. Simply stated, this area alone encapsulates some of the primary criteria; this truly represents the hub of the home!
- The garage area boasts over 1000 sq. ft. including 8’-0” high overhead doors.
Green Initiatives
Pinnacle is proud of the green initiatives incorporated into this custom home design. These included the installation of new Low E Argon Gas windows, 98% efficient furnaces, high efficiency wall-hung boiler for both domestic hot water and infloor radiant floors in the garage and lower level walk out, as well as extensive use of Spray Foam products for enhanced R-Value and near-zero air drafts and leakage. Use of spray foam is estimated to reduce the heating bill by 40%; that’s truly a healthy reduction in a home’s carbon foot print! Other initiatives to this home include a complete Solar plan to be implemented in future installations; this includes wiring capacity, conduit feeds from the attic spaces to allow for ease of future solar and/or wind turbine installation!
We encourage you to follow our blog and visit our website in the coming weeks where we will post detailed information and the location of this event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tags: Calgary Reno Tour, Custom Built Home, Dewinton, TRUST
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
We are in the process of posting some very informative Pinnacle Group videos featuring everything from Pinnacle projects, educational initiatives and industry specific information that we hope you will find to be of value when you are considering renovating or custom building your home. From time to time we will post these on our blog; however, these will be permanently available on our Youtube channel – Pinnacle Renovations Calgary. This featured video clip highlights an interview with Paul Klassen, Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Group about our fantastic renovation project that we featured at the Fall 2011 Renomark Reno Tour.
This second generation walk-out bungalow held many fond memories for the client who desired to modernize their home and create an open concept floor plan that would support the integration of future lifestyle requirements. Through our extensive client interview process, “aging in place” was identified as a priority. The result was a total transformation that required a complete “gut to the studs” makeover with every wall relocated. To learn more about this project and see first hand the incredible results, click here to watch our video:
Fall 2011 Reno Tour Project
To see more Pinnacle Group videos we encourage you to continue to follow our blog and subscribe to the Pinnacle Renovations Calgary Youtube Channel!
Tags: Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, CHBA National Conference 2010, New Initiative, TRUST, Willowpark
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Thursday, November 24th, 2011
This past weekend, we were thrilled to visit with many Calgarians who braved the cold and joined us for a fantastic Reno Tour in Varsity Estates! Attendees enjoyed seeing first-hand the exquisite detailing of this whole home renovation as well as the sleek new 2012 A7 Audi on display, courtesy of Glenmore Audi. As guests mingled with Pinnacle staff and our valued trades and suppliers, they were treated to Joel Klassen tinkling the ivories on our Client’s antique piano. The ambience was incredible and it was a great opportunity for those interested in a home renovation or custom built home to see up close and personal, a Pinnacle project and ask specific questions to the best of the best in the industry! Our Reno Consultants demoed our proprietary software we use to effectively manage our Clients’ projects and guests were able to view a large library of before & after pics displayed on several media stations. Our talented architect for the project was on hand to walk visitors through our powerful 3D Modeling Software that literally brings ideas to life! Congratulations to Alex & Shirley DeGreeve, who were the appreciative winners of our iPad 2 draw!
We want to personally thank our Clients once again for graciously opening their home to the public so we have an opportunity to show visitors what differentiates Pinnacle Group and why we can proudly say we are the only Calgary Renovator to have ever won the Better Business Bureau Ethics Award! We look forward to opening the doors to more incredible Pinnacle projects in 2012!
For more information on the project we showcased – click here: Case Study Poster
Tags: Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovator, Pinnacle Group, TRUST, Varsity Estates
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
With less than a week away to our upcoming Reno Tour we are gearing up for an event that marries the best in custom home renovations and elite automobiles! Reno Tours provide us with the opportunity to showcase first hand what the Pinnacle experience is all about and what you can expect when choosing Pinnacle Group for your home renovation or custom built home. We are so fortunate to have such amazing Customers who allow us to showcase their homes to the public; this truly is a testament to the success of the project and the trust and respect we work so hard to establish with each and every one of our Client’s. It is definetely a cause for celebration when we can share with you our Clients’ Favourite Place To Be! This week’s Reno Tour will be located at 1174 Varsity Estates Drive NW. For a personal invitation to this event click here – You’re invited to Pinnacle Group’s Reno Tour!
Tags: Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Pinnacle Group, TRUST, Varsity Estates
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Last week we announced an upcoming Reno Tour of a Pinnacle Group complete home makeover taking place Saturday November 19th from 10am-4pm. We are looking forward to showcasing this spectacular 2 Storey Estate Home located in the esteemed neighbourhood of Varsity Estates. However, we have yet another announcement to make in tandem with our Reno Tour! Thanks to our friends at Glenmore Audi, we will have a brand new 2012 A7 Audi on display for you to check out. This is the hottest new offering from Audi and we are thrilled to be able to showcase this incredible automobile at our event. This extraordinary technical powerhouse combining luxurious driving with sport capabilities and an impressive navigation system is not to be missed! We hope you can join us as we unveil this amazing home & automobile. For more information on the 2012 A7 Audi visit Glenmore Audi and don’t forget to check our website the week of November 14th, 2011, when we will announce the address for our Reno Tour.
2012 A7 Audi
Tags: Calgary Reno Tour, Home Renovations, Pinnacle Group, TRUST
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Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Another of Pinnacle’s clients has graciously consented to showcase their home in a ‘Pinnacle Exclusive’ Renovation Tour!
You will not want to miss viewing this gorgeous home, located in the prestigious neighbourhood of Varsity Estates! This completed project boasts countless unique features including numerous radius walls (the open ceiling study incorporates an entire wall of radius glass blocks), to a two-tone kitchen showcasing a custom antiqued ‘old world’ corner desk. Stepping through the magnificent front door you are welcomed by a sweeping curved staircase, 20 foot ceilings, and extraordinary custom tile inlay. An abundance of windows bathes the home in natural light, giving it a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The date for this exclusive Reno Tour is set for Saturday, November 19th. Further details, including the hours and location, will be posted the week of November 14th so stay tuned; this is a home you will definitely want to see!
Tags: Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Reno Calgary, Renovation, Renovation Companies
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Read below for our 3rd installment of this insightful blog series….!
Question 7: Do you offer a warranty on your work?
Pinnacle Group: Yes, as a RenoMark™ Renovator we offer a minimum of a two year warranty on all work (excludes minor home repair and manufacturers warranty). Pinnacle Group offers an additional three year warranty on structural components for a total of a five year warranty; as well we offer a ‘Client for Life’ program for as long as you own your home! In terms of New Home Construction, Pinnacle Group offers the National Home Warranty Program’s™ five year warranty (www.nationalhomewarranty.com ).
Question 8: Do you take care of applicable licenses and permits?
Pinnacle Group: Pinnacle Group Clients can rest assured that all permits required for renovations and new home builds will be taken care of on their behalf. We have liaised with Calgary’s Permit Masters™ who use their industry experience and bylaw knowledge to help residential and commercial Clients get the permits they need. They take the hassle out of negotiations with the City, and handle the entire permit process, many times working with homes that have very challenging bylaw or planning department infractions. Their history of applications…through to final permit approvals, have been met with an extremely high success rate! Even if a Client has been turned down before, they are familiar with the bylaws and the ins and outs of the permit system to achieve approval.
Question 9: Do you have proper City Licensing?
Pinnacle Group: Our Calgary City Occupational License is BL 102048, issued by City Licensing.
Tags: Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, Paul Klassen, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Reno Calgary, RenoMark Pinnacle, Renovation, Renovation Companies
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Friday, August 12th, 2011
Just a reminder to join us tomorrow, Saturday August 13th, for a sneak-peek at a Pinnacle Group Custom Home Build currently underway!
This opportunity comes around only a few times each year, and we encourage you to take advantage of this fantastic chance to view an incredible home in the ‘pre-board’ stage of construction! Pre-board means the home is completed up to drywall installation; essentially the ‘guts’ are in place and now is the only chance to see them before they are covered up forever! The ability to see what’s behind the walls in a home is rarely offered to public viewers, but we feel it provides insight into Pinnacle’s attention to detail and concern with every aspect of the project.
Our Staff, Trades & Suppliers will be on hand to answer your questions and provide personal guided tours of the project – come join us for refreshments and an exciting opportunity to peruse this incredible home!
Click on the link for time, directions and a map to the site location. Take Highway 2 South and follow the map from there!
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Tags: Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Green Renovation, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, Paul Klassen, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Reno Calgary, RenoMark Calgary, RenoMark Pinnacle, Renovation
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Stay Tuned…and keep your calendar open for Saturday August 13th! One of our wonderful clients has agreed to allow us to host a Current Project Tour at their new estate home we are presently building in the prestigious Dewinton acreage area just South of Heritage Pointe! This is a spectacular property with stunning City, Mountain and river escarpment views; you will not want to miss the opportunity to tour this incredible home!
As with our last Project Tour, this open house initiative is designed to provide visiting guests a chance to view a project currently underway! Our knowledgeable Sales Consultants, as well as a number of our skilled Trade Partners will be on hand to answer your questions. This mid-construction Tour gives you a chance to see all the newest building technologies, energy efficiency initiatives, and the latest construction methods which are all hidden ‘behind the drywall’ in a typical showhome. We’re opening up these homes for you to see all those trade ‘secrets’ before we close up the walls!
Come join us for a tour of this fantastic custom estate home; this is not a renovation, but rather is one of Pinnacle’s ‘New Home Builds’! Enjoy complimentary Tim Horton’s coffee and donuts, and ask your various questions to members of our experienced Team!
Further information about this event will be made available closer to the date; we look forward to seeing you on August 13th!
Tags: 3D Presentation, Calgary, Calgary green renovation, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Green Renovation, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, New Initiative, Paul Klassen, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Professional Development, Reno Calgary, RenoMark Pinnacle, Renovation, Renovation Companies, TRUST
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
Jonathan Tyrrell
There’s a new face around the Pinnacle Group these days! Recently we had a fantastic new member added to our Construction Team; Jonathan Tyrrell has joined us as Site Supervisor!
Jonathan comes to Pinnacle with a bit of background in residential renovations; he started and managed a small renovation company after graduating from the University of Alberta. He ran this business for a few years before he and his wife relocated to Calgary. Since moving to Calgary, he has been employed by Nu-Way Floor Fashions as their Quality Control Coordinator. During this time he proved himself to be a hard and motivated worker – he so impressed his colleagues that his hire with Pinnacle was a direct referral from a previous Nu-Way co-worker! Since joining our Team, Jonathan has shone as an honest, dependable and extremely personable addition; we are thrilled to have him on board with Pinnacle and look forward to an exciting future together!
Luke Boyer
An additional change within the Team is the furthering education of our current Site Assistant, Luke Boyer. Luke has decided to pursue a Journeyman Carpentry ticket at SAIT, and has recently completed his 1st term with an impressive academic record of nothing below 80%! We are very proud of Luke and the effort he has put into pursuing this career; we look forward to the continuation of it in the near future!
Tags: Calgary, Calgary green renovation, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Professional Development, Renovation, Renovation Companies, TRUST
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