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Silvia  &  Silvia
Custom Builders | Green Construction | Renovations | Property Management | Custom Cabinetry | Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
 Proudly serving Cape Cod & SE Massachusetts
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Welcome to the Silvia & Silvia Newsletter
 | Feb. 25, 2010 | Issue 34 |
Greetings!

Using reclaimed wood in new home construction is a new trend in green building. Elements of the home -- from flooring to paneling to furniture -- can use reclaimed wood with a vintage look.

There's also good news about Cape Cod home sales in January.

We hope you have a pleasant Friday and a good weekend.
Using reclaimed materials stylishly in new construction homes and renovations
Sustainable, green building has evolved over the years, from modern architecture to distinctive, traditional styles. Now it's possible to have a new construction home with all the benefits of 21st century technology practices to ensure energy-efficiency -- but constructed with vintage materials.

Companies across the country are embracing this new wave of popularity in vintage homes and renovations made with reclaimed materials. For instance, in this Builder online feature story, a home in Ohio is constructed with wood collected from old barns that were sitting empty nearby, vacant and unused. The walls of the guest suite are paneled with wood "rescued from an old historic train station formerly located less than eight miles away" from the home.

Reclaimed wood flooring

Using reclaimed materials isn't limited to just wood panels and flooring. Backsplashes in kitchens can be created using antinque tiling. Furniture can be cleverly put together using different parts of rescued antique chairs and tables.

Using reclaimed vintage materials can give you the feeling of living in an antique home with lots of character -- but still offer you all the benefits of energy-efficient green building.
Cape home sales jump in January
real estateThe Cape Cod Times reported today home sales on the Cape jumped 14% last month, compared to the January 2009 total. The median single family price of homes also increased 23% to $340,000. Home sales on Martha's Vineyard also doubled versus the same time last year. Read more
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Silvia and Silvia is poised for the future, and we have the experience needed to get the job done right the first time - our 40 year history is the foundation.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you, and look forward to earning your trust. Please contact me via phone or email and I would be pleased to sit down with you to discuss more about a future working relationship.

Ronald Silvia
Silvia & Silvia - Custom Builders
1284A Main Street
Osterville, MA 02655
P: 508.420.9441
F: 508.420.8109
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Vintage green building
Cape home sales jump
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A superb and modern Route 140 office building that offers high visibility close to 495. With 2 stories and many windows for excellent natural lighting, the building is set up with 9 offices.

A complete renovation was done in 2001 and is handicap accessible. The building also features easy maintenance vinyl shingle siding, a full basement, gas heat and central A/C. There is paved parking with room for expansion. 1,742 sq. ft.

Please call Floyd Silvia at (508) 420-0226 ex. 101 or email us for more information on this property.